Weaning Forum

Posted: 08 September 2005 at 2:36pm | IP Logged

is it 6 months wen los can hav normal stuff - not mushed up? like Carrot sticks & cheese etc

Or is it just like with weaning, different for every lo? If so wen do u plan giving ur lo non mushed up stuff?

Posted: 08 September 2005 at 3:37pm | IP Logged

Technically it should be around 6 months, but all lo's are different and are ready for different types of food at different stages. Rianna is only just over 5 months but loves to gnaw on a rusk, if you feel that Ryan is ready for having a good chew on carrot, or cheese, then i would say as long as you feel comfortable and are supervising him at all times then why not. but i would also reccommend speaking with your hv as a precaution 1st.

Sorry if this isnt much help but i always go by instinct with my lo's.

Posted: 08 September 2005 at 6:08pm | IP Logged

Fred is already having the food with lumps in, and I gave him a rusk for the first time to hold yesterday, and he made a HUGE mess.  I had fun clearing it up!  You have to do it gradually, and you just start introducing it gradually!  As for carrot sticks, when i get carrots in I'll give him a go, you just ahve to watch in case any big bits get bitten off, so they don't choke, but again discuss it with hv if you are really not sure!

HTH hun, and good luck!