worried about weaning
Hi all, my daughter is 14 weeks old and isn't ready to be weaned yet but i'm really dreading it. A few of my friends have got 9 month old babies and have tried to give me advice on it but i'm still worried. I just don't have a clue what to do really or how much to do and do they still have a bottle an d then when do you know when to start cutting out bottles!!!! My friend say once she has had baby ricea few times to try other thing like pureed veg for dinner and maybe pair and apricot for lunch etc but i'm so worried i'll get it wrong- i know it sounds silly and i don't know why i worry so much but i can't help it. Am i the only mad one who feels this way!!
Any advice would be great. Thanks, Vikki (Toria)xxx
Any advice would be great. Thanks, Vikki (Toria)xxx
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Please try to keep a sense of humour too - of course you will worry about poisoning them, causing them to have kidney damage, choking, etc etc etc. the list goes on. If you are sensible tho, which obviously you are because you are worried about doing stuff wrong! then you will be absolutely fine. Just be sensible.
I have VERY large babies - over 11 pounds, and am just starting to give my youngest some solids, he is now 13 weeks. I wouldnt advise baby rice - have you tasted it?!?! I wouldnt eat it either! None of my children have like it! I started mine off on mashed banana - just mash it with a fork or seive it so its really fine and slimy. Then mix in with their normal milk so its very runny. I put a wee bit on his lips first so that he licks them and realises its a new flavour, rather than trying to give it off the spoon at first - he will realise its a nice taste and probably want more! Banana is so slimy that it will be swallowed easily. Just give one or two spoons at first - be guided by your baby - you know him best of all. Trust your instincts, and trust your own judgement. Your baby will let you know when he is ready for more, and believe me, you will soon know what flavours he likes and dislikes!! My son screws his face up at new flavours, but usually its just because its new, or a different texture. If after a few spoons he is still doing it then he probably doesnt like what you are giving him. See the difference with stuff he DOES like - favourites with Elliot are banana, butternut squash, carrots and apple, all pureed into mush.
Good luck - and please try not to worry. You sound like a really good mum. xox
I too was worried about weaning infact i kept putting it off (eventually started at 20 weeks as had no choice due to Emily's demands for more milk she went back to every 2 hours and up through the night). i started giving her a little bit of rice at lunchtime at first she wouldn't have any before her bottle or let me take her bottle out half way - HV advised) so i started to give her it half hour before her feed was due and she would have a little bit. To be honest it took us a few weeks but now she is nearly 7 months old and loves her food and i'm now worrying about the chewing bit as she doesn't seem to want to but i know it will be fine and i'm worrying about nothing. When i take her to be weighed they always ask if i've any concerns and each time i ask a weaning question which seems to be a running joke now, i don't always do everything they say but sometimes it's just nice to be reassured i'm on the right tracks. I also talk to other mums and pick good tips up from them. I agree with Wenders about the porridge Emily loved it and still does and i felt that was abit of a breakthrough.
You will find out what she likes and you will both be fine just follow your baby
Happy Weaning