help with weaning prems plz

[staky89]

Hiya my little girl is now 6 months old. She was born at 28weeks. Her consultant said we can start weaning her. Just wondering whats the best to start with and how much / how often to give it her?

Thanks in advance x

 

[AP]

Is she 6 months actual age?
I would stick to purees if thats the case, as she may not have the motor skills for more solid foods

 

[staky89]

Thank you. Yes shes 6months actual age.

 

[AP]

Yep I would just take it easy, try purees, and dont worry if she doesnt take to it - you have plenty of time

 

[Srrme]

Stick to purees, and take it slow. My Ped suggested I wean my 28 weeker at that age too, and he wasn't having it! I ended up putting it off until he was ready.

 

[rbourre]

We tried at 6 months actual with my 29 weeker. She wasn't ready so we waited a bit longer. She was around 7.5 months 5 adjusted when she really started eating. 2 months later, she still only wants purees but she eats well.