I started weaning DS at 4.5months on advice of HV. He started on baby rice & then veg & fruit purees & so far has been loving it.
Now he's 6months I'm gradually introducing him to new foods like weetabix, ready brek, chicken, fish, red meat, lentils, cheese & pasta.
However, a lot of these things are really making him gag. Not sure if its the taste (not sweet enough??) or the texture (too thick??). Even mashed potato mixed with his milk makes him gag. He's had runny purees for quite a while & I read that he should be able to cope with them being a bit thicker now, in preparation for adding texture by the time he's 7-8months.
I've also tried him on a few finger foods e.g. banana, steamed carrot batons & toast & he sucked at them, but when a piece broke off into his mouth he gagged on this too.
Anyone elses LO's done this & got any advice for me?? Do I just wait til he's a little older before trying finger foods again or will I make him more resistant by not exposing him to these things early on??
