Guest guest Posted August 7, 2000 Report Share Posted August 7, 2000 Amy, It is so hard for me to answer those questions because I am definitely not schedule oriented. I would start with one regular meal a day and see how he does with that and then add in another regular mealtime. Don't rush. The first bit of time with solids is truly experimental and the real nutrition comes from you. Keep that in mind. Nurse him before you feed him, and after if he wants. Water isn't necessary if you are nursing him before or after a meal. You can give him a sippy cup of breastmilk or water if you want him to get used to that. I would personally recommend skipping cereal. Soft foods that you can cut in chunks are great for Ryker to practice his pincer grasp. (Pear, avocado, baked sweet potato, and banana) Jarred food isn't necessary either but can be convenient. I highly recommend that if you use jarred food that you buy an brand that uses organic produce. The pesticide concentrations in baby food can be quite high. More than following a schedule I suggest you really follow your instincts. How is the daycare situation going? Have you been able to figure anything out? I am hoping that it all works out quickly and easily. Wendi http://www.lactivist.com breastfeeding resources and info I am confused OK, Ryker is giving me all the signals that he is ready for solids and I have tried a few things and he is more receptive now. Since I would like to continue nursing for as long as possible and then let him self wean, what sort of routine with solids should I plan? I am a very schedule-oriented type person. Should I plan for him to have a fruit and veggie at lunch and supper and then nurse the rest of the day? I have read that I can skip cereal. For those of you who use jar foods, what kind of routine do you have? Do you nurse before or after? Do you give water in a sippy cup with the meal? Sorry so many questions, but I am just wondering. Amy W. Give the Gift of Life Breastfeed! http://www.lactivist.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 7, 2000 Report Share Posted August 7, 2000 Amy, It is so hard for me to answer those questions because I am definitely not schedule oriented. I would start with one regular meal a day and see how he does with that and then add in another regular mealtime. Don't rush. The first bit of time with solids is truly experimental and the real nutrition comes from you. Keep that in mind. Nurse him before you feed him, and after if he wants. Water isn't necessary if you are nursing him before or after a meal. You can give him a sippy cup of breastmilk or water if you want him to get used to that. I would personally recommend skipping cereal. Soft foods that you can cut in chunks are great for Ryker to practice his pincer grasp. (Pear, avocado, baked sweet potato, and banana) Jarred food isn't necessary either but can be convenient. I highly recommend that if you use jarred food that you buy an brand that uses organic produce. The pesticide concentrations in baby food can be quite high. More than following a schedule I suggest you really follow your instincts. How is the daycare situation going? Have you been able to figure anything out? I am hoping that it all works out quickly and easily. Wendi http://www.lactivist.com breastfeeding resources and info I am confused OK, Ryker is giving me all the signals that he is ready for solids and I have tried a few things and he is more receptive now. Since I would like to continue nursing for as long as possible and then let him self wean, what sort of routine with solids should I plan? I am a very schedule-oriented type person. Should I plan for him to have a fruit and veggie at lunch and supper and then nurse the rest of the day? I have read that I can skip cereal. For those of you who use jar foods, what kind of routine do you have? Do you nurse before or after? Do you give water in a sippy cup with the meal? Sorry so many questions, but I am just wondering. Amy W. Give the Gift of Life Breastfeed! http://www.lactivist.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 7, 2000 Report Share Posted August 7, 2000 Amy, It is so hard for me to answer those questions because I am definitely not schedule oriented. I would start with one regular meal a day and see how he does with that and then add in another regular mealtime. Don't rush. The first bit of time with solids is truly experimental and the real nutrition comes from you. Keep that in mind. Nurse him before you feed him, and after if he wants. Water isn't necessary if you are nursing him before or after a meal. You can give him a sippy cup of breastmilk or water if you want him to get used to that. I would personally recommend skipping cereal. Soft foods that you can cut in chunks are great for Ryker to practice his pincer grasp. (Pear, avocado, baked sweet potato, and banana) Jarred food isn't necessary either but can be convenient. I highly recommend that if you use jarred food that you buy an brand that uses organic produce. The pesticide concentrations in baby food can be quite high. More than following a schedule I suggest you really follow your instincts. How is the