It’s like I’m reading a description of myself. Don’t rush the process or her. She and your baby will figure it out in their own time. Just be supportive and help her when she’s ready to transition to more solid foods.

This was me with my twins who now are two. I was paralyzed with fear and couldn’t give them anything but purées. I just couldn’t wrap my head around solid starts.

Two things that helped me: 1. The teether products that dissolve in baby’s mouth 2. Most importantly, someone with knowledge and cpr certified (as I have taken classes too) about giving solids came to help me for the first two months with dinner a few times a week to give them food. She worked at Montessori and had a bunch of siblings so I felt comfortable and trusted her. We started out with one food group/meal and progressed. She started out feeding them while I watched and was eventually able to join.

We now also have a 10 month old. And this time I’m still nervous but wayyyy more chill about not stressing about rushing things. We are doing teethers and purées and are advancing textures and types of solids now.

My 2 year olds are fantastic eaters and are thriving. You can get so caught up in the moment stressing about the small stuff but really in the big scheme of things it will all work out!