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BLW and table manners

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Squiblet · 12/03/2021 10:59

Not sure if this is the right place to put this post, since my DCs are 11 and 8 now. I did baby-led weaning with both and it was marvellous. DS (the older one) took to it like a duck to water at 5.5months, and he's been a great eater ever since - loves all kinds of salad, fruit, etc. DD is more picky but is still very good about eating veg at dinner.

What I've been struggling with is DS's table manners. He still instinctively uses his hands to grab things like lettuce out of the salad bowl, or eats cooked broccoli pieces with his hands. I've told him so many times to use cutlery/utensils, but he doesn't remember. He also stuffs in massive mouthfuls rather than using a knife & fork to cut the food up.

Is this a consequence of BLW? Does anyone else have this problem?

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trevthecat · 12/03/2021 11:06

My eldest wasn't blw eats like this. We have to constantly remind him. He's 10. Think it's just quicker and easier to eat like that

Madamedelacroix · 12/03/2021 11:22

My DD10 has to be constantly reminded about table manners and didn't do BLW. Younger sis 8 has great manners and did do BLW.

Squiblet · 12/03/2021 15:08

Thanks @trevthecat and @Madamedelacroix - that makes me feel better, or at least less like it's my fault! I guess I'll keep soldiering on with the reminders...

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BunnyRuddington · 13/03/2021 11:49

I guess I'll keep soldiering on with the reminders. most children are utterly disgusting and need a lot of reminders Grin

troppibambini6 · 13/03/2021 11:56

No not your fault at all I have four kids did a mixture of all kinds of weaning with them.
One has good table manners
One has very good table manners and continuously pulls the others up
One is ok ish
And one is awful

The last two need lots of reminders!

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