Refusing Solids?

[kimberlyb]

Anyone else having this problem? I've tried sweet potatos, squash, and pears. I thought maybe he wasn't a fan of purees so I mashed up avocados and bananas and tried feeding him those too but he still spits everything back out. DD never had a problem with baby food so I'm not sure what else to do. For those who have great eaters, any tips or tricks to share?

[cdseno]

My first was also a great eater but Max is kind of hit or miss. He likes the idea of food but his execution lacks. I offer a little bit at a time and if he eats he eats, but if he doesn't I don't worry. I would say to just keep trying but don't force it either. One of my nephews pretty much refused food until well after a year and he eats really well now.

[redhorizon343]

If your LO isn't 6 months old yet, I'd wait and try again at 6 months. In the mean time, maybe put some food in one of those mesh or silicone feeders? You could also try BLW if you're comfortable with it, and you really think your LO doesn't like the texture of the purees.

I would also try messing with the temperature of the food your serving. My demanding baby will only eat warm food. She totally rejects cold or room temperature solids.

[mustangchick6504]

We are in the same boat. DS spits everything out and gets mad after a couple of bites. I have been trying every few weeks just to see if he changes his mind. He will be 6 months in a few days.

[puffandstuff]

I just put food on her tray and let her try what she likes. I'll preload a spoon with cereal and sit it on her tray. Once everything is on the floor than she's done. I would just keep trying and eventually they will get it. No tips or tricks it's still early in the game.

[kimberlyb]

Thanks for the suggestions! I'm glad I'm not the only one with a picky eater

[Deleted]

Mine is just indifferent to solids. But he is super pumped when it's time for BM. I bought a baby food recipe book so I can try to entice him with yummy foods.

[Courtniko]

We tried avocado and apple so far using BLW (she is 6 months old). The avocado she kept making funny faces, but would put it back in her mouth. Then she got a bite off of it, coughed some, then proceeded to projectile vomit her entire earlier BM feeding.
I guess that we will just continue to put stuff in front of her and let her try what she wants. hopefully that ordeal was a one time thing

[lauraborealis]

If doing purees, You could also try mixing in some breast milk or formula to try and give the foods a "familiar" flavor... we did this at first, but can now just dilute with water if necessary.

[weeklyplanner]

Like PP said, keep trying. My pedi said it can take up to 12 tries for a solid to be tolerated/enjoyed.

[navyblues2114]

I've tried oatmeal, peas, green beans, squash and apples and he spits it all out. He's getting a little better but feedings take freaking forever. I just keep trying 1, maybe 2 times a day. Eventually he'll get it.

[sjshark]

We have that same problem. She wants everything we are eating or offer her but when it comes time to actually eat it, she spits it all out. We had two really successful days with sweet potato but then she went back to hating all solid foods, including sweet potato.