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Posted: 26 February 2007 at 8:24pm | IP Logged

I weaned all mine at some point just before 16 weeks as they were ravenous the whole time! At the time, the advice was 4 months, but I know they would never have made it to 6.

As long as you stick to plain fruits and veg up to 6 months to make sure you avoid the common allergy triggers, like wheat.

I found the fruit purees work out cheaper to buy, and they're certainly easier than making your own, but veg purees are a cinch. Like Diz said, just make a bit extra of what you're having and whizz it in the blender, or boil up a load at once and freeze a batch in ice cube trays or small plastic pots.

Posted: 26 February 2007 at 10:10pm | IP Logged

thanks for the advice have definatly taken it all on board thanks xx

Posted: 26 February 2007 at 10:38pm | IP Logged

i tried weaning  svannah at around 16 weeks and she screamed the house down so i waited until she was 6 months she still used to scream the house down but i persisted, she was around 9 months when she began to eat properly and then she wouldnt drink milk, she is still a really fussy eater and the health visitor said it was my fault as i must of made her scared of food! (ok!!!)

wentworth i started at about 10 weeks because he drinks about 12oz a milk a day and was hungry and not gaining weight. he will be 6 months next week and he still hasnt slept thru the night, he only just weighs 16lb and was 8lb 6oz born.

so although he now eats 4 meals a day he still wont sleep.

you will know when your little one is ready for food. he will soon start to tell you my advice would be not to push it on him and wait until he is absolutely ready.

Posted: 26 June 2007 at 12:05pm | IP Logged

I waited until the 6 months, but tbh, mine weren't ready until then anyway. I think it all depends on the baby. Some are hungrier (sp?) than others

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