I've been trying BLW but my son is more interested in throwing food on the floor than putting it in his mouth! Can I do a mix of purees and finger foods?

Before 1 year old, your child's main source of nutrients is still from milk - so there's no rush to get LO to be eating solids yet! In fact, you can make sure that he is ready first - common signs are that he is eager to have food and can sit by himself unsupported. When he is ready, offer foods slowly and patiently - some BLW babies are able to start eating soon after they start, but most don't really "eat" until months later! BLW sometimes include many food throwing, messy clean-ups and figuring out what your child likes/dislikes. Most BLW parents may advise against doing a mix because it may cause confusion between whether he should be chewing or just swallowing the food (hence increasing risk of choking) - but it's up to your comfort level I guess!

Don't worry about your son throwing his food intake as his main source of nutrients would still be from his milk. My son is throwing his food about too but as many BLW-practising mummies would advise in having patience as babies are naturally curious little beings. They would mashed it up to see what it happens, throw it about.. generally only maybe 20% gets into his mouth. They would soon gradually learn how to feed themselves. I know many would advise in spoon feeding while practising BLW as it would confuse the baby and the risk of choking would be higher, but I do spoon feed my son porridge as well and so far, everything looks good! Make sure that the BLW food is soft and mashable between gums to prevent any risk of choking.

why not?! :D althought BLW followers would say that isn't BLW anymore, but do what's comfortable for you, your child and your family!

thanks