My baby is 6mo and we are trying food for the first time. Start with cereal or fruits/veggies?

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My LO turned 6mo and is only fed with breast milk. She's already the size of a 9mo old and never needed cereal for reflux or anything! I'm hearing conflicting reports on whether she should start with cereal or go straight to one veggie and one fruit. 
What did you start with? What was/is your routine? So clueless and need help! Thanks! (My daughter is also thankful!) 😍🌈

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Look into baby led weaning, its whole foods cut into large chunks so they can get used to the taste and texture of foods and learn how to chew. Helps them develop their gag reflex as well so they learn not to choke. 🙂

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We just fed our son straight off of our plate. Baby led weaning is so much easier, and more fun!

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Midwife has always told me purée only. Cereal can upset many baby’s tiny tummies, and their tummies are only ready for soft, mushy purées at this age.
Of course, you should confirm with your doctor / pediatrician, but that is what my midwife and doctors have told me in the past.

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She’s soooooo cute. Skip the cereal. No nutritional benefit. I preferred the oatmeal if you’re going that route. Veggies are a good first choice.

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Veggies first in my house

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Baby led weaning all the way 👍🏻 we started at 6 months and it was awesome. Never had to buy anything outside of what we were eating and the only thing I had to worry about was cutting it appropriately!

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Fill them up on their normal amount of milk and then let them play with whatever you decide on!

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So cute btw!!!! In my experience, the cereal is flavorless. My little one ate it but as soon as she had the taste of fruits and vegetables she no longer ate the cereal. I wouldn’t waste your money on cereal. We have two bags full of organic cereal that I’ve been planning to make cookies with 😂

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I’m actually finding the cereal is amazing for teaching my 4.5 month boy how to use a cup so I’ll keep doing that. He loves using a cup and is getting so good at it. When he’s got better fine motor skills we’ll do baby led weaning. 
I know the cereal has barely any nutritional value but my boy is SO big (in 12 month clothing already) and I want to make sure he’s getting enough iron because he’s exclusively BF as well. Good luck mama. Have fun with it!

My baby is 6mo and we are trying food for the first time. Start with cereal or fruits/veggies?

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