daycare situation going? Have you been able to figure anything out? I am hoping that it all works out quickly and easily. Wendi http://www.lactivist.com breastfeeding resources and info I am confused OK, Ryker is giving me all the signals that he is ready for solids and I have tried a few things and he is more receptive now. Since I would like to continue nursing for as long as possible and then let him self wean, what sort of routine with solids should I plan? I am a very schedule-oriented type person. Should I plan for him to have a fruit and veggie at lunch and supper and then nurse the rest of the day? I have read that I can skip cereal. For those of you who use jar foods, what kind of routine do you have? Do you nurse before or after? Do you give water in a sippy cup with the meal? Sorry so many questions, but I am just wondering. Amy W. Give the Gift of Life Breastfeed! http://www.lactivist.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 7, 2000 Report Share Posted August 7, 2000 I always fed Keely at meal times and let her nurse whenever she wanted. I didn't used jarred food with her, just made homemade veggies, mashed up bananas, as she got older, just gave her what we were eating. She would play with sippy cups of water or diluted juice with her meals as she got older. She is 2 1/2 and still nursing so it didn't interfere at all lol Michele Since I would like to continue nursing for as long as possible and thenlet him self wean, what sort of routine with solids should I plan? I ama very schedule-oriented type person. Should I plan for him to have afruit and veggie at lunch and supper and then nurse the rest of the day?I have read that I can skip cereal.For those of you who use jar foods, what kind of routine do you have? Doyou nurse before or after? Do you give water in a sippy cup with themeal?Sorry so many questions, but I am just wondering.Amy W. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 8, 2000 Report Share Posted August 8, 2000 In a message dated 8/7/00 11:16:10 AM Pacific Daylight Time, amymichael@... writes: << For those of you who use jar foods, what kind of routine do you have? Do you nurse before or after? Do you give water in a sippy cup with the meal? >> all of my lll and lc friends say always nurse first. jar foods, in general, are about the same imo. you may want to think of using some un flavored table foods or avocado, sweet potato or banana also make good first foods. michelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 8, 2000 Report Share Posted August 8, 2000 In a message dated 8/7/00 11:16:10 AM Pacific Daylight Time, amymichael@... writes: << For those of you who use jar foods, what kind of routine do you have? Do you nurse before or after? Do you give water in a sippy cup with the meal? >> all of my lll and lc friends say always nurse first. jar foods, in general, are about the same imo. you may want to think of using some un flavored table foods or avocado, sweet potato or banana also make good first foods. michelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 8, 2000 Report Share Posted August 8, 2000 Amy, I am so glad to hear you got the daycare situation straightened up. Sounds like Ryker likes it a lot better already. Is it still close enough to your work? I do think that you should let the other daycare know of your feelings, even if you need to write them. Wendi http://www.lactivist.com breastfeeding resources and info RE: I am confused Hi everyone, Just wanted to give you an update about the daycare situation. My mother led me to the grandmother of one of her students and it turned out that Alice is willing to keep Ryker! Today was his first day and even though he cried a bit each time I left, he napped and even smiled for her! I am so happy. The pressure for bottles/solids is off and we are back to normal again! I took him to the doctor Monday for his cough and he weighs 20 pounds, 14 oz at 7 months. The doctor told me not to worry about the solids because it is obvious that he isn't missing any meals. I had originally left him at daycare Monday, but ended up picking him up about an hour later when I went to feed him because he was so upset. When I went back later that afternoon to pick up my older son, I ran into the head baby room worker who quizzed me about whether we had been practicing with a sippy cup over the weekend. I told her that Ryker can drink water out of one and then she said water simply wouldn't do that he needs milk! Then, she went on about jarred baby food and cereal and how OTHER mothers bring these items for their babies. I just told her that I am an alternative mother and left it at that. There wasn't much sense in unloading on her when I was unsure about the daycare situation. However, now that I have another sitter, I think I will probably have to explain that mothers should not have to answer to her about their feeding decisions! Amy Give the Gift of Life Breastfeed! http://www.lactivist.