Anyone starting solids yet?

[alioop1028]

Mar 2, 2015 15:46:04 GMT -5 bainidhe said:

First homemade attempt was a big fat fail... I microwave-baked a sweet potato and mashed it with a fork along with some milk. Apparently Mr Fancy over here doesn't want any lumps in his purees. Guess I will be steaming & using the machine next time.

LOL @ the lumps. It begins!

[cbear]

I haven't read all the responses but we started Vera On solids around 4 months. My pedi suggested starting with veggies so they aren't just wanting the sweet fruit. We also started on the multigrain cereal and skipped the rice this time around.

We make our own because it's so cheap and easy to do! Good luck I love this stage!

[alioop1028]

UPDATE: If anyone is interested. Sweet Potatoes was the winner and rice cereal was a bust. Lol
We are going to try pears tonight.

I tried to mix the rice cereal with breast milk and then formula but she wasn't having it. So I'm also going to try oatmeal. Before I do that though I'm going to mix the rice cereal in with the sweet potatoes and see what happens. And then this weekend since she likes sweet potatoes we are going to start BLW with some sweet potatoes.

And thanks for the recommendation of Beech Nut ladies! I love it!

How's everyone else doing?

[spacedcadet]

We started last week with green beans, then peaches, and then sweet potatoes. It seems that he liked the sweet potatoes the best. We are going to try carrots tonight, I think.

[alioop1028]

Mar 11, 2015 10:12:05 GMT -5 spacedcadet said:

We started last week with green beans, then peaches, and then sweet potatoes. It seems that he liked the sweet potatoes the best. We are going to try carrots tonight, I think.

How was his face the first time? Lol

[spacedcadet]

Mar 11, 2015 10:17:25 GMT -5 alioop1028 said:

Mar 11, 2015 10:12:05 GMT -5 spacedcadet said:

We started last week with green beans, then peaches, and then sweet potatoes. It seems that he liked the sweet potatoes the best. We are going to try carrots tonight, I think.

How was his face the first time? Lol

He kept like straightening his arms and shuddering as he was swallowing like he had to force it down.  It was pretty comical.  Of course, he also had green bean mush all over his face, chest and hands.  

[alioop1028]

Mar 11, 2015 10:28:12 GMT -5 spacedcadet said:

Mar 11, 2015 10:17:25 GMT -5 alioop1028 said:

How was his face the first time? Lol

He kept like straightening his arms and shuddering as he was swallowing like he had to force it down.  It was pretty comical.  Of course, he also had green bean mush all over his face, chest and hands.  

OMG LOL that sounds so cute!!! I love it!

[paddyb]

we will be starting at 6 months. Daycare won't give food before 6 months without a note from the doctor, and I am in no rush to start myself. I am not looking forward to real food poo.

[alioop1028]

Mar 11, 2015 16:52:24 GMT -5 paddyb said:

we will be starting at 6 months. Daycare won't give food before 6 months without a note from the doctor, and I am in no rush to start myself. I am not looking forward to real food poo.

Yeah... I found out last night... It was not fun. So glad it was near bath time. Ick!

[alioop1028]

Lol @giamia923! That's hilarious that she changed her mind. It's to keep you on your toes! I'm excited to try carrots.

@beckaroo, wow your LO is advanced! I'm scared to use the sippy cup because my LO thinks it's hilarious to throw things on the floor right now.... ... I tried to mix the rice cereal in with pears and she looked at my like WTF? So I'm getting oatmeal today. Lol Glad to know that oatmeal worked for you! There's hope yet!

[alioop1028]

Mar 12, 2015 9:41:01 GMT -5 @beckaroo said:

alioop1028 yeah, the cup gets thrown a lot already. It's kind of funny that right now only certain things get thrown. Like he weeds through what I put on his tray and only keeps what he wants. Our dogs are already camping out on the floor in anticipation of food.

Our pedi is really big on getting utensils in their hands early. I think I also saw someone else here reference what a difference it makes to give them early.

HAHA @ the dogs. Smart!
I love that you give him different things. I think I'm going to start doing that too.
I gave LO a spoon but then she gagged herself. Lol Maybe I'll try again.

[melw629]

We started solids a couple days ago! DS will be 6 months on Friday, but he's definitely ready! We're doing a combo of homemade smashed-up-food (I haven't actually put anything in the blender yet) and BLW. So far apple slices are a hit, bell pepper is confusing, broccoli and sweet potatoes are gag-worthy, and avocado (mashed, not in slices...we tried both ways) is delicious. He loves to grab the spoon and guide it to his mouth with me-so cute!