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BLW book recs?
The more I read about BLW, the more interested I am in it. So far we've been doing purees and jarred stuff, but I'd like to read up a bit on BLW. Does anyone have a book rec that they can share?
Re: BLW book recs?
He did great. I mean we still get compliments on how well he eats and the array. He seriously didn't eat a ton when he was tiny but it was no big deal around 9/10 months it clicked and we were all good.
This is what I read. It's by Gil Rapley. The Amazon reviews are correct - the book is a bit repetitive. I joined the FB group and there are a lot of helpful Q&A, videos, etc.
You're local so you may want to take the 1 hr class at BRC - both JenD and I took it. It's like an abbreviated version of the book, but you can ask questions.
Z is 6.5 months and we haven't started yet. I'm not convinced he's ready plus we've been traveling so I haven't felt like dealing. But we also haven't started cereals or purees because I want to skip them in favor of BLW and let me tell you the raised and side-eyes I get when people (family, healthcare providers, etc.) ask what he's eating and I say he's still EBF.
Im with you - I feel like M is ready for more than jarred or purrees but I have no idea what to do..mother of the year! haha
Ditto. This is the book I'm currently reading. FYI - The Montco library doesn't carry it.
And I agree, the FB group is helpful - make sure you click on the right one because there are a couple - Baby-led Weaning.
As JRM said, we both took the class. I was already familiar with the concept from reading about it on various blogs so I didn't find it too helpful but it was nice to be able to ask specific questions. But you could also just ask specific questions on the FB board.
J is 5.5 months and still has a strong tongue thrust reflex so I'm not even planning on attempting it for another month. People keep asking if we've started rice cereal yet and most I just say no and leave it at that because I don't want to get into it.
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#2 10.23.13 EDD
Here are some websites I found helpful:
http://www.babyledweaning.com/
http://baby-led-solids.blogspot.com/
http://www.rapleyweaning.com/
http://wholesomebabyfood.momtastic.com/babyledweaning.htm
#1 12.11.11
#2 10.23.13 EDD
The top three and the FB page were what we used. And holy hell it feels like FOREVER ago.
I was told by DH's aunt that I am basically starving Penny. She should be eating full meals and barely BF at this point.