Hi Leesha

Most babies do make faces as if what they're eating is the most disgusting thing in the world (it usually is!) and at first might have a bit of a tongue co-ordination problem, but if they are ready for the food they usually have a pretty good go at trying it and will readily open their mouth again for more.

If Taj is gagging on it, perhaps your suspicion is right and he isn't ready? I've read that if you push a baby into trying to take solids before they're ready, then you might end up with them refusing to take it once they are. So, I wouldn't push him and would just leave it a week and try again see how he feels about it then.

I would have thought that plain Farax made up with breast milk would be the thing he'd most likely take, especially if it's on the thinner side initially, as it would be close to what he is used to tasting. When you try him again after a break, try putting a bit on your little finger at first and letting him suck it to see if he takes it and once he gets used to the taste, try again with a soft, shallow baby spoon.

I know that you were told he'd do better in recovery if he was heavier, but remember he will be heavier than when they said that anyway from all that lovely expressed booby milk you give him!