Pedi said to wait until 6 months like we did with T. I actually plan to introduce oatmeal or something like that at 5 months, if he's sitting up on his own, to see how he does. As far as type, we did Gerber with T and she did well so we'll do that again. I would love to be able to make it for him but I just do not have anymore free time. I started T off with veggies and once I found the ones she liked I started letting her do the fruits.
I was a little bit of a crazy person with DS and I'll likely be with DD too although MH is going to have her for a bunch of her early eating.
At 6mos I intro 3 cereals, then 3 proteins, then 3 veg, then 3 fruit, and then one of each in rotation. With each one I make sure that it is the only new food for three days and keep an eye out for allergic reactions.
Post by NellieOleson on May 10, 2016 13:27:21 GMT -5
I can't imagine starting a baby on solids at 4 months. That's nuts.
I'm in no hurry to get her started on anything but breastmilk. Their poop turns so gross once they are eating real food.
I'll wait until right around 6 months when she seems ready (sits up and is interested in food). We'll start with avocado, and then start giving her bits of whatever we are eating at meals.
I'll avoid baby cereal unless needed for some sort of medical reason. She'll probably get oatmeal often, but just the steel cut oats dd1 and I eat for breakfast.
Post by sjames2015 on May 10, 2016 14:16:25 GMT -5
DD1 hated the cereal and her system didn't like it either. We started her at 6 months, she was crawling by then. The dr had us stop after trying it for a month then restart at 8 months. She still hates the cereal, but somewhat liked the vegetables. I'm not wanting to do puréed this time so I think I'll just give her small pieces of what we are eating BLW I guess. Not sure how to start that though.
NellieOleson, I was all set for 6 months and the dr. threw me for a loop saying we should start cereal now. I'm definitely going to hold off for a while. I like that it's just BF for now
The AAP and WHO both recommend starting at 6 months. I wonder why your ped thinks now is the time to start? I'd definitely wait a bit if I were you. BM diapers are something to look back on fondly once solids start.
NellieOleson, I was all set for 6 months and the dr. threw me for a loop saying we should start cereal now. I'm definitely going to hold off for a while. I like that it's just BF for now
The AAP and WHO both recommend starting at 6 months. I wonder why your ped thinks now is the time to start? I'd definitely wait a bit if I were you. BM diapers are something to look back on fondly once solids start.
The recommendations change so often. When S was 4 months we were told to start cereal, and the public health nurse nearly took my head off at 6 months when I told her we were feeding table food. It's possible her pedi just hasn't changed views yet.
Plenty of pediatricians are okay with starting cereal at 4mo from what I've heard.
We likely won't start for another month at the 5-5.5mo range (oatmeal mixed with breast milk most likely). Purees and a mix of table food after he's 6 months old.
Plenty of pediatricians are okay with starting cereal at 4mo from what I've heard.
We likely won't start for another month at the 5-5.5mo range (oatmeal mixed with breast milk most likely). Purees and a mix of table food after he's 6 months old.
Yeah, there are definitely many peds who okay solids early, I guess I just wonder why? All the current research, not to mention their professional organization says wait... It's just odd to me that some of them take an approach like that. I know a lot of parents would start early anyway, I guess I just think the pediatrician should be informed as to the latest guidelines and advise their patients accordingly. I really wouldn't think they would actively encourage the early introduction of solids when the parent was already planning on waiting until 6 months.
Plenty of pediatricians are okay with starting cereal at 4mo from what I've heard.
We likely won't start for another month at the 5-5.5mo range (oatmeal mixed with breast milk most likely). Purees and a mix of table food after he's 6 months old.
Yeah, there are definitely many peds who okay solids early, I guess I just wonder why? All the current research, not to mention their professional organization says wait... It's just odd to me that some of them take an approach like that. I know a lot of parents would start early anyway, I guess I just think the pediatrician should be informed as to the latest guidelines and advise their patients accordingly. I really wouldn't think they would actively encourage the early introduction of solids when the parent was already planning on waiting until 6 months.
Mine mentioned at the four month appointment that many times they recommend it as a supplement to breast milk as a source of iron. I told her we are giving him vitamin d drops and she said there's no reason to change it up if I think he's getting enough food from me. She explained that many babies around this age become hungrier and moms aren't able to keep up.
Yeah, there are definitely many peds who okay solids early, I guess I just wonder why? All the current research, not to mention their professional organization says wait... It's just odd to me that some of them take an approach like that. I know a lot of parents would start early anyway, I guess I just think the pediatrician should be informed as to the latest guidelines and advise their patients accordingly. I really wouldn't think they would actively encourage the early introduction of solids when the parent was already planning on waiting until 6 months.
Mine mentioned at the four month appointment that many times they recommend it as a supplement to breast milk as a source of iron. I told her we are giving him vitamin d drops and she said there's no reason to change it up if I think he's getting enough food from me. She explained that many babies around this age become hungrier and moms aren't able to keep up.
