I am familiar with what it is, but my question is why is it so much better than starting babies on purees? Yes, I have read that the gagging is "normal", but if I can feed my baby something that doesn't make her gag and she grows to be an excellent eater like my older two, then why would I do it?
I have a 7 & 9 year old, so BLW was not popular then. They never had difficulty transitioning to chunky/pieces of food and they are not picky eaters, in the least.
I am just curious.
Re: Baby Led Weaning
Thank you for the thoughtful answer.
My 8 month old picks up food, but she doesn't bring it to her mouth, so this probably wouldn't work for her. She picks it up, holds it, then turns to me and opens her mouth. Lil' stinker. She manages little chunks just fine, but I have to throw them in there.
I don't worry too much about the mess, though. We have an overly eager dog that dances under her chair.
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EDD August 11, 2013
I think buying expensive pouches of puréed food, rather than just giving the kid unprocessed fruits and vegetables that cost a quarter of the price, is silly. To each her own.
Hmm, looks like you said you had no problem with purées above. Seems like that isn't the case. The main thing that turns me off about blw are people who are holier than thou about how it's so much better and purées are food from the devil. Like I'm force feeding my kid preservatives. Wrong. Relax.
And I figure I can afford 80 cents a day to feed my kid. The pouches aren't breaking the bank. I've made them myself too and it isn't always cheaper when you are buying organic.
TTC since 3/12
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DX with PCOS 11/12
Clomid 50mg - 19.5mm Follie - Trigger + TI = BFP! 11/12
EDD August 11, 2013
ETA: My DD is about to turn 10 months old and she will eat everything you put in front of her! It took a couple of months but now she can't get enough!
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Clomid 50mg - 19.5mm Follie - Trigger + TI = BFP! 11/12
EDD August 11, 2013
Please point out where I say it is stupid.
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DX with PCOS 11/12
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EDD August 11, 2013