A long time ago I came across an American blog post that talked about pouches that you could use again and again instead of the store bought ones. The blogger was very excited and did a mass production of food in her pouches for her little one. I thought, wouldn't it be nice if there was something … [Read more...]
My Child Won’t Eat (Book Review)
It is rather an exasperating endeavor trying to get your child to eat. Ask me, I know. Some days I only get him to eat two spoons of yoghurt and some of his pouch. He doesn’t like the puree I made for him. He cries when I try and put him in the high chair. I have now officially given up on … [Read more...]
Solids update
I read somewhere on someone’s blog comments that a pediatrician was quoted as saying “Food before One is Just for Fun.” Well, it may be fun for Nicky, but it certainly isn’t for me. And since he is turning one on the 13th of June, we need to step things up. Here is a blow by blow report of how … [Read more...]
Living in the moment
I am enjoying and appreciating seeing life from a baby's point of view. There is wonder in every little thing. There is joy in exploring any object. Everything must be explored with all the senses, and if this is not possible, much dismay ensues. Ok, I’m not enjoying the tantrums when he drops his … [Read more...]
Trying baby led weaning
Just thought I’d share some pictures of Nicky trying finger food. Most of it landed on the floor, but that is part of the fun. … [Read more...]
Playing with solids
Now we are back home and things have settled down, I have been making an effort to get Nicky eating some solids. I may still yet use baby led weaning, but for now purees are working for me (the carrot slither disintegrated in his hand). I decided to go with Brenda's suggestion of one food once a … [Read more...]
Solids Workshop
I'm sure I'm just adding to the confusion by gathering all this information on solids. However, I know that when the time comes I'll follow my motherly instincts and do what works for us. This workshop was put together by my lactation consultant. It looks to me that she follows a similar line of … [Read more...]
Baby Led Weaning
I learnt a few things from this Baby Led Weaning book. But first let's start with the question: when is the right time to start solids? It seems to depend on who you are asking. The nurse at the clinic where I have been weighing and vaccinating Nicky was quite adamant that I should … [Read more...]