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 8, 2000 Report Share Posted August 8, 2000 Wendi, Ryker's sitter is on the way to the newspaper, so it is a perfect location. I definitely plan to express my feelings to the daycare owner about pushing solids. Thanks so much for your support! There is a breastfeeding support walk this weekend in Paducah, KY that I am planning to attend. It will be great to meet other bfeeding mothers. I am also planning to join a regional bfeeding task force to help boost awareness. Amy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 8, 2000 Report Share Posted August 8, 2000 Nurse first, bm in the cup if anything. Once a day to start--we did veggies first, but DS didn't like cereal. This time I am doing cereal first (I have it already--a gift). Then veggies. I used jars with #1--convenient--if big eater--expensive. This time I am making my own--freeze tablespoon size scoops in the ice cube tray--then put in baggies to store. Defrost one or two in microwave to make a meal. As for schedule (and I like this too) only give him his food at one time--say lunch or dinner--and nurse the rest of the time. Amy Lynn mother to 1-25-98 and 2-10-00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 8, 2000 Report Share Posted August 8, 2000 Nurse first, bm in the cup if anything. Once a day to start--we did veggies first, but DS didn't like cereal. This time I am doing cereal first (I have it already--a gift). Then veggies. I used jars with #1--convenient--if big eater--expensive. This time I am making my own--freeze tablespoon size scoops in the ice cube tray--then put in baggies to store. Defrost one or two in microwave to make a meal. As for schedule (and I like this too) only give him his food at one time--say lunch or dinner--and nurse the rest of the time. Amy Lynn mother to 1-25-98 and 2-10-00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 8, 2000 Report Share Posted August 8, 2000 Nurse first, bm in the cup if anything. Once a day to start--we did veggies first, but DS didn't like cereal. This time I am doing cereal first (I have it already--a gift). Then veggies. I used jars with #1--convenient--if big eater--expensive. This time I am making my own--freeze tablespoon size scoops in the ice cube tray--then put in baggies to store. Defrost one or two in microwave to make a meal. As for schedule (and I like this too) only give him his food at one time--say lunch or dinner--and nurse the rest of the time. Amy Lynn mother to 1-25-98 and 2-10-00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 8, 2000 Report Share Posted August 8, 2000 Amy, Glad you have found something that Ryker is happy with !!!! Amy Lynn mother to 1-25-98 and 2-10-00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 8, 2000 Report Share Posted August 8, 2000 Amy, Glad you have found something that Ryker is happy with !!!! Amy Lynn mother to 1-25-98 and 2-10-00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 8, 2000 Report Share Posted August 8, 2000 Amy, Glad you have found something that Ryker is happy with !!!! Amy Lynn mother to 1-25-98 and 2-10-00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 9, 2000 Report Share Posted August 9, 2000 I also store my food in the freezer with the tupperware freeze and fresh ice tray because it has a lid that seals and you won't get that freezer burn smell in the food! If you want to know where to purchase them just let me know. Re: I am confused > Nurse first, bm in the cup if anything. Once a day to start--we did veggies > first, but DS didn't like cereal. > > This time I am doing cereal first (I have it already--a gift). Then > veggies. > > I used jars with #1--convenient--if big eater--expensive. This time I am > making my own--freeze tablespoon size scoops in the ice cube tray--then put > in baggies to store. Defrost one or two in microwave to make a meal. > > As for schedule (and I like this too) only give him his food at one > time--say lunch or dinner--and nurse the rest of the time. > > Amy Lynn > mother to 1-25-98 and 2-10-00 > > > Give the Gift of Life Breastfeed! > http://www.lactivist.com > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 9, 2000 Report Share Posted August 9, 2000 I also store my food in the freezer with the tupperware freeze and fresh ice tray because it has a lid that seals and you won't get that freezer burn smell in the food! If you want to know where to purchase them just let me know. Re: I am confused > Nurse first, bm in the cup if anything. Once a day to start--we did veggies > first, but DS didn't like cereal. > > This time I am doing cereal first (I have it already--a gift). Then > veggies. > > I used jars with #1--convenient--if big eater--expensive. This time I am > making my own--freeze tablespoon size scoops in the ice cube tray--then put > in baggies to store. Defrost one or two in microwave to make a meal. > > As for schedule (and I like this too) only give him his food at one > time--say lunch or dinner--and nurse the rest of the time. > > Amy Lynn > mother to 1-25-98 and 2-10-00 > > > Give the Gift of Life Breastfeed! > http://www.lactivist.com > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 9, 2000 Report Share Posted August 9, 2000 I also store my food in the freezer with the tupperware freeze and fresh ice tray because it has a lid that seals and you won't get that freezer burn