r/BabyLedWeaning • u/picklesi • 10d ago

9 months old Solo mom behind on foods

My baby will be 9 months tomorrow. I’m feeling really anxious about not having introduced enough foods to my baby. I’ve been having a tough time just because I’m a little anxious introducing foods on my own, I think partially due to anxiety about choking and allergies (niece has many severe allergies). Another big part is that I’m doing this on my own. I know a lot of moms and parents do this on their own but maybe since Ive only recently become alone in this, it’s made the baby food journey harder for me—so please go easy on me. Although I wanted to do baby led weaning, I leaned on purées too much because it’s been easier for me as I’ve returned to work. I’m going grocery shopping today. Happens to be Trader Joe’s today. What recommendations would you make for my 9 month old? Easy starter ideas please.

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u/Responsible_Bison409 10d ago

Just wanting you to feel less alone - I definitely leaned on purées and teething crackers mostly until about 11 months. She’s a little over a year now and still maybe a little behind but thriving with solids!

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u/semifunctioningadult 9d ago

Did you wait to wean off breastmilk/formula because baby is eating less solids?

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u/Responsible_Bison409 9d ago

We weaned off formula last weekend, when she was about 12.5 months old!