I did BLW with my first and I found that so many of the foods are slippery and hard for LO to hold- bananas, avacado, etc. someone told me to try rolling the piece in some crushed Cheerios to help "grip" it helps a ton and he loved it!
My biggest issue with BLW is that I feel like she needs a bath everytime she eats! But the Cheerios are a good idea -- drool and most foods are a tough combo
I did blw for the first time this weekend with a pear. Just as she got a grip on it, it would slip. Broccoli is a good idea. I have to try that one. I love the cheerios tip. Is it safe for them at this age?
I use one of the silicone feeders with slippery foods. She holds it and chews on it to get the food out, but much less mess.
Now that she's getting better at it with some foods I just give her smaller bites (foods she's had experience with). I'm not sure what category that is. But I'm team whatever works for us so that's what we do.
Another idea would be mum mum crackers. They have different types, but the original is just organize rice flour, organic sugar, and salt. V loves them, but you could put banana/avocado between two halves.
@catycate: just my opinion because I am making everything that he eats right now so the thought of giving him something refined and processed does not sit well with me.
Re: Baby led weaning suggestion
I am very weary of this cereal suggestion. With bananas you can leave part of the peel on to help with handling.
I'm trying to think of something healthier than crushed cereal - maybe just breadcrumbs? It all seems awfully scratchy on teething gums though.
Now that she's getting better at it with some foods I just give her smaller bites (foods she's had experience with). I'm not sure what category that is. But I'm team whatever works for us so that's what we do.
Eta: totally flame worthy. #don'tcare