When to wean???

missyb · Mar 15th, 2010, 07:04 AM

Hello everyone!!

I just want to no at what age did you start to wean? I no the recommend ages is 6 month, but can you start to wean before?

How do you no when to start weaning?

What did you give your baby baby rice, baby porridge or veg puree?

MrsQ · Mar 15th, 2010, 07:06 AM

i am not there yet but my friend did it from 3 months which i dont advise.
I think theres like the wean test thing? can little one hold head up. give them a banana and see if they put it to their mouth or something?
x

lyre · Mar 15th, 2010, 07:22 AM

is there a reason why you dont want to wait until 6 months? x

Mum2b_Claire · Mar 15th, 2010, 07:32 AM

If there's a medical reason why your LO might need weaning early, then your HV and GP should be able to give you all the info you need. Otherwise it's best to wait until 6 months, nothing to be gained from starting earlier.

Tacey · Mar 15th, 2010, 08:46 AM

We started at 5 and a half months with sticks of steamed or roasted veg. She showed she was ready as she could sit up, pick up the food, put it in her mouth, chew and swallow. Next time I would probably wait until 6 months or a bit later so that the baby could eat whatever we have straight away. There's no hurry! Enjoy the simplicity of only milk feeds for as long as you can!

britt1986 · Mar 15th, 2010, 10:19 AM

I started weaning at 4 months. He has rice cereal, veggies, and fruit puree's. Usually cereal or fruits in the morning, fruit or veggie at lunch, and a veggie at supper time. Of course, he also has 5 to 6 5oz bottles a day. He has taken to the solids very well and loves them.

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missyb Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: staffordshire Posts: 109	When to wean??? Hello everyone!! I just want to no at what age did you start to wean? I no the recommend ages is 6 month, but can you start to wean before? How do you no when to start weaning? What did you give your baby baby rice, baby porridge or veg puree?

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MrsQ Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Redhill, surrey Posts: 4,687	i am not there yet but my friend did it from 3 months which i dont advise. I think theres like the wean test thing? can little one hold head up. give them a banana and see if they put it to their mouth or something? x

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lyre Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 735	is there a reason why you dont want to wait until 6 months? x

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Mum2b_Claire Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Kent Posts: 13,905	If there's a medical reason why your LO might need weaning early, then your HV and GP should be able to give you all the info you need. Otherwise it's best to wait until 6 months, nothing to be gained from starting earlier.

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Tacey Pregnant (Expecting) BnB Addict Join Date: May 2008 Location: UK Posts: 3,822	We started at 5 and a half months with sticks of steamed or roasted veg. She showed she was ready as she could sit up, pick up the food, put it in her mouth, chew and swallow. Next time I would probably wait until 6 months or a bit later so that the baby could eat whatever we have straight away. There's no hurry! Enjoy the simplicity of only milk feeds for as long as you can!

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Mar 15th, 2010, 10:19 AM	#6
britt1986 Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Arkansas USA Posts: 1,950	I started weaning at 4 months. He has rice cereal, veggies, and fruit puree's. Usually cereal or fruits in the morning, fruit or veggie at lunch, and a veggie at supper time. Of course, he also has 5 to 6 5oz bottles a day. He has taken to the solids very well and loves them.

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