8mo cannot tolerate lumpy food.. help needed

[LD233]

Hi so my 8 month old just cannot tolerate lumpy food. I feel this weaning journey has been so stressful. I've tried so many times introducing finger food he either just throws it on floor if he puts in his mouth he sicks it up. I've been trying to add more texture and lumpy purees for example just mixed some salmon bits into his brocoli puree and he picked the whole lot up. My friends who have babies are all doing baby led weaning and thriving and my boy just isn't taking to it or even lumpy purees at all it's really stressing me out. I think he also has allergies as he's getting rashes on his face after quite a few foods that im taking him docs tomorrow about. Any advice appreciated

Don't stress - it takes some babies longer than others and it's only been a few weeks. I've never met a baby that didn't manage it eventually, and although it's stressful for you your baby will get there eventually and you will both be fine. My youngest didn't eat anything really solid until she was nearly 1 and she's got a great appetite now and is a huge food lover!

There is a window through where it’s recommended to introduce chunky textures. I think it’s 8-12 months?
maybe get a book about it?
have you tried lumpy porridge? That can be a good bridge food

Chill out. All kids are different. My eldest was very much like yours. She wasn't at all interested in food until around 18 months, choked & spluttered a lot. Spoon feeding was required. She vomited a lot but the doctors couldn't find any cause (allergies ruled out) I think she just had a very sensitive gag reflex.

Her sister was weaned at 5 months and bwl was her thing. She's the fussiest of the two and has quite a few allergies.

Definitely go to the GP though re the allergies.

Thank you I've tried the lumpier one today he got on well with it. Its just the bigger lumps . I will keep trying though

I'd recommend keep g a food diary if you are getting rashes so you can hopefully spot which foods are causing the rash.

Incidentally a friend thought her DS was getting rashes regularly after eating and it turned out to be the baby wipes she was using to wipe his face with

@LD233 how are you both getting on now?

Gagging on food is normal and part of learning to move lumps in the mouth. Throwing most of it is also normal don't stress....stress puts them off eating.
Just keep offering various tastes and textures.

I've tried so many times introducing finger food he either just throws it on floor if he puts in his mouth he sicks it up

This is completely normal. Just keep giving it.

It can take several weeks (or longer) for baby to get the hang of it.

Just pop some items from your plate on his tray whilst you are eating.

Thanks all. He is doing a bit better this week I have given him a few finger foods he mainly throws on floor but lumpy foods he is still gagging at. Slowly trying to introduce more lumps and finger food so hopefully the more I give him the better he gets !

That all sounds pretty normal. Gagging is to be eclectic with some babies, it all sounds pretty encouraging