I started BLW with enthusiasm and think it's a great concept, my baby is just over 7 months and seems to have taken to it very well... but I'm now starting to have parent worry/panic about whether it's the right thing, is he getting enough nutrition? should I spoon feed a bit? Also after 6 months babies need a little need extra iron than what you can provide in your breast milk so is he getting that? Plus I've just had an argument with hubby about giving 'baby cereal' (for iron fortification) every morning on the advice of a health nurse. Also my baby was born quite small at 37 weeks exactly so should I consider this even though he has gained very well. Also he is taking longer, better! naps in the day...but I'm thinking is this because he's not getting enough nutrition/iron etc (although I think it's because he is just much more active now in his wakeful periods). Lots of questions I know but if anyone has thoughts that could help it would be much appreciated. I have the BLW book and cookbook and have been checking things but because it's a relatively new concept I don't have many other references. I'm english but am in Canada where it's almost completely unheard of so not much support....
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I want to continue BLW but am having parent worry/doubts that I need to get off my chest...!
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td5211 · 23/10/2012 20:32
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