I like the saying "under one, just for fun" then you don't stress about it if they suddenly decide solids are for chumps, lol ;) because you know they're getting all they need from your BM (or formula)!
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I like the saying "under one, just for fun" then you don't stress about it if they suddenly decide solids are for chumps, lol ;) because you know they're getting all they need from your BM (or formula)!
So I talked to our doc about solids at the 4 months appt the other day. He says the iron in breastmilk starts to decrease around 6 months so that's a good time for us to make sure we have started some iron-fortified foods. So it's up to us anytime now when the babies seem ready. I know my son will be ready first. Eee! Now it seems soon!!
So I gave T some of the banana flavored Gerber rice cereal mixed with some water this morning, and he loved it! I'm keeping my fingers crossed this time, as he loved the other cereal at the beginning the last time too, then hated it after about a week! DH is going to give him some peas tonight, so we'll see how he likes those! His pedi said it's ok to feed him solids 2-4 times a day now.
wow, trystan is just moving right along! I hope he likes the peas and cereal!
I have given Vivian a little bit of cereal 3 times now. She loves it, and gobbles it all up. She does really well w/the spoon/swallowing, too. I've only been making about 1T but she eats it all. I'll wait a few weeks before introducing some veggies.
We are going for homemade baby food. I tried bananas but she did NOT like that. Maybe try rice cereal again in a few weeks, or bananas again?! I'm in no hurry.
T has now had rice cereal (which he did not like!), banana oatmeal, peas, squash, and bananas! He's my little solids monster now lol!
**lurker** I just wanted to say that i LOVE my baby bullet. I bought it used from a neighbor and i use it ALL THE TIME....for myself!! I make fruit smoothies in it...lol. O didn't really get into purees - she perfers to just feed herself finger foods - we did more of the BLW, but she LOVES nursing still. so i stopped pureeing and now just steam foods for her (carrots, beans, peas, pears, apples)
What age or milestones did you or will you guys wait for before feeding solids?
I was wondering this too. I assumed I would be waiting until closer to 6 months to allow his digestive system time to mature but I see people starting earlier here and on other boards.Quote:
Originally Posted by triplespiral