Baby-led weaning is all hunky-dory: watching my 8 month-old, chubby mini-human tackling new foods; seeing how independent she is when it comes to feeding herself; and appreciating the wipe-clean floors and walls in our dining room. All hunky-dory, that is, until Ada is presented with a food that no amount of pincer gripping, hand clenching … Continue reading I can’t believe I’m writing about a spoon…
Apparently it's a good idea, at the ripe old age of six months, to start getting Ada used to the idea of having some water at mealtimes. Up until now, she's never drunk anything but breast milk, and I've got to admit - a cup of water is definitely preferable to Little Miss Bolognese Face … Continue reading Sip, sip, hooray!
"Do baby-led weaning," they said; "It'll be great," they said... Well, it IS fun, but - wow - it's messy. Seriously messy. I'm talking porridge on the walls, on the cat and everywhere in between. At 6 months old, Ada is just on the cusp of baby-led weaning. 'Eating' is an ambitious word to use … Continue reading How not to ‘highchair’.
