So I've been doing some research regarding weaning baby. After much consideration I have decided to wait untill 6 months purely because because want my LO to be a good eater so I want him to start on veggies to get the taste for it without getting him hooked on sweet flavours first like rusk n fruits and puddings. My only confusion is why do so many say there is no nutritional benefit from early weaning? So if I was to give my LO steamed veg now at 21wks he won't get any benefits from this? How is that true and if it is why do all weaning books tell u to steam veg rather than boil so not to loose All the nutrients from the veg?
Also why are mums getting so much stick for doing it 2 or 3 weeks b4 the 6 months. If your health visitor comes and asks what baby is doing so far? Reaching out for toys, following u round the room with their eyes etc and if u say no they reply don't worry all babies develop at different rates. Well if this is so why can't that also be the case for thier digestive system. Why is it so hard to believe some babies are mature enough to begin solids. Just like some crawl earlier than others etc? I can't believe the nasty comments some mothers get for taking thier babies ques and begin weaning. The world's gone mad. And before u jump on my back yes I know about allergies, bowel issues, choking hazards etc I'm not talking about the extremely early weaners here but those at 18 n 19 weeks on.. why can't we just all support each other. U may decide to give ur children things throughout thier life that other mothers think isn't a choice they would make but u don't see the Web blow up in debates and arguments over it 😦
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April2017 · 22/05/2018 08:54
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