Self feeding puffs at 7 months old. Baby led weaning

Our active explorerTiffany has reached another milestone of her life! Learning how to eat puffs! These plum baby organic puffs are healthy, no salt and sugar added, melts in the mouth and easy to chew.
As she doesn't have teeth and she is 7 months old, we were skeptical initially as Trinity had teeth at 5 months old. But we learnt from our friend Tricia, that the gums are sharp with the teeth right underneath. So we tried by holding one puff and let her take a bite to see the response. She took a little bite and chewed for a while and swallowed before asking for the next bite! We were so touched and amazed with the wisdom that God has given her and after trying a few puffs, we invited her to sit in her bumbo seat with her bumbo table and placed a few puffs onto her baby bjorn plate (which is specially designed to encourage self feeding and it is proven to work with Trinity who self fed independently by 11 months old) and let her explore and pick up the pieces independently. So proud of my darling Tiffany! This is her first time trying, practice makes perfect so we will cheer her on as her perfect her pincer grip and eat independently!

Child led weaning: a special and exclusive journey I shared with my first born, Trinity, from 8th Sept 2009- 28th Feb 2011

It is finished.

Finished. Not to symbolize an end but to mark a new developmental milestone.



And so I swore that I would breastfeed till at least when Trinity was 6 months old. However, the initial period was so terrifying, I'd thought I would have never made it through.



Severe low milk supply that cause Trinity to have Starvation Jaundice. She was hospitalized for 3 days 2 nights and I cried for 6 hours on that day she was admitted, forcing myself to eat so that I could still have milk for her.



Stress was the main reason for the low supply. That was when I decided to focus on Jesus and let him take over. I went to Mrs Wong at Thomson Parent craft and she helped tremendously in assessing and providing tips for increase of milk flow. (Thank you Mrs Wong, Lilian and Team!!! Eternal gratefulness!)



By the time Trinity was 2 months old, she only needed 1 side per feed. By the time she was 5 months olld and I was going back to work, I had more than 150 packets of frozen breastmilk on reserve for her.



I continued to pump at work and let her feed on demand after work and started supplementing her with formula when she was about 11 months old.



After 12 months old, I felt that she will need to stop eventually but I prayed and believed for a child initiated weaning as I did not want any tears, agony and pain. I wanted her to be ready herself.

2 weeks ago, she started to tell me that I didnt have milk. She asked for Formula and she started to sleep throughout the night. She didn't need to latch on to sleep. She didn't need any comfort feeding.

Though I was sad as this exclusive bonding journey has come to an end, I am happy for her!

We had communion and prayed over her that the journey ahead will be even better. :)



Genesis 21:8 And the child grew, and was weaned: and Abraham made a great feast the same day that Isaac was weaned.



Thank you Trinity for this special journey, Mummy will never forget this , :) I love you.p

Cream of Japanese Sweet potato

This week, Tiffany revisited sweet potato. I used the chicco machine to steam and blend it and added breast milk and a little warm water. Tiffany loves it!
The previous week we scrapped the flesh of the grilled sweet potato directly while alternating with spoons of warm water. These 2 alternatives are east to prepare. I would recommend the whole grilled sweet potato to be brought out and only peeled open upon meal
time to ensure freshness.

Inspiring yummy mummies
PoshPearl

Recipes for children

All mothers want the best for their children and food and nutrition is fundamental. Starting from infancy, breastfeeding takes centre stage and eventually our babies start to explore the world and realizes that food can co-exist in their dictionary too. I am sad to say that Trinity had her fair share of baby jar food when she was young and her meals were mainly home cooked by my mum. However, now that I am cooking daily, I make it up to Trinity by preparing breakfast bentos and lunch specially for her apart from the dinner that we share. Tiffany of course have the privilege of eating home cooked food by me and I would like to try as much as possible to stay away from jar food.
Although, there is nothing wrong with jar food, I would, however, like to present to you the concept of fresh fine dining options for children. My about-to-turn 3 years old Trinity and 5 months old Tiffany enjoy their meal times with a variety of colorful ingredients in attractive presentation and I hope your little ones would too!

Inspiring Yummy Mummies,
PoshPearl