Struggling with weaning
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I am struggling so so much. I've tried so many different methods and sometimes she'll LOVE the food but by the 5th or 6th spoonful she refuses. Finger foods are eating briefly then thrown on the floor. Most meal times are accompanied by crying, whinging and moaning. Usually she eats with us or eats with me but that doesn't often work that well for us anymore despite it being a total success at the start. I've also had some success whilst she watches TV or if she is sat on my lap but neither of those are habits I would like to encourage. I know people say food before 1 is just for fun but my little girl is genuinely hungry but she won't drink more milk despite me trying so food is necessary in our situation so it causes a lot of stress!! Haha xx
Have you discuss this with your health visitor? My health visitor got me extra support with a feeding support person originally she was to help me with breastfeeding but she also does start solids and in general supporting families. If you’re struggling you need more support maybe visit your local family hub or community centre. There’s is more support out there! Xx
My health visitor said to me that food under 1 is just for fun and that baby still get all there nutrients from the milk they drink. You can ask your health visitor for help. My health visitor also said it’s best to eat with your baby at the same time. Just remember what people show on tiktok is the best of there lives they are not gonna show there babies refusing to eat or having a meltdown down because that doesn’t make a good video. I would defo try eating with your baby at meal times at the same time babies like to copy. Even if you are just having a snack in front of them while they eat. Xx