smell in the food! If you want to know where to purchase them just let me know. Re: I am confused > Nurse first, bm in the cup if anything. Once a day to start--we did veggies > first, but DS didn't like cereal. > > This time I am doing cereal first (I have it already--a gift). Then > veggies. > > I used jars with #1--convenient--if big eater--expensive. This time I am > making my own--freeze tablespoon size scoops in the ice cube tray--then put > in baggies to store. Defrost one or two in microwave to make a meal. > > As for schedule (and I like this too) only give him his food at one > time--say lunch or dinner--and nurse the rest of the time. > > Amy Lynn > mother to 1-25-98 and 2-10-00 > > > Give the Gift of Life Breastfeed! > http://www.lactivist.com > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 9, 2000 Report Share Posted August 9, 2000 Amy, that is great. I am really glad it is working out. The walk sounds fun. Wendi http://www.lactivist.com breastfeeding resources and info RE: I am confused Wendi, Ryker's sitter is on the way to the newspaper, so it is a perfect location. I definitely plan to express my feelings to the daycare owner about pushing solids. Thanks so much for your support! There is a breastfeeding support walk this weekend in Paducah, KY that I am planning to attend. It will be great to meet other bfeeding mothers. I am also planning to join a regional bfeeding task force to help boost awareness. Amy Give the Gift of Life Breastfeed! http://www.lactivist.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 9, 2000 Report Share Posted August 9, 2000 Amy, that is great. I am really glad it is working out. The walk sounds fun. Wendi http://www.lactivist.com breastfeeding resources and info RE: I am confused Wendi, Ryker's sitter is on the way to the newspaper, so it is a perfect location. I definitely plan to express my feelings to the daycare owner about pushing solids. Thanks so much for your support! There is a breastfeeding support walk this weekend in Paducah, KY that I am planning to attend. It will be great to meet other bfeeding mothers. I am also planning to join a regional bfeeding task force to help boost awareness. Amy Give the Gift of Life Breastfeed! http://www.lactivist.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 9, 2000 Report Share Posted August 9, 2000 Amy, that is great. I am really glad it is working out. The walk sounds fun. Wendi http://www.lactivist.com breastfeeding resources and info RE: I am confused Wendi, Ryker's sitter is on the way to the newspaper, so it is a perfect location. I definitely plan to express my feelings to the daycare owner about pushing solids. Thanks so much for your support! There is a breastfeeding support walk this weekend in Paducah, KY that I am planning to attend. It will be great to meet other bfeeding mothers. I am also planning to join a regional bfeeding task force to help boost awareness. Amy Give the Gift of Life Breastfeed! http://www.lactivist.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2000 Report Share Posted August 10, 2000 My son is 8 months and he only eats about once a day solids. He prefers little pieces of soft ripe fruits and soft veggies. I have only given him the primary first foods, apples, bananas, peaches, pears, plums, green beans, peas, squash, carrots, sweet potatoes. He hates cereal and so I don't feed it to him. I don't think there are any rules to follow when it comes to feeding your baby solids. I would do what feels right to you judging from your baby's reactions. My son is content with Mommy's milk and doesn't bother much with solids. He would probably eat them more if I didn't offer him the breast first but I'd rather him have the breast than the solids. He will enjoy food for the rest of his life and Mommy's milk is the most beneficial thing for him right now. He is a big boy, thriving and progressing rapidly, so I'm not concerned that he needs more. ~ M. ~ BestFedBaby@... Wife to Demetrios SAHMommy to Elijah (4/2/98) and (11/20/99) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2000 Report Share Posted August 10, 2000 My son is 8 months and he only eats about once a day solids. He prefers little pieces of soft ripe fruits and soft veggies. I have only given him the primary first foods, apples, bananas, peaches, pears, plums, green beans, peas, squash, carrots, sweet potatoes. He hates cereal and so I don't feed it to him. I don't think there are any rules to follow when it comes to feeding your baby solids. I would do what feels right to you judging from your baby's reactions. My son is content with Mommy's milk and doesn't bother much with solids. He would probably eat them more if I didn't offer him the breast first but I'd rather him have the breast than the solids. He will enjoy food for the rest of his life and Mommy's milk is the most beneficial thing for him right now. He is a big boy, thriving and progressing rapidly, so I'm not concerned that he needs more. ~ M. ~ BestFedBaby@... Wife to Demetrios SAHMommy to Elijah (4/2/98) and (11/20/99) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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