Ok since we are on food, lets talk about Baby Led Weaning - isnt it just ANOTHER set of rules for mums to fail at?

[Enid]

Because by NOT following baby led weaning I don't have any angst about what to give dd3 for breakfast. I give her porridge, I spoon it in, she eats it, end of. I mean, sorry, but porridge pancakes!? Why bother?

I liked the idea of it but there seem to be toooooooooooo many threads asking for advice and what to feed your baby etc - this suggests to me that it is just ANOTHER thing to angst over. I mean, if I am giving dd1 and 2 shepherds pie with peas, how am I supposed to feed it to dd3? so she gets the same thing mashed up and spooned in, hurrah.

harpsichordcarrier, I'm not entirely sure how making up a pack lunch is less work than bunging a tin in a bag.
Also lunch is generally the highlight of my day so most days I like to go out for it.

Don't get me wrong, I have nothing against BLW and I am glad its working out for you but it's not my choice and I refuse to feel guilty about occasionally using a jar.

yes am in ChCh and keep meaning to investigate Plunket. now we are finally settled in a house and know what area to look at, I will get round to it! have met threebob and go to one of her music classes, definitely should meet up when you make it down here though!