In the beginning I gave plainer foods with a rule that they were good if they could melt in the mouth, that way while both me and baby E were getting used to this whole new world, I wouldn't have heart failure in the process. Things like sweet potato , Butternut squash, turnip and parsnip chips were a big hit, They are naturally sweet and also stay together well to hold . Turnip, sweet potato and butternut can be put straight in oven but I find parsnip is better parboiled for 2-3 minutes and then oven cooked. After the first time to taste these I started adding a little flavor with dried herbs and spices so cinnamon, thyme, turmeric , even chilli and garlic. As I breast fed my theory was she was able for flavor as she'd had it before and she really does love flavor. Even if you're not breastfeeding, just try adding new stronger tastes slowly and gently once they seem confident with the main food.
Another firm favorite with baby E was oven baked courgette with goats cheese, I would cut it down the middle and then in half so like Courgette boats!(There's a post with an adapted option and lovely photo's coming soon), I'd cook it in tinfoil for 15 minutes 180 degrees and then spread some goats cheese and back in oven for 5 more minutes. Baby E would scrape out the flesh and goats cheese with her gums as she had no teeth at the time and then discard the skin, it really showed me how genius the whole blw experience was going to be for us.
Beams' experience:
Lolly was far more adventurous than me, poor D got boiled potatoes and carrots far too often at the start! At the very beginning I cooked traditional meat and two veg dinners for myself and the other half, and gave D the potatoes and veg. As above, carrots, parsnips, sweet potatoes featured heavily. He thought green beans were hilarious and would gum away on them quite happily. He also liked baby corn, I'd give that raw for nibbles :)
Once he seemed to be managing vegetables well, I gained confidence to branch out a bit. That's what I find great about BLW, the baby will just potter along at his own pace, and that pace is usually perfect for me to become comfortable before stepping things up for him.
Once vegetables were consistently going well, I introduced chicken. My child would throw himself under a bus for some chicken, HUGE fan! A good tip, tear it rather than cut it. It will fall apart along its own grain and baby will be able to pull it apart more easily. Even now, he's almost one and chicken is one of those foods I can be sure will be swallowed.
Basically, just take it slowly, and be sure to follow baby, they'll let you know how you're doing!
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