When we started our BLS journey nearly five years ago I was hoping it would give DD good long term eating habits and avoid the eating problems I heard about. I remember worrying about DD not wanting solids for well over the first month and refuting the 'oh but she'll choke!' comments.

I thought some of you starting out on BLS might like to hear how it worked out for us in the long term.

DD went through a few fussy phases like all kids. But she was always offered what we ate. DP usually incorporates things she does like as well. Our only rules are to make an effort (at least try it or have a bit) and if you're too full to finish your dinner, then you're too full for desert.

DD eats really well. Her favorite foods are vegetables, particularly broccoli and other green veggies. The last thing on her plate to eat is usually the meat. If she gets to choose what we have for dinner you can bet her first two things will be veggies. If she wants a snack, she helps herself to fruit. We make our own bread at home (mostly wholemeal) and after a few days at Nana's last week she told me she liked the food better at home because she didn't like the white bread.

She is so good to take out to dinner because she will always eat something on offer. She doesn't always eat all of her lunch at school (too busy, apparently), but you can be sure the carrot sticks, pieces of cucumber and grape tomatoes will be gone.

Food is never a source of stress in our house. If she's hungry, she'll eat and I know she's eating well. I'm not sure how this will translate when she's a teenager, but right now she's good. Oh, and she knows what McDonalds is - it's a traveling treat for us - but she still can't pronounce it properly. Sushi is her favorite takeaway.

Thanks BB for putting us on the BLS road!