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Failing at weaning

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Blu3Bell · 10/01/2025 14:32

Baby is 9 months old, we're really struggling with solids and I feel like I'm failing him. He still has up to eight bottles a day, including one at night. I've tried giving solids before his bottle to see if that helps, but he just screams for milk.

The only things he'll eat on a consistent basis are yoghurt mixed with fruit puree and vegetable puffs/melty sticks. He will sometimes eat a bit of toast or a couple of teaspoons of puree/blended food (I've tried various foods, both homemade and pouches) and has no interest in proper foods like pieces of fruit or vegetable, pancakes, porridge or other cereals.

What doesn't help with the feeling of failure is I have a serious fear of choking (have done a pediatric first aid course but it didn't help) so most of the time baby is fed by my partner or my mother to prevent him picking up on my anxiety. I just feel really stuck and sad. Any advice massively appreciated x

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Are your children’s vaccines up to date?
QuimCarrey · 11/01/2025 14:14

Blu3Bell · 11/01/2025 12:43

Thanks everyone, i appreciate the comments and clearly I do need to speak to someone about my anxiety.

I have a floor chair so I'll try switching to that to change things up and try and let him play with some different things even if he doesn't try them.

Can't hurt.

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