Sorry for writing back so late Cath, my mother in law was visiting
i tried to give LO some very 'soft' finger foods but i think she is not ready for it, she was chocking.
what I did to try and change some things was to sit next to the table and put her in my lap, in front of a plate with the food and her spoon. she put her hands in immediately, put some in her mouth, and then I gently gave her some with the spoon. it was OK (but OH so messy
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I also put some fruit in a special baby strainer they can hold and suck and squish the fruit in their mouth, she really loved it.
but generally she is not excited about eating anything besides her milk.
My mother in law made some really tasty vegetable soup with chicken and we pureed it for her. what we tried was to give her her morning bottle and then after 4 hours (no fruit in between) give the puree, before the next bottle, just to see if it was a hunger issue or she doesn't want the food. after 2 bites that was it
and then she goggled down her bottle.
mmm my mother in law was getting nervous I was not trying enough, she was saying "shove it in there"
- but I would not - will never force her to eat if she doesn't want.
I will keep trying every day , little by little, i won't lie - this is a bit frustrating but since shes healthy and happy I guess there is nothing to worry about now.
I think she also needs some more time learning what to do with the food in her mouth - we will get there!
thanks!
Shira