So this week has been all over the place. Both Damon and I have been ill with the cold (and me being more tired from him waking up more during the night) but I thought I would share some highlights from this week.
Firstly on Tuesday I went to my first post birth class. Since Damon is over 6 months old and is ready for solids, I adapted to be prepared incase he chokes on his food. So we attended a baby first aid class. I will say I would highly recommend anyone to take this class as it gives you the knowledge on what to do if anyone under the age of 16 is choking or not breathing, as they teach you how to hopefully dislodge the blockage and how to do cpr.
Since taking the class, I feel more confident on what to do for when I start Damon on solids, as we are doing baby led weaning. Baby led weaning is just another way to start baby on solids but instead of blending the food like with traditional weaning, you can give them the same foods you are eating providing its low in salt and sugar contents and easy to grab (cut up to adult finger sizes), plus instead of yourself spoon-feeding them, just let them crack on and feed themselves.
One of the best things about BLW is that the baby decides when they are full instead of us making them eat a full jar of mush thus causing their tiny stomachs to over stretch. Also it teaches them how to chew first then swallow, whilst with the TW their food is liquidised so they just swallow the food and when it comes to them having chances of food, they would swallow first which causes a higher risk of choking. In BLW it is normal for babies to gag when trying to figure out solids for the first time and it’s scary as hell hence why I took the class, but there is a difference in gagging and choking. Gagging they go red in face and splutter (don’t interfere with a gagging baby as this can cause them to inhale food and start choking) and with choking they go blue and silent.
Not sure where this is sourced as I saved this from a Facebook group I am in.
The signs that baby HAS to have before starting solids is that they;
MUST be 6 MONTHS OLD (yes jars and pouches have 4 months+ on them but these are being changed to meet the current guildlines)
http://www.babymilkaction.org/archives/8274 article from Baby milk action about the change in baby food labels.
They must have lost their tongue thrust (pushing food out)
Can sit unaided for a few minutes
Can use the pincer grip to bring food to their mouths with good hand to mouth coordination
Sorry I have rambled on a bit, but another highlight from this week is that Damon has started solids! He has had loads of fun trying new flavours of watermelon, natural yoghurt, baby sweetcorn, broccoli and carrots. Yes it is messy and he didn’t eat much but this is what blw is all about as their main source of nutrients till they are 1 is from their milk (either breast or formula).
I hope you have enjoyed my ramblings on this blog as this is the start of a “baby series” that I will be doing over the next few weeks including what I found to be important during pregnancy, in the hospital, labour story and after birth items for both parents and baby. If there is something you would like to see in the baby series, please add into the comments 🙂
I haven’t got children yet
But my best friend does, I shall be sure to share hair blog with her xxx
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Thank you 🙂
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Oh I hope that you both feel better soon! 🙂 Can’t wait to hear your labour story haha 😀 I’ve been reading those like maniac lately (I’m on week 36+6 atm with my first)
♥ Jasmin N // Little Things With Jassy
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I hope you both are feeling better now! Its so cute to see the photos of both of you. I dont have children but is seems like a wonderful responsability
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Thank you, oh it is wonderful and so rewarding
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Hope you’re feeling better! And that class you took seemed so useful! I actually think everyone should learn what to do if a person (child or adult) is choking. You never know what happens.
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He is so cute! It’s so good to know how to help people in emergency cases, especially if they are babies or teens.
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He looks so cute trying to figure the food out, good choice with the BLW and first aid, can’t wait to see how he gets on further down the line 🙂
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Your child is so cute. Hope you both are doing fine now? 🙂
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He’s absolutely adorable! I hope you’re both feeling better soon 🙂 being ill is the worst!
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Loved this post!
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I hope you and the baby are feeling better now!
I love these photos, the baby is so cute. They remind me of my own children when they were babies. It’s a huge responsibility to be a parent.
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I don’t have babies but your little one really is cute! Maybe I should remember those tips if I happen to be babysitting someones children. 🙂
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Great post! Thanks.
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Your babe is so precious! Please do continue this series. I don’t have kids but I enjoyed reading this and your previous posts about the little one! 🙂
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What an adorable article, so sweet! Im pregnant and I cant wait to hold my baby in June ❤
These Posts make me so happy and looking forward. Hope youre both feeling a bit better Xo
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Led weaning seems like great way that leads to eating solids. I found the difference between gagging and choking really helpful, and I would really want to be able to learn first aid for my kid one day.
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This post reminded me of my mum’s story about me when I was little. I was obsessed with watermelon.. loved it, but every time I ate it, I will got fever straight away xx
Damon is soooo adorableee.. ❤
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Damon is a beautiful baby! I hope both of you are feeling better!! Nothing worst than being sick and seeing your loved ones sick as well.
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It’s very important to know what to do in case of emergencies like someone choking or needing a CPR. I don’t have children yet but those classes look like a must for all new moms and dads!
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