Starting Solids MISTAKES to AVOID | Baby Led Weaning REGRETS

In this video I share 5 common starting solids or baby led weaning mistakes to avoid. These are definitely regrets for me and good tips for first time moms to know about when starting solids with your baby. Please "like" this video, it really helps our channel + thanks for watching fam!

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[jordynferrari]

My husband and I were raised to eat what was offered or don’t eat for that meal. It wasn’t enforced cruelly just a gentle “this is what we are having” thing. Our siblings and both of us eat whatever and don’t have too many strong dislikes. The way we do this with our toddler is offer the meal and if it is denied then they have to wait till snack time to eat next. He’s caught on really fast and knows that if I don’t eat I’m just gonna be hungry for a bit and that’s not fun so he eats anything that’s offered. If he doesn’t like it he doesn’t eat much but he at least tries and eats a portion of anything we offer. I hope this helps if anyone is struggling. I think the main key is to stay calm around meals and not make it a big deal how much is eaten or not. I had to pray a lot with my first because it made me so anxious at first but I learned to trust that God has given him a healthy body that knows what to eat and when. Praying through the trouble shooting and hard times around this and all other aspects is so helpful. Your God loves you and will provide🤗““Therefore I tell you: Don’t worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Isn’t life more than food and the body more than clothing? Consider the birds of the sky: They don’t sow or reap or gather into barns, yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Aren’t you worth more than they?”
‭‭Matthew‬ ‭6:25-26‬ ‭CSB‬‬

[paullehmann]

I read once (German book called "Kinder verstehen" - Renz Polster) that selective eaters do not suffer from malnutrition and are less likely to be become overweight. I myself am not a gourmet, I rather stick to the same ingriedients over and over. So far, I am happy and healthy, thats why I didnt stress out about my sons food. The only stressors were occasional comments from others.

[daniellegreene]

Omg! Thank you for sharing this. I thought I was the only one who took it personally when our daughter wouldn’t eat the food that I took the time to prepare lol. I can totally relate to the “clean your plate” upbringing. This is a great reminder for me to relax and to let our daughter get messy!

[zehramohi]

I don't usually comment on YouTube videos...but girl this one shheeesshhhh I couldn't have agreed more on everything you said about your first born. I related to each feeling the very same way. I have a boy now 3mons and I wanted to get some stress free experience around food with him once we begin solids. My first daughter has left me totally depressed about her selective style of eating.This video makes me feel I can do this again in a positive way. Thank you for saving me.❤️

[reneebrown]

Great advice! I also saw in that Netflix documentary on babies that what you eat while pregnant and breastfeeding can also have an impact on your babies food preferences. I'm not sure how much it affects it, but it's a pretty interesting concept.

[TiffanyLee]

Love your videos and how relatable they are. My anxiety about choking/allergies made me start with purées but we were able to transition to solids after a month and my son LOVES to eat and feed himself. I do feel like it depends on babies’ personalities too regardless of all the things we try to implement

[livinglifewithky]

First time mom of a 6 month old baby girl. I look up to you and your videos. I’m trying a combo of purees and BLW. Letting my baby gitl get messy and try to hold utensils on her own.

[nikkinikole]

I’ve heard that variety in texture also works if you don’t have the means (financially, mentally or otherwise) to provide variety in types of food. Example would be if you make pasta sauce or Mac n cheese, serve it with different types of noodles, spirals or penne or another type. So think of variety in terms of foods AND textures.

Lastly, I feel like we have to do what we can and remember that our babies grow in to adults who can make their own food choices and likely won’t stay picky. I used to be a very picky eater and now as an adult I eat a wider variety of foods and generally will try new foods. Not to say to ignore any of these tips, but remember that we don’t need to stress out SO MUCH 💕💕💕

[GaileneAlarcon]

Wish I saw this before I started my baby on solids. My baby’s 9 months and literally will only have puréed foods. All the points you put out are exactly what im going through. Glad im not the only one going through this ❤

[AloraLacen]

Thank you so much for this 🥹 my daughter is 8.5 months old & I’ve struggled SO MUCH with just relaxing about the mess 😅 it’s been one of the reasons I’ve struggled to just give her solids (her hatred of being cleaned up doesn’t help, lol). This video is very encouraging for me to just give her the food, cause she definitely wants it ❤

[bananasmatter]

I'm 16 weeks pregnant and my husband and I are considering doing this. Problem: his family is going absolutely insane over it. They're going to CHOKE! They're going to make a MESS! The worst one is saying: in my house, it WON'T be like that. Man, it's such a stress and the baby isn't even here.

[DannaMMiller]

I love how honest and vulnerable you are! That’s why I absolutely LOVE your content. You’re crushing it mama. Thank you for taking the time to share ❤

[sasysuen]

honestly happy you uploaded this video, i did the same with my daughter and now shes 7 and shes not a picky eater BUT she takes FOREVER and i feel like thats her way of "taking control " back as to taking her time eating. with my son whos now 5 months i started purrees BUT unlike spoon feeding I give him the spoon and plate and let him go at it to introduce him since hes not 6 months yet, and its textured as well like ill add rice etc hopefully doing good lol

[alexandracatomio]

I have 3 boys and my oldest has always been a picky eater. When I only had him I thought it was my mistake that he didn‘t try different foods. He found soft foods disgusting and didn‘t want to touch them. So I only fed him purrees. I always thought that I ‚made’ my child to behave that way- until I had my second child. He ate everything right away, no fussing, just a curious little guy who wanted to experience all different flavours. NOW I KNOW that picky eaters are born this way and it‘s not your fault! Don‘t doubt yourself and be too harsh Momma!
Best wishes from Austria, Europe

[oikoart]

Thank you for honest video, it is so refreshing to have someone tell it how it is as we all make mistakes as parents.

[fruitsofthespirit]

I needed this! My baby is 6 months. So trying to prevent ~some~ mistakes! 💗

[calebandrenee]

I did BLW with my first and she will eat almost anything. She's 2 1/2 now and we made a pea soup this week and that was first thing in a long time she tasted but didn't actually eat. But can't blame her, lol! I can't remember the last time she didn't want to eat something other than being full. Totally agree how helpful letting them get messy is! #2 is due in Dec and definitely going to do the same with him.

[cheetahslims]

Videos like this make me realize I am an incredibly chill mom 😂

[TheBalancedMom]

I can definitely relate to that! 5 kiddos later and I still don't like the mess that comes with eating---- I'm totally fine with messy food when it's time to play with that food (like playing with jello or the inside of pumpkin seeds-- things they don't eat but just play with) but nah, not when it's meal time. I mean they get a little messy as they learn to use a spoon and eat finger foods but not mushing it and getting it in their hair and such. We're all different and it's totally ok to skip the crazy messes at each meal!! All the kiddos went through the picky eating phase but they are out of it and eat everything-- it's crucial to be a family that always tries new foods. When they saw us doing that over and over again, they started to get excited about our taste tests!

[anashiaaftab]

I saw Ur videos back to back, I loved listening to you. You are so natural n so real. Thank you for sharing all the information. You learned with your experiences and the research u did. It Will be a big help for me, I have a 6 months old n I started with purees but my heart said she is ready for solids and very eager to feed independently so I started searching n came across Ur channel. It's a big help. Thank you