Should I wait?

[abi2790]

Ds is 23 weeks and really interested in food. I really want to do blw but I know I can't do that until 26 weeks plus he's not sitting unaided yet. He usually sleeps through (8-4) but has started waking hourly which I'm not sure is readiness for solids or a growth spurt.

Basically I just need advice on what's best for my son. Do I try weaning with purees or wait 3ish weeks?

Personally I would wait. Pureed fruit and veg will be less calorific than milk so unlikely to help with sleep. Quite possibly a growth spurt which will pass. You could offer more milk if you're concerned he's hungry.

IMO BLW is easier (and v fun!) so if that's what you'd like to do go with that. Interest in food is a positive sign but doesn't necessarily mean he needs solids right now.

Thanks Rich. I'm already breast feeding on demand and he's taking a lot more milk in the day too. I will definitely wait I just started to worry that he's not getting enough milk as he stole a piece of my toast this morning and it went straight in his mouth. I guess that could be just him copying what his mum and dad do?

If you think he is hungry the best thing you can offer is your milk, there is very little you can offer him that will be as calorific

The signs of readiness are here, waking more and feeding more aren't signs of readiness sorry. It could be a growth spurt or a developmental leap.

Unfortunately giving solids probably won't help with the sleep either, have a look here.

I'd try to maximise your daytime feeding as much as you can, offer both sides at least once during each feed, offer it at least every 2 hours and try breast compressions and doing some feeds in a quiet place, the bath is always good

Oh and have a read of the Mn weaning info, its very good

I agree with the others re waiting in the circumstances you've described. But for future reference, he doesn't need to be able to sit completely unaided to start blw. Being able to sit upright with support if necessary from a highchair or similar is the requirement stated by the NHS and in the BLW book.