Guest guest Posted January 6, 2000 Report Share Posted January 6, 2000 Cory is just now at almost a year (few days away!!!!) starting to eat table foods. Absoloutely refused baby cereal and baby foods. So we nursed only for about 11 months. He still only eats about 6 or 7 finger shoves at a sitting. tracy At 05:37 PM 01/06/2000 EST, you wrote: >Hi everybody- > >Just a quick question. I can't remember when I started my first two on >finger foods (the memory left me after number three was born). When did you >all start yours on foods such as cheese, pb & j, cheerios etc. > >Also, just something cute my 2.5 yr. old said yesterday: > >We were talking about who was a boy and who was a girl. When I said I was a >girl the little guy responded back with " Nooooooooo, your the best MOMMY. " > >If only he knew that he just made my day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! > >Sincerely- > >SAHM to three very special little ones. > >--------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 6, 2000 Report Share Posted January 6, 2000 With Arran I went " by the book " starting solids on a strict schedule set out in the baby books using jarred baby food lol So he was about 11 months before he started eating things like fish sticks and french fries, pasta and other table foods but once he started he refused all baby foods. Keely was not interested in solid food until she was 10 months old. She liked things like Mingos (little cheese snacks like yogurt) and cheerios but only a tiny bit. Once she hit 10 months she started eating a lot and we were making things like sheperd's pie and casseroles for her, everything for Keely was homemade. With both I didn't start peanut butter until after one year, I know some people wait until 3 years before introducing peanut butter because of allergies. Michele, mom of Arran 12-27-93 & Keely 12-5-97 #3 EDD 3-13-00 It's a Boy! ICQ# 13092478 Our Family Pages ~ http://www.telusplanet.net/public/jcrocker/index.html Starting solids Hi everybody- Just a quick question. I can't remember when I started my first two on finger foods (the memory left me after number three was born). When did you all start yours on foods such as cheese, pb & j, cheerios etc. Also, just something cute my 2.5 yr. old said yesterday: We were talking about who was a boy and who was a girl. When I said I was a girl the little guy responded back with " Nooooooooo, your the best MOMMY. " If only he knew that he just made my day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Sincerely- SAHM to three very special little ones. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please click above to support our sponsor ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Give the Gift of Life Breastfeed! http://www.lactivist.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 6, 2000 Report Share Posted January 6, 2000 , I will state some general guidelines that I have followed. Don't start any solids until at least 6 months. Babies don't have the hydrochloric acid needed to digest in their stomach until around 6 months. Many babies are not ready for solids until much later. Some babies don't really take to solids until around 18 months. Some of the food readiness signs are having teeth, sitting unassisted (on the floor not just in a high chair), grabbing for food, no tongue-thrust reflex, able to grab food get it to mouth and swallow it-unassisted, high interest in the social activity of eating. The easiest way to start is to fork mash a bit of your own food on your plate and hold your baby. Allow her/him to grab and smear and get in as much as possible. It isn't pretty but it assures you that your baby is ready and able to handle solids. If the only way a baby is getting solids is to have boiled pureed food spooned in, there is a chance that baby isn't truly ready for solids. Baby food is a by product of the formula industry. Formula fed babies weren't getting adequate nutrition and needed more but weren't physically ready for solids. The solution, pureed, jarred baby food. Breastfed babies aren't nutritionally deprived so solids can be approached in a much more relaxed way. Allowing a baby to choose its own foods from a few healthy choices and to put in as much as it likes is much healthier than shoveling in a measured amount of pureed food. Babies like the texture of foods that are more like ours. Most of us wouldn't want to eat jarred baby foods and many babies don't want to either. Some of the more allergenic foods to avoid in the first year are dairy, wheat, soy, citrus, nuts, chocolate, and strawberries. Many suggest waiting until at least 3-5 years for peanuts, especially if you have a family history. Cheerios are made from oats and were great during the no wheat stage. We came up with a lot of alternative foods. Sweet potatoes and avocados are great first finger foods. Rice should be avoided until at least 9 months as it isn't very digestible until then. Starting with soft cooked vegetables is a great way to get your baby going on solids without risking allergies. What a sweet little son you have. Hope this helps. Wendi http://www.lactivist.com breastfeeding info & resources Starting solids Hi everybody- Just a quick question. I can't remember when I started my first two on finger foods (the memory left me after number three was born). When did you all start yours on foods such as cheese, pb & j, cheerios etc. Also, just something cute my 2.5 yr. old said yesterday: We were talking about who was