BLW?

[Stefka]

My DS is only 9 weeks so I have plenty of time before I need to think about all this but I keep seeing this term around and don't know what it means. Can someone explain it to me? How does it work and when would you start with it?

[WewishyouaBUMPERLICIOUS]

Stefka, it's baby led weaing. Basically waiting till 6 months to wean, buggering the purees and only offering finger food, allowing the baby to feed itself

How are you feeling btw?

[Stefka]

Bit better thanks - I am excited about Christmas. I will be to relatives so I know there will be loads of people to hold DS when I need a break! DH has been on the sofa bed the last couple of nights so I haven't had his snoring keeping me awake and I can actually sleep when DS sleeps! Makes a big difference.

So the advantage is that the baby can take things at their own pace? Is that why people do it that way?

[WewishyouaBUMPERLICIOUS]

Yes I think so, it's like a natural progression from demand bfing I think. aitch has a really good blog here with more info.

Glad things are better. DH spent a few nights in the living room in the early stages, it's worth it for a good nights sleep! Makes a huge difference. Try the nasal strips for him too (just ask for them in Boots).

[MerryXMoss]

Stefka it's also a lot easier. No messing around with pureeing / buying expensive baby food.

For me though the biggest advantages are (a) baby can have pretty much whatever you're having (without salt) so you don't have to make separate meals (b) baby feeds him/herself so you don't actually have to be sat right next to baby; as long as you're watching from the corner of your eye you can go on -MN-- get on with housework while baby eats.

[ElfPolarBear]

or you can have a meal together without the screaming (LO's not mine)
The novelty of that still hasn't worn off for us . It also makes mealtimes more sociable, rather than getting the baby fed before you sit down to eat your own.

[MerryXMoss]

That is true too SPB (love the Xmas name btw!) although I have to say the only drawback now is that ds knows that when we eat, he eats, and if we're eating something he gets grizzly to have his bit!

So we have taken to eating crisps, sweets etc. out of sight!

[ElfPolarBear]

That's very true! I tried T on a breadstick yesterday and he loved it! Might start giving him a bit when we nibble