Hiya all, I have tried to get on Aitch's forum but I can't register at this time, will keep trying. In the meantime I need some advice pronto -ish. A bit of background, with pfb did usual Anabel Karmel type and it was fine, nearly 3 yr old is an enthusiastic eater. However I never puréed anything as I'm lazy, I just mashed and fed with spoon, mostly what we were having. Did it v gradually 1 new food every 4-5 days, started with one meal etc. Like my second ebf for 6 months.
So on my number 2 I feel bad cos I am even lazier now. 6 months rolls round and I have done no prep, bought no new books or really done any research other than 'BLW that looks low stress'.
Today at lunch two sticks of broccoli demolished, must have eaten some as I have seen it in the nappy. Offered carrot too but didn't want it. He loved it so much he almost head butted the table in excitement. Tea we were having salad so he had some cucumber sticks. Loved it so much he cried with frustration when they slipped from his hand
So quick questions, I think I may have done wrong, mostly he picked he food up himself from the table, but it was also held out for him to take from our hands (esp with the cucumber). Is this bad? ( I know not to put stuff in their mouths)
Should I offer him something at every one of our meals straight way?
Should I introduce different food gradually? It may be different with different foods but based on today he will be eating quite a bit not just tasting.
Should I stick to fruit and veg for a bit like regular weaning before introduction of cereals and proteins?
Sorry to be boring and lazy! I am trying to register on the BLW forum
Many thanks