Although many babies are all too happy to eat when offered their first taste of 'real' food, Tala was far from clued up about what he was supposed to do even at the recommended age of 6 months when offered baby rice in a lovely bowl. He was completely unimpressed to say the least and preferred to suck his bib!! This video shows his face on his very first attempt:
After every attempt ended up dribbling down his chin, I asked advice of my Health Visitor and was told about 'Baby Led Weaning' (BLW). This is simply allowing the baby to learn about food his way in his time by offering food for them to try themselves, Suitable foods were suggested as cooked spaghetti, bread, toast, boiled potatoes and anything Tala could pick up himself.
I have offered a small piece of toast with fruit spread or chopped up fruit most days but there was little excitement from Tala. Now and then a small amount would make it in but nothing to really jump up and down about but I persevered.
Yesterday I decided to try a puree of pumpkin, mango and carrot and after a few moments and a few spoonfuls he finally started to swallow some - a breakthrough!! Although it is only puree, something that years ago babies were weaned on at 4 months, it is a way of introducing Tala to a whole world of new tastes and the start of his real weaning experience.
Although I am sad to see my baby grow up and move on from drinking just milk, I look forward to introducing him to the many different and exciting tastes 'real' food has to offer. So even if a baby book says your baby should be doing something, don't panic and don't be afraid to ask advice from your Health Visitor. In my experience all babies are individual and each develop at different rates and in their own time.
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