There's that too. A lot of babies aren't satisfied by just BM or formula starting around this age.
Had only just started to even think about anything other than boobs and how that might work. She usually sits in my lap at dinner to avoid her fussing. She is quite interested in what we are doing, and the things that I make disappear in my mouth. I think from what I understand of BLW we will probably go that route when the time comes and I think it will be pretty natural for her. At least given her current interest.
Post by crimsonandclover on May 11, 2016 0:34:23 GMT -5
With DD2 we did a combination of BLW and purees, and I think that's what we'll do this time, too. No cereals here, either. I go straight to veggies. Basically when she's sitting on her own I'll give her a bit of veggie puree around lunch time, then we'll put her in the highchair with us when we eat and she'll get a couple things to gnaw on / play with. Of course, we didn't do BLW with DD1 and she's less of a picky eater than DD2, but that's just our anecdotal evidence and I don't do BLW because I want to avoid picky eaters. I do it because it's a good way to entertain them while we're trying to eat
With DD2 we did a combination of BLW and purees, and I think that's what we'll do this time, too. No cereals here, either. I go straight to veggies. Basically when she's sitting on her own I'll give her a bit of veggie puree around lunch time, then we'll put her in the highchair with us when we eat and she'll get a couple things to gnaw on / play with. Of course, we didn't do BLW with DD1 and she's less of a picky eater than DD2, but that's just our anecdotal evidence and I don't do BLW because I want to avoid picky eaters. I do it because it's a good way to entertain them while we're trying to eat
Preach. Ain't no one got time for feeding separate meals. Entertain the troops so mamma can eat a meal.
I cannot believe we are talking about solids already - somebody hit the brakes! I hated, HATED spoon feeding DS. It was purgatorial for both of us. I need to get out my Baby-Led Weaning book to refresh my memory, though. I am also going to skip cereal too. The box they sell is so massive and DS only ended up eating about 1/4 of it.
DD has started sitting at the table with us during dinner (on my lap) because she wants to be included. It will be nice when we can put her in her high chair.
Post by tinydancer on May 11, 2016 21:03:30 GMT -5
I've also only just started thinking about solids. Right now I'm planning to do a mix of purees and finger foods and to avoid cereals (except maybe oatmeal), but like anything else, we'll have to see how it goes. For those who do BLW, did you find your babies had a lot of gagging? Or can they pretty much gum up everything?
I've also only just started thinking about solids. Right now I'm planning to do a mix of purees and finger foods and to avoid cereals (except maybe oatmeal), but like anything else, we'll have to see how it goes. For those who do BLW, did you find your babies had a lot of gagging? Or can they pretty much gum up everything?
Not a lot of gagging, no, but also not a lot of eating, at least for quite a while. DD2 would just suck on things. She LOVED cucumbers, but that meant putting the pieces in her mouth (still holding them with her hand), gumming them until a piece fell off, and then spitting that piece out.
Post by silverspoon on May 12, 2016 9:55:53 GMT -5
I'm really interested in baby led weaning, but also scared of it I guess. It seems complicated even though I think it is supposed to be the least complicated?
My pediatrician didn't even mention cereal and said we would talk about solids at his next appointment at 6 months.
J already sits at the table with us in his high chair. I have a toy that suctions to the tray and he either messes with that or watches the ceiling fan.
I'm actually really, really nervous about this. C had major issues with food ( not purees) and did a lot of gagging, choking and vomiting. She had a lot of trouble moving food around in her mouth. We had an eval scheduled with early intervention but then one day it just clicked.
But basically, according to them (I'm no expert!) the gag reflex is triggered much farther forward on the tongue of a baby than an adult. It does that so the food doesn't reach their airway where they actually choke. The gag reflex is how they learn to work the food. It takes longer for them to learn this if they are spoon fed because the spoon usually sends the food into the mouth past where their gag reflex is so there can actually be a higher likelihood of choking with the spoon. I'm not sure if this is making sense in my summary but it is definitely worth reading.
I'm actually really, really nervous about this. C had major issues with food ( not purees) and did a lot of gagging, choking and vomiting. She had a lot of trouble moving food around in her mouth. We had an eval scheduled with early intervention but then one day it just clicked.
I'm nervous for a repeat.
DD1 was the same way. I tried to make purees for her, thinking that made me a good mom, but whatever I made gagged her - I couldn't get the puree smooth enough for her. She was always several months behind on food because of the texture, i.e. when she was 6 months old she could only handle the purees for 4 month olds, when she was 8 months she could eat the purees for 6 month olds, etc. But she ended up eating everything by the time she was 1.5 ish, so I was more relaxed with DD2 and did more BLW. It was the right strategy for her - some purees and some carrot/cucumber sticks at dinner and she was happy.
In other words, your kids could deal with foods completely differently. I hope so, for your sake!
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