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Weaning can be tricky at the best of times, but weaning a baby with allergies is a whole new challenge. Read about Kate's experience from My Family Fever. 

If you’ve got a brand-new baby in the house this holiday season, you’re probably feeling equal parts overjoyed and exhausted right now – and perhaps a bit unsure as to just how to navigate the previously-familiar silly season of parties, gifting and general merriment with a tiny one in tow. 

This week, blogger Sarah from This Mama Life, gives us her advice on Introducing Textures to little ones during their weaning journey. Read her tips for how you can incorporate different foods in to you baby’s meals.

As all parents know, toddlers are some of the most adorable little people on the planet –  and what with those kissable cheeks, those gorgeous baby curls and that tendency to give big, loving hugs, how could they not be? But as parents also know, these exact same fonts of cuteness also have the power to drive you right to distraction... and they do tend to use it. Just about every day. 

Okay, all you parents in the weaning trenches – hands up if you’ve encountered this scenario. You’re introducing your baby to the exciting taste of a brand-new vegetable (broccoli, say, or parsnip). They eagerly open wide, take a big mouthful... and make the most incredible grimace you’ve ever seen. The puree ends up everywhere, and the baby is giving you a look that says, “Don’t EVER try that one on me again, Mum!”