Kaytee - we waited until the girls were 6 months before we started, mainly due to the fact the girls were premmie and totally not ready before then, but also in the Gil Rapley BLW book, there is some really interesting points on when to start, and why babies were always started on solids (or puree) early (4 months). It is worth grabbing a copy if you can. It basically says that the 'true' sign of readiness (as opposed to people saying stuff like they need food if they wake at night, are big babies, small babies etc) is if they can sit up with little or no support, can grab things and accurately bring them to their mouth, and if they are munching on their toys and chewing, rather than just sucking on them.

BLS with twins is an interesting journey so far. C is a total 'whole' food girl - could not get a spoon past her lips if I tried, so thankgod BLS seems to work for her. I would of freaked out if she was DS and tried to ram food down her throat. She is a complete mess monster - Weetbix on the wall, avocado sandwich under the fat rolls on her chin , most food chucked over the side of the highchair. M is a different story - she is our little baby and like to be fed from a spoon first, and when she has had enough, she will have a try of something she can grip onto. It's all very cute. I do feel like I spend my day revolved around food and sitting down with the kids eating!

DH's parents came around the other night and freaked out at the sight of the girls eating stalk of broccoli. MIL said they would choke to death and any food should be mashed up and mix with custard. Hmmm.. I really don't love her 'helpful' advice.