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Hi mamas any ideas what I could make my baby other than what he’s having now; textured purees, Greek yoghurt + with fruit and then some fruit pouches some days or fruit salads

He still has no teeth.. I’ve tried giving him more solids / finger food but sometimes gags which terrifies me so muchh🥵

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Weaning essentials?

I’m looking for a steamer and blender to start weaning my daughter. Does anyone have any recommendations?

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Fussing eater

My 3.5 year old is a fussy eater. I’m concerned as he is only 12 kg, he won’t eat the food on the plate and often just spits it or throws the plate. I really don’t know how to feed him or what to do with him. He will happily eat junk but that’s not the way to move forward. He barely finishes his food at nursery it...

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Halal food

Hi i need some help, My daughter’s dad is Muslim so I have agreed she will only eat halal foods but I have just heard that the baby food packs/ jars from heinz and Ella’s kitchen are not halal? I feel really bad now and I’m just wondering what I can feed my baby?She’s 9 months old now So sorry if this sounds stupid x

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Eating at nursery not home

Anyone else’s one eat everything put in front of them at nursery but when home will only eat the same foods? Trying to give a wide range of meals but won’t touch it at home

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Not eating!

My 23 month old does not eat! Maybe a bowl of porridge for breakfast with his vitamins in, then literally just snacks all day and I mean grazing/snacks. No full meals. He has also started just spitting food out. He will take a bite, chew and then spit it out and this is with all foods, even ones he used to like! Any...

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Salt

When did you/ will be adding salt to baby’s food?

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Baby led weaning question!

Can someone please give me ideas for lunches while out and about?

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Peel grapes??

Please tell me your tips and tricks to peel grapes fast! My little one only eats grapes if they’re peeled and when they are she will literally demolish them in seconds😂 it’s painstaking doing it but if I don’t she’ll spit it out

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EBF and solid starting

Hi mums, my baby is now 7,5 months old and EBF since birth. I am a bit concerned about his transition to solids. We started introducing solids when he was around 5,5 months old, starting off with puree and rice cereal, when he wa about 6 months old I did a combination of spoon feeding and BLW. The thing is since he ...

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Food for 6 month old

Does anyone have recommendations for starting foods for six month olds. I've been doing fruits for a week and I've been kind've stuck with what to give him.

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2.4 year old refusing dinner and anything

Im going nuts yall! My kid just wont eat her food, Im so worried about her health, I’ve offered many different things and all she wants is to drink milk and I keep saying a firm no to just drinking that because Im seeing how far she’s gonna go while hungry, im at a loss though, its been two hrs since we offered dinn...

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Breakfast ideas??

My baby is protesting French/avocado toast, pancakes, eggs, bananas, and yogurt. Any other options??😵‍💫

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How much is “normal/okay” when weaning?

My baby is 8 months old and is breastfeed on demand, having 2 meals a day - breakfast and dinner. Around lunch time I have started introducing a snack for example yogurt/fruits/melty biscuit. I know food before 1 is just for fun but I just wanted an idea of how much a baby this age should be consuming when weaning?...

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Gagging/choking

Can anyone tell me how they stay calm feeding their baby regular food? I want to give him regular food, but the only time I tried, my husband asked me if it was ok for my baby to have bitten off a big piece of toast and I just froze watching him and waiting for a gag or choking sound. The truth is, I have no idea i...

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How to get my toddler to eat better

So my son is breastfeeding still and I’m not sure how to ween him bc he will refuse to eat from me but he eats fine from other people if I’m not around. He’ll eat till he’s content with me or just refuses and ask to nurse or throw a fit until I give in and idk what to do

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Meal amount

Okay today my baby's lunch was an avocado and carrot muffin I made, broken apart with lots of butter and 15 raspberries. Is this an appropriate meal amount?

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Fruit!!

How is everyone getting their little ones to eat fruit, i have tried my little boy with all sorts, he's tried pear, apple, grapes, raspberries, blueberries, bananas, oranges, watermelon and then both the white and orange melons but i cant remember name of those 🤣🤣 and He literally will not eat any fresh fruit at…

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Best way to feed a 9 mth old on abroad holiday

Hiya, We are going to Tenerife in October, and my little one will be 9 months old by then. What is the best option to feed them? Book an all inclusive hotel and use their food options or go half board and try to eat out with them in a restaurant? What are your experiences?

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Stress over meals

Not sure if anyone feels the same as me, I find it so stressful planning my little girl’s meals. I don’t have the best diet or relationship with food. I have a very beige diet as I have food sensory issues so giving her what I have isn’t possible. I also skip a lot of meals for myself, I am going out of my way to ma...

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