As long as it’s clean I don’t see anything wrong with it.

Each to their own. Do it at babies pace

Looks great if everything is sterile and fresh.

I don’t think licking fresh fruit or veg is harmful but that’s just me

I don’t see nothing wrong as long as Its safe for baby.

Mums know when their kids are ready.we can see it in our little babies.

The best sentence in this article is ‘mums know when their baby is ready for solids’. (Interchange mum with dad, parent, carer etc)
This is absolutely right. We know our babies and know when they are ready. So comments about 4 months being too early or having to wait till 6 months for solids – each baby is individual and therefore so is when they are ready for solids.

The ‘baby led licking’ was obviously said in a joking way. I think lots of parents do this anyway – especially if doing baby led eating. And anyone who’s had a baby knows – when they reach a certain age licking is all they do! It’s part of normal development, it’s sensory development and learning about their world.

So long as it’s safe – and this mum is as bub is not ‘eating’ or swallowing any solids, just tasting. Clearly has head & neck control. And is showing interest.

I actually think baby lead weaning should be more educated and promoted – especially to 1st time parents. Has so many benefits for bub, results in babies being exposed to and later eating a wider variety of foods, developmentally fantastic for them, and I found easier when preparing meals. We all had the same meals – just varied texture and size to suit Bubs and kids stage & ability. And didn’t add salt or sugar.

Back when I had my children we were encouraged to introduce solids at 4 months.

This is no longer relevant to me, but as a means of learning tastes, etc. I think it’s a great idea. Baby is not eating the food so it’s not an issue with eating solids, but just learning new and different tastes. I like it!

As long as the baby is safe and happy it is fine

As long as baby is safe

We do baby lead weaning – but from 6 months onwards. Cute idea though☺️

It sounds odd! When my kids were little it changed from bus trying solids from 4 months to 4 – 6 months and my oldest two and 14 months apart so back then thing were always changing. I’m not evening sure what the recommendations are now.

Each to their own when it comes to feeding etc. All babies are different and you do what works for you but what I will say is what a gorgeous little baby!

I started with solids when my twins showed interest in our food. One earlier the other one a little bit later.

The recommendation for starting solid is 4-6 months so if they’re ready at 6 months why wouldn’t you start!

Gosh i really hope this doesnt become a trend people follow thinking its just ok. Their babies need to be ready and usually food is safer from 6 months onwards even if they are licking it. Their guts arent ready.

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  • • Mum2archer replied
    • 22 May 2022 , 11:08 pm

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  I agree. we too were advised to wait until 6 months

There’s always going to be for and against for this idea but not all babies develop at the same rate. It might be safe for some babies to start at 4 months but I’d check with my paediatrician first.

Good luck – I’m sure things will always settle down in the long term for you both.

I’d never feed a baby prior to 6 months, they are but to young!