A MOTHER has left parents open-mouthed after showing off the dinner she gave her six-month-old baby.
Isabella, a from , , has unexpectedly caused quite the controversy with her latest video of her adorable .
Parents have been left totally divided after a mother showed off the protein-filled dinner she served up to her six-month-old daughterCredit: tiktok./@isabella9511_
Isabella confirmed that she didn’t season the meat, but many thought it was “dangerous” for a babyCredit: tiktok./@isabella9511_
The , who recently started (BLW) with her little darling, has since come under fire for posting a clip of her child’s online.
In the short video, viewers saw Isabella hand her sweet baby a plate with a large piece of steak.
Alongside the clip, the mother penned: “ for the first time? Yesssss.”
During the clip, Isabella’s baby attempted to take hold of the entire piece of meat, to which her mum was there to help her hold it.
Seconds later, the youngster was able to grip it herself and moments after, was seen attempting to chew the thick piece of protein.
Not only did she not cup up the steak fillet, but Isabella also confirmed that she didn’t add any seasoning to the meat either.
She explained: “No seasoning!
“Straight on the grill, can’t have salt yet at six months.”
Social media users react
But Isabella’s clip, which was posted under the username @ isabella9511_ , has clearly left many open-mouthed, as it has quickly racked up 2.4 million views.
It’s also caused a huge divide – while many described the others didn’t see a problem with how Isabella had served the meat.
She can’t even chew that and definitely not something that should not be given to a six month old
TikTok user
One person said: “Cute, but a serious choking hazard though.”
Another added: “Possible but y’all do your thing.”
To this, one foodie replied: “Not to mention stomach problems because the meat will be hard on her stomach.”
A fourth commented: “She can’t even chew that and definitely not something that should not be given to a six month old.”
What is baby led weaning?
Starting your baby on food can be a daunting, scary process.
And while mums have depended for years on purees and soft, easy to eat foods for their babies, there’s another approach that often causes controversy.
Namely baby led weaning (BLW).
Instead of spoon-feeding your baby pureed or mashed foods, BLW means offering them “only finger foods and letting them feed themselves from the start”, the NHS explained.
“You can offer a range of small, finger-sized pieces of food,” they added.
“Some parents prefer baby-led weaning to spoon feeding, while others combine a bit of both.
“There’s no right or wrong way – the most important thing is that your baby eats a wide variety of food and gets all the nutrients they need.”
Meanwhile, someone else chimed in: “This is so dangerous!”
But at the same time, one mother snapped: “What is up with you people? Nothing wrong with what this mama is doing. She’s right there and this is actually good for the baby.”
Another agreed: “I love this, it’s so good for babies to .”
While one mum claimed: “I keep telling people these babies do not want any or . They want the real thing.”
Expert advice
Despite the concern from users, according to baby led weaning specialists Solid Starts , steak may be introduced to tots from the age of just six months old, when they are ready to start solids.
The experts explained: “The safest way to introduce steak to is to offer large pieces or offer it on the bone.”
If the baby succeeds in biting off a too-big piece of meat, take a deep breath, stay calm, and give your child a chance to work with the food
Experts at Solid Starts
As well as this, the pros added: “Before offering to the baby, remove any loose chunks of meat or pieces of fat. Babies will mostly just suck and gnaw on the meat.
“If the baby succeeds in biting off a too-big piece of meat, take a deep breath, stay calm, and give your child a chance to work with the food.
“In most cases, if the piece of food is too big, babies spit it out or the gag reflex helps thrust it forward and out of the mouth.”
If your , the professionals warned: “Gently tilt them forward and put your hand beneath their chin to indicate they can spit it out.
“Sticking your own tongue out can help teach babies how to spit.
“Do not put your fingers in a baby’s mouth, as this can push food further down the throat, increasing the risk of .”
Baby led weaning pros Solid Starts actually advise giving babies from the age of just six months steak – in large strips or on the boneCredit: solidstarts/instagram
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