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DD 26 weeks soon. Asked HV about BLW and was told it was wrong & dangerous. Help?

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imoscarsmum · 06/02/2009 16:00

I really like the sound of BLW but my HV said without mincing her words that it was wrong and the risks of choking are way too great (TBH, I think she thought i was hoping to hand DD her food and then bugger off to watch daytime TV, which I am NOT!!).

I like the ideas behind BLW, especially as it'll hand back control to DD who could not/would not bf (don't go there - broke my heart to ff).
However, i know very little about it and was surprised when HV was adamant it was wrong. However, same HV encourages delaying weaning till 26 weeks so she can't be completely bonkers can she?

So, thought I'd turn to the old faithful mumsnet for help. [Why is it that mn clashes with HV s much??!] Anyway, can anyone give me some simple words of advice and guidance - am i bad mummy for thinking about BLW?

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ThePgHedgeWitchIsCrankyBeware · 15/02/2009 11:16

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