[blParent] Weaning

[Deborah Kent Stein]

Hi, Nadine,

Sounds like you've done lots of research to acquire all that great equipment! My only suggestion is that you do spoon feeding from in front or to one side rather than from behind. It feels intuitive to sit behind the highchair and reach forward with spoon in one hand and the other hand free to locate the corner of the baby's mouth, but in this position the baby can't see the parent's face. This was pointed out to me when I started this process with my daughter, so I shifted positions and got it to work, although it felt more awkward at first.

Debbie


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Subject: [blParent] Weaning

Little one is thriving now at 4 months and I’m aware that weaning is only around the corner. I have 360 sippy beakers, plastic dishes and bowls that stick to the tray/table, a large silicone mat with sections that holds food (not sure if I’ve described that very well). I have toy tethers for sippy beaker and snack pots when baby starts to snack in stroller.  

I’m undecided what high chair to use at home but will be buying a Phil and teds type lobster chair for travelling when little one gets a bit bigger. It attaches to table via clamps, has a 5 point safety harness and folds to pack away under stroller. My thoughts around the high chair are a 360 swivel chair with removable tray table. It has a large bar stool type base with seat attached by one main pole. This will eliminate any legs on the floor for trip hazard and also mean easier tidy up. The stable base will hopefully make it unable to tip if baby kicks at adult dining table. 

My instinct is baby lead weaning, with hand over hand spoon feeding where applicable. This is also a consideration for the high chair, can dad or I comfortably sit within arms reach or behind baby to assist. 

Any thoughts or experiences welcome. 

Regards 
Nadine
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