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Shopping trips and out to eat

What is your LO like when you take them shopping or out to eat? My little one has started getting really fussy when out. Not sure if it’s a phase as she was fine before!

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Cheap meal ideas?

I’m on a really tight budget for food shops since my partner changed jobs, can anyone recommend some cheap easy meals for tea times? My kids don’t like wet food so ideally nothing too soggy😬😂

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I gave in guys 😭

Y’all, I couldn’t help myself. I was craving a club sandwich SOOOOOO bad. So I got a king club sandwich from McAlister’s….it has cheddar and Swiss cheese, Black Forest Ham, turkey, tomato, bacon, and honey mustard on it…..I’m 22W3D 😭 I know we’re not “supposed” to eat deli meat but, would one sandwich hurt?😂 I feel…

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Advice- bottle feeds and food- 9/10 month old but corrected 7 months. See below

Can someone give me some advice 🙈my son is 7 months corrected but actually 9 months old but 10 months next week He has about 5 or 6 ounces when he wakes up at 5am and then brekfast at 7am and this is usually cereal porridge or a crumpet and then some fruit he then has lunch at 11am and today it was fish rice and…

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spoons

how old was your lo when they started to use any type of utensils ? how did you introduce them and how are they doing ?

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6m+ yoghurt

Anyone know a brand that has no taste? The greek yoghurt i usually get tastes a bit sour no matter how much homemade jam i put for my son. Or if theres ready made sweet yoghurt they can have everyday? Also any tips on feeding. My son not really eating properly recently just playing with his food and refusing to ...

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Feeding

How long did it take your little one to start taking solids? We’ve been introducing purées to our 5 1/2 mo and he seems not interested yet

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Egg-free breakfasts

My baby (12m) hasn’t been tolerating eggs very well at all. She usually throws up after eating them so now I’m wondering some breakfast ideas that don’t contain eggs 😭 I’m so sad I can’t give her omelettes & scrambled eggs just cuz that’s my favorite breakfast foods 🤣🤣🤣🤣

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Baby doesn’t want solids - help!

My baby is nearly 7 months and she won’t eat solids. Won’t open her mouth. We have been trying various foods for one month. We may force a tiny spoon on a very lucky day, that’s it. Help! What to do?! She acts hungry and demands more and more milk

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Egg allergy meal ideas please!

Hiya lovely ladies Just worked out my little boy (8 months) has an egg allergy to egg white Any advice on meals I can give without egg? Loads of BLW stuff I see is coated in egg then panfried...! I'm quite new to BLW but wanting to give a good go at it as I've notice he does like feeding himself x Thank you ladi...

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Need help

Hey beautiful mothers my baby is 5 months old and doctor said to introduce him to water and baby foods. I am very nervous about how to start him on water and foods? Idk what foods to start him on or how to even introduce him to water. It gives me anxiety and I get overwhelmed on how to start. Any tips and suggestion...

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Toddler snacks (1-2 yrs)

Looking for snack ideas to buy my lil guy. He likes his fruits but like everyone else he's starting to get bored and wants something else to snack on. I've gotten him goldfish, animal crackers and Ritz. My husband gives him popcorn every now and then, even tho I've told him I don't like him eating that yet. Not a lo...

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A little bit silly 😂

So my son can't take a bite 😂 Whenever I give him a cookie or a sandwich, he tries to shove it all in his mouth at once. How can I teach him to eat nicely?

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Meal ideas 9 month old

My baby has been on purees since 6 months. I started introducing finger foods and mash alongside this but now she only wants to feed herself and not be spoon-fed. What meals can I offer her for breakfast, lunch and dinner? I’ve given stuff like toast, banana pancakes, pasta etc. She has a cows milk allergy, doesn...

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Almost 2 year old

Anyone else’s toddler barely eat 😩what can I do?

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My 7 months old doesn't like solid food

My baby is 7 months old and loves milk. I started giving her solid foods at 5.5 months, but she isn’t interested at all. She may eat a few bites and then cries for milk. Do I need to be concerned about anything?

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What age did/would you let your toddler eat nuts

Supervised!!!!

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Feeding

Struggling with feeding my 12 month old 3 meals a day, its a full time job to get food ready 3x a day, have them sit down and eat plus the cleaning up after. I’m trying so my best but time just flies by and I just end up giving her a bottle 🫠 breakfast and dinner are easier but lunch is hard cause we’re either on…

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Weaning

Hello mummies!! We have just hit 5 months and are planning to start our weaning journey soon. Problem is, I have ZERO clue where to start. How did you learn how to wean, what foods to start with, how to prepare etc. is there an app or book that would help? Thanks x

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My goofy boy

when it comes to his feedings and I make eye contact with him, he thinks it’s the funniest thing ever 🤣🩷

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