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how to get this girl eating again :(

hi!! i have a 13month old. shes been heavy on solids since she sprouted her 2 bottom front teeth. my husband and i have come to the conclusion that she doesnt want to eat bc shes working on more teeth and its hurting her. (she now has her 4 front, and i notice shes teething more towards her molars now). the kicker i...

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Snack

I want a snack that I can have when feeling a little peckish but don’t know what- nothing too big. If I have crisps do I need to pair with anything?

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Starting to eye up our food!

My son will be 17 weeks on Monday and has started to take an interest in what we are eating! He gets frustrated when we are eating and tries to reach out for my food if I’m holding him. We will be weaning from 6 months but wanted to know if anyone else is experiencing this? Feel awful eating In front of him and he’s...

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Meal times

Is anyone else’s baby going through a phase of not eating well? My daughter has been refusing any more than 3 spoonfuls of breakfast every day for about 2-3 weeks, she’s barely touching her lunch. She’s usually good at dinner but lately, she seems to prefer snacky bits throughout the day and no “set” mealtimes. She’...

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solids

my LO just turned 6mo and pediatrician said it’s okay to start solids but i am scared and nervous lol. what are the best solids to start with??

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Baby meal ideas no starch/carbs

Baby’s diet is just veg, meat, dairy & eggs for now. Any meal ideas ?!

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Huge breakfast

Anyone else’s little one eat what feels like loads for breakfast? He eats a decent amount at dinner so it’s not that he’s starving but, he will eat a bowl of cereal, toast or pancakes, two pieces of fruit and then he will always want a snack too 😂 am I doing something wrong?!

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And the weird food is starting to appear 23 weeks tomorrow

Noodles with fresh tomatoes olives and cheese spread

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Packed lunch ideas

Please give me inspiration for packed lunch ideas. My son is fed up of sandwiches so won’t touch them at childminders

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Blw- Does anyone else’s baby put large pieces of food in their mouth?

We have recently started baby lead weaning. We have been doing purée for two months. I’m cutting things into finger size strips and he is putting really large bits in his mouth and it’s really freaking me out. For example, this morning I made him banana pancakes and rather than sucking or biting a little bit of the ...

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9 month old snacks

What sort of snacks is everyone giving their little ones? And how many bottles does your 9 month old have?

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Help please

What are you feeding your 3 meals a day babies? Cause I’m just stuck on ideas of what to make him anymore. Usually breakfast and lunch as dinner will be what we’re having. Also, baby is dairy free (for now) and doesn’t eat porridge (cause why would he have something easy ?😂😂 and doesn’t really eat scrambled eggs/…

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How are we dealing with tantrums during meals

He will just randomly start becoming upset, throw his head back and cry. This becomes worrying when he still has a piece of food in his mouth 😵‍💫😵‍💫 I don't know why he's doing it or how to stop it because I try just calm him down nicely and it does not work

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Trying new foods

Just started solids with my LO. We’re doing a mix of purées and finger foods. I know there’s not one way of introducing new foods but wanted to see what others are doing. Do you give LO the same food for a few days before trying a new one or do you do a new food a day? So I gave LO some avocado yesterday. Would you ...

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Baby breakfast ideas PLEASE

hi What does your LO like for breakfast?? Thanks

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How much to give

Hpw many g oats do you give 6 m old for breakfast? I usually do 30g for purees

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What foods does your baby enjoy?

My 4.5mo loves sweet potato puree. He isn’t a fan of fruit purees. Wanting to now expand and try other foods. Suggestions?

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Canned lentil soup

Moms please help! I thought it would be okay to puree some lentil soup from a can. I added some water but still… He only ate a little bit and I just didn’t feel right about it. You think he will be okay? Gosh I feel stupid.

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Need Advice!!

My one year old will hardly eat food, besides when I breastfeed him. Any advice on how to get him to eat? Or maybe food ideas? Thanks!

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Favorite Food Recipe

I have a 7month old daughter and see alot of fun recipes on tik tok. I would like to know what is your favorite recipe to feed your little one? 🫶🏼 Mine is mini pancakes. Recipe: 1 whole banana, 1 egg, & cinnamon. Cook on pan 2-3mins I’m hoping this chain helps other moms who are looking for quick ideas. 💖

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