Any mamas doing BLW? My son is 6months, but is literally showing zero signs of readiness, and isn’t…
Any mamas doing BLW? My son is 6months, but is literally showing zero signs of readiness, and isn’t sitting on his own. I’m thinking of just starting purées, until he’s ready. This would also help me ease into it, as I’m kind of nervous for BLW. Good, or bad idea?
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Solids are not recommended until they show all signs of readiness so I would hold off on the purées, too. I started my daughter on BLW around 6.5 months just because I was terrified of starting solids.
Bri··
Oh wow I didn’t know you had to wait on purées as well. My Dr. said to start him right at 6months at our last appointment. We have an appointment tomorrow, so I’m going to make sure I bring that up.
How did BLW work for you, was there lots of gagging? That’s the only thing that makes me nervous, is I won’t know the difference and he’ll chock 🙈.
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yeah purées are considered a solid so it’s best for baby to be sitting, lost the tongue thrust reflex, have pincer grasp, etc. But of course consult with your doctor.
My daughter never gagged or choked luckily. I started her off with avocado, steamed veggies, banana, etc. It was a lot of mess and a lot of the times she was just playing with the food but it’s good for them. They learn about textures and whatnot.
Bri··
@flamingomom, That’s reassuring! Thank you for your insight, and advice 😊.
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We did BLW but not until my daughter showed readiness. I personally skipped puree the second time.
My daughter never choked or gagged when doing BLW.
Most hospitals offer an infant CPR/first aid class..
You can ask your pediatrician about that
My daughter actually choked for the first time yesterday on a paw patrol Graham cracker at almost 3 years old.... She scared us all so bad but daddy was able to do the heimlich (baby) and got it out. He did the baby heimlich because we weren't sure what age you can start the regular heimlich
Bri··
Yes I am definitely wanting to take the CPR class before starting BLW. The only problem is I don’t have insurance any longer, so I’m trying to find a place that isn’t crazy expensive.
Dani B·
Мама сына (1 год)
We did BLW. Started baby food at 6 months by 7-8 months he refused the purées and only wanted table food. Started with the easy things like applesauce and mash potatoes.
Alyssa·
Being able to sit up on their own shows that the muscles needed to gag something up are developed and they will be less likely to choke. So purées or blw...it’s much safer to wait. It’s ok to not be ready right at 6 months! Solids at this point are given for practice mainly. Of course you want to give nutritious things that benefit them as well...but they can get their full nutrition from breast milk or formula. So no need to rush. With blw...just let it be a relaxing way to introduce solids and have baby practice. I am so glad I went that route with my daughter. It was so stress free!
Heather··
Мама сына (7 лет)
Agreed! My son wasn’t really interested in purées at 6 months old. He was closer to 9-10 months old when he started liking purées, and then went on to regular food.