BLW question

mb314 · March 2013

LO is over 6 months, and is not interested in food. I've tried both BLW style and more traditional spoon. He does not like to have food in his mouth. Here's my question - should I continue to put him in his high chair each day and let him play with the food or should I wait two weeks or so and try again?

linzeek44 · March 2013

Is it a positive experience at mealtimes right now? If it is, I'd give him a bowl or spoon to explore or some food to play with so he is a part of it.

If it is negative, then I'd hold off on it and reintroduce in a gentle way.

linzeek44 · March 2013

Hit post too soon.

Part of BLW is exploration before eating. So I wouldn't hesitate to give foods for him to explore. He might surprise you and eat when he is ready.

theboki · March 2013

I'm having the same problem. DD will play with the food, but will not put any in her mouth. She puts everything in the world in her mouth. Except food. At 10 months, I'm a little worried. But then we started late.

ncbelle · March 2013

Yup, I would keep offering a variety of foods and let him explore. Also eat with him - babies like to imitate. But no worries if it's a while before anything goes down the hatch - food before 1 is just for fun!

blu-eyedwife · March 2013

linzeek44:
Is it a positive experience at mealtimes right now? If it is, I'd give him a bowl or spoon to explore or some food

kanga1622Wed220857 · March 2013

We started BLW at 8 months with DS but I don't think anything made it into his mouth until 11 months. Usually we offered things once a day at let him explore. He just sorta magically figured it out one day and quickly moved to eating 3 times a day in addi

mb314 · March 2013

Thanks everyone! I'll continue to let him plan in his high chair each day. He LOVES to play with the spoon. He seems afraid of the texture of food right now.

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