8-9 Months Old Babies: Sample BLW Feeding Schedule
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Dec 16, 2021
Discover the ins and outs of feeding babies aged 8-9 months as moms share their baby-led weaning journeys. Learn why this phase is crucial for self-feeding, and how to gauge when to drop a milk feed. Explore why timing and diversity in food options matter, and get practical insights on adapting feeding schedules to encourage your little one’s interest in solids. Tune in for real experiences and tips to help your baby thrive during this exciting mealtime transition!
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Feeding Frequency for 8-9 Months
Feed babies aged eight to nine months two to three times a day to increase solid food intake.
Consider dropping a milk feed around this age to boost interest and participation in meals.
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Golden Age of Baby Led Weaning
The eight to nine month phase is the "golden age" when baby-led weaning skills usually click.
This happens typically 8 to 12 weeks after starting solids, offering parents reassurance to keep going.
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Flexibility in Feeding Schedules
Avoid stressing about daily food frequency variations; consistency trumps perfection.
Offer solids regularly but allow flexibility on tiring or busy days.
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#187: How often should babies who are 8-9 months old eat? And what foods should they be eating? Is it time to drop a milk feed yet? Inside of this episode I’m joined by 5 moms of babies who are 8-9 months old and they’re sharing their current baby-led weaning feeding schedules. Some are struggling, some are succeeding, but all are doing a great job leaning into their baby’s ability to self-feed...and I hope you can glean some insight on possible schedule setups for YOUR 8-9 month old baby from this episode.
Listen to this episode to learn:
How Phase 2 of baby-led weaning (the 2nd 8 weeks of BLW) leads you right into the golden age of BLW: it is GOING to click for your baby in this phase, just wait for it!
Why it’s probably time to consider dropping a milk feed and how that can help increase interest in food and participation in feeding at mealtimes for your baby
How often 8 months old and 9 month old babies should eat.
Not sure about which foods to offer your baby next? Get your copy of my original 100 FIRST FOODS list on my free online video workshop called BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS.
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Want guided help on how to make all of the 100 FIRST FOODS™ safely for your baby? My program BABY-LED WEANING WITH KATIE FERRARO has a 100 FIRST FOODS daily meal plan and everything else you need to start solid foods safely with baby-led weaning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.
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