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10 month breakfast

Anyone elseā€™s little one just not interested in breakfast after milk she just doesnā€™t want it I have tried hour or so later and still has like 2 spoonfuls, sheā€™s fine with dinner and tea should I now be doing breakfast first ?

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Going out around feeds

Ftm and I'm so stressed how to go out around feeds etc. Live in London so there's no going back to the car for feeds, nappy and I think what if there's no cafe nearby do I change in the pram and feed just on the street somewhere? Not sure why but this is overwhelming me. Especially for appointments at the drs etc as...

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Baby jams her mouth shut when trying to wean with purƩe food

She is nearly 6months and we have tried every other day, baby rice , baby porridge and even fruity puree and she just pulls a face like itā€™s poison and jams her mouth shut ? Any advice ?

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Child only wants milk

Hello, Iā€™m seeking recommendations. My son is obsessed with cows milk. We started him on cows milk after he turned 1. Prior to that he was using formula. I desperately wanted to breastfeed him, but I was inexperienced and my milk dried up around 3 months. Anyway, now heā€™s hooked on milk. He refuses most foods and o...

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Sitting to eat

Hi mummies! Can you all please tell me where your little ones sit when having food? We usually have a highchair at our dining table but I donā€™t want my little one in a highchair as heā€™s getting older and so any ideas would be helpful. Thank you! X

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what solid solids are we feeding baby?

my baby loves his food but recently he wants nothing to do with me and his food,, he much rather feed himself which iā€™m totally cool with. we just started with the tether husks and crackers and of course the puffs but a lot of packaging/on-the-go products say crawling age but my little doesnā€™t crawl,, is there a rea...

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1 year old and solids

My son turns 1 on 10/15 and I have been raising him alone since birth. He never witnessed a ā€œfamily dinnerā€ or anything similar - I would eat when I could juggling working from home and raising him. but without getting examples or learning he just refuses food. He gags on even the slightest bit of food

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Iron deficiency in 4 year olds?

My daughter has had dark circles around her eyes for an about 2 years theyā€™re not like super dark just a tent and I thought it was genetics because my nieces have dark circles around their eyes too. My boyfriend thought it was from her playing on her tablet so much so we took it away but theyā€™re still there. I did s...

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Lunch snack ideas

Looking for low sugar ideas for lunch and snacks? I have a kid thatā€™s having issues so Iā€™m going to try and see if I can get lower sugar stuff.

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BLW

Easy meal ideas for 7 month olds and how to serve? Iā€™m lost and have no idea what Iā€™m doing

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Seeking Opinion on Weaning Gadgetryā€¦

Early planner here šŸ™‹šŸ»ā€ā™€ļø, Iā€™d like your experiences/opinion on baby steamers and blenders. Iā€™ve seen some gadgets with a separate steamer and blender unit and others where itā€™s an all in one, steams and blends in a single unit. (Photo examples provided) What is your experience? Is an all in one better or a duoā€¦

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Advice on food accommodations for guest?

Is it inconsiderate or rude if I donā€™t accommodate one of our guests for my baby shower in regards to food. They are gluten intolerant, and our food caterer doesnā€™t have any gluten free options on their menu. My husband says since itā€™s only one person itā€™s not a big deal if we donā€™t, and he also doesnā€™t want to orde...

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Zucchini pasta with cherry tomatoes

Dinner for my baby boy 9months tomorrow šŸ˜­šŸ˜­šŸ˜­

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Help šŸ˜©

Bub will be turning one on Saturday and just started refusing his food (throwing it directly on the floor) and refusing one of his napsšŸ„¹ anyone elseā€™s almost 1yo doing this??

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Weaning

Is anyone elseā€™s little one still not a great eater? I see so many kids her age eating meals and sheā€™s barely eating a handful of things. Sheā€™s been badly teething and is now poorly but I canā€™t help feeling like Iā€™m doing something wrong when it comes to food. Tried spoon feeding, baby led etc some days sheā€™ll eat b...

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PurƩed meat

My baby doesnā€™t like purĆ©ed meats. What are some ways I can prepare it so that he eats it??

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Feeds

Hi mamas! Wondering how often an almost 3 month old should be eating. My baby boy seems to be eating every 2-3 hours during the day. Is that normal? He is combo fed

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Feeding

Hey there, So our one year has always been kind of slow on the eating front. Weā€™ve gotten to the point where he is now handling level 3 purĆ©es and maybe potatoes/sweet potatoes but everything else solid food wise, he refuses to try or if he does, he will gag or spit it out. Should I be concerned given his age? It...

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Solids is a battlefield šŸ« 

I've been trying to introduce solids to my 6 month old for 3/4 weeks now, and she absolutely hates it. I was excited to give her purees and see her experience trying new vegetables and fruits... But she will burst into the biggest fussy fit... This morning I gave her some oatmeal with pear mixed with formula So f...

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Plates and drinks

Any tips to get my 11month old to actually eat off a plate and leave his drink on the tray? He only likes to eat off his tray. And when he's finished with his drink he throws it away. Hates it being near him if he's not thirsty?

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