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Im so confused about weaning!

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usagimoon · 03/02/2023 16:04

Hi all! I don't know if I'm making life hard for myself or not but my brain currently feels like mush and I'm so confused with weaning!
My baby turned 6 months last week, she can sit up, stares at us when we're eating etc. she's exclusively breastfed.
I ordered an Ella's kitchen first weaning cookbook but to be honest it's confused me more as it seems to mainly be purée based.... and I feel like BLW will be easier? Then I see elaborate baby meals on Instagram and that's overwhelmed me massively!
But where do I start? Do I give her half a banana and see what happens?
If I'm eating a sandwich can I give her a bit?
I guess I'm nervous and also sort of sad she'll be eating food haha!
I'm just so confused and feel I'm over complicating things!! Is there any non overwhelming website or blog anyone can point me to? Thank you!! :)

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RoseslnTheHospital · 03/02/2023 17:47

MyKidsThrowFood · 03/02/2023 17:37

@RoseslnTheHospital I didn't say anyone should 'worry' about allergens. But it's good to be 'aware', as I said, and to be able to spot the signs of a potential reaction, and to introduce them with that consciousness in mind. Evidence suggests that delaying the introduction of allergens actually makes it more likely babies will react, not less.

Yes, there's no need to delay the introduction of potential allergens. And of course you should be "aware" of everything you feed your baby.

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