Asher has been starting to eat baby food for the past two weeks and it has been fun seeing him examine and make those awkward faces towards his food. He currently likes peas, sweet potatoes, pears, and apples (he’s still questioning the apples). Tomorrow we’ll be trying butternut squash that I made so that should be fun. Thanks to my friend Dayna (http://thelucasmom.wordpress.com) she gave me some advice on what foods she gave to Myka at certain stages. This has been very helpful since there’s not a wealth of information or opinions on what to give at certain stages. These last few days I’ve started to read about Baby Lead Weaning (http://www.wholesomebabyfood.com/babyledweaning.htm) and if this is something we should try with Asher. To be honest, I’m confused and I’m not exactly sure when to start this process. Do I give Asher his pureed food first and then let him try to eat a slice of apple, peas, or whatever the food is? Or do I give him a piece of steamed veggie and let him try to gum his food as much as he’s able to? When do you actually stop the pureed food and give him pieces of food? I know I’m probably overanalyzing everything and that’s what I typically do about everything but I just want to get my information straight before I try anything new. I would love to see Asher eat “real food” sooner rather than later. I don’t mind (I actually like) making our own baby food because it’s healthier and cost effective but I want Asher to start having his own independence once he’s able to. Plus, eating normal food is so much better than pureed food…the taste is dull and boring.
If there’s anyone out there who has some opinions about all of this stuff I would love to get your insight. In the meantime, here’s a picture of Asher eating peas.
I LOVE my peas!
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With BLW you don’t give any purees. You just steam and then let them have it. I don’t think it’s a good strategy because there is a serious choking risk if they aren’t used to that texture.
Here’s the site I referred to all the time when I was making Jack E’s food. http://www.wholesomebabyfood.com/
Does Asher sit at the dinner table with you and Eric? You can give him some of what you are having (veggie wise) to play with and nibblle on while you eat dinner. It’s a great intro to the family table, and gives him exposure too. I didn’t do BLW, but I did have my kids off purees and onto table food by 12 months…more like 10 months. Just go without seasoning for him for a while. Fruits and veggies now (ripe pears are great…avocado pieces give necessary fat), some grain cereals, meats at around 9 months. I never gave pureed meats, just finely shredded meat that we were eating. Does he do milk? Cheese shreds are another option a little later.
Let me know if you want any adivce…I’m full of it!
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