a boy and who was a girl. When I said I was a girl the little guy responded back with " Nooooooooo, your the best MOMMY. " If only he knew that he just made my day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Sincerely- SAHM to three very special little ones. --------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 7, 2000 Report Share Posted January 7, 2000 Well, reading all of your messages (digest format) sure makes me feel better about wanting to STOP giving solids to ! > We were talking about who was a boy and who was a girl. When I said I was a > girl the little guy responded back with " Nooooooooo, your the best MOMMY. " I'm not wishing infancy away, but I can't wait to hear something like that from . Right now I do get the same gist from his looks and smiles though. > So we nursed only for about 11 months. This might become the route we are going to take. Although most of the people I talk to tell me that I need to keep giving solids to him so he can " learn " to eat. I think that is a load of garbage...am I right or wrong? > Don't start any solids until at least 6 months. This is what the La Leche League and the American Academy of Pediatrics say also, but my ped is telling me 4 months...go figure...I put off trying until 5 months, but like I said...we are going to stop for now and maybe try again when he is 6 months. > Babies don't have the hydrochloric acid needed to digest in their stomach until around 6 months. I hadn't been told that before, but I did know they weren't able to digest solids ok until after 4 (that was what I was told anyway...) > Some of the food readiness signs are having teeth, sitting unassisted (on the floor not just in a high chair), grabbing for food, no tongue-thrust reflex, able to grab food get it to mouth and swallow it-unassisted, high interest in the social activity of eating. has 2 teeth (bottom front), can sit for a few fleeting moments by himself on the floor, grabs at my food, cup, spoon, still does the tongue-thrust (assuming that is what it is called when the food comes almost right back out), he can grab a spoon and get it to his mouth...not sure about the swallowing...some comes right back out, but a lot goes down, he is a highly social baby...he loves attention! What do you think? Is he ready? I'm still not sure or convinced of whether he is ready or not, but plan on stopping to be better safe than sorry. > Most of us wouldn't want to eat jarred baby foods and many babies don't want to either. I tasted the jarred bananas that we gave him last night...they don't even come close to even tasting like bananas! No wonder most of the people in this world are picky eaters (I know I am!) > If I understood Wendi correctly, it's not necessary to use baby food? Can I just mash up veggies and that will work? That is what I have been told too. The La Leche League leader told me if we buy boxed or canned stuff to make sure that it has 3 or less ingredients. I think because it is closer to natural. She said the best bet is to buy fresh fruits, veggies, meats (when the time comes...when is that?). Then use a blender or food processor to get it mashed up. > Thank you to everyone for the advice. Thanks for asking...I had the same questions, but hadn't gotten around to posting! > I think I will wait another month or two and then start some different things I'm right there with ya...I'm stopping the solids until later! will be 6 months on the 30th. We *might* try again then...if it doesn't go any better...we will wait until 7 months. Patty & 7/30 ===== Patty Mommy to born 7/30/99 Dh - Vince Our URL: http://www2.ticz.com/~vphouse __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 7, 2000 Report Share Posted January 7, 2000 Patty, I cannot pretend to think that I can tell you when your son is ready or not. You are the best judge of that. I would say from his tongue-thrust (yes, that's what it is called) alone that that is a huge sign of him not being ready. You certainly won't hurt him by stopping solids. Babies will absolutely demand solids when they are ready. They will also somewhat accept them when they aren't. I personally think it is better to wait too long to start solids then starting them too early. Follow your heart and your son's guide and you will find what works for your family. Wendi http://www.lactivist.com breastfeeding info & resources Re: Starting Solids Well, reading all of your messages (digest format) sure makes me feel better about wanting to STOP giving solids to ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 7, 2000 Report Share Posted January 7, 2000 I started Trenton a little while ago (yes jars of baby food - eeekk). He really loves it, I only give him a meal at night, and he normally shouts for more when the jar is empty! I am dying to start making my own food for him, I am just a little nervous of him choking or gagging if I don't mash it up enough. I plan to start giving him 2 meals a day when he gets to about 6 months old. I was rather eager to start him on solids, but then I realized that it just makes everything a lot more complicated, it makes it a lot more difficult if we want to go out shopping or visiting etc. that is why I have just stuck with the one meal to date. Perhaps like Patty I might stop or slow down on regular meals. Has anyone done this before? I would like to know what if any effects there are to doing that. Chelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2000 Report Share Posted January 8, 2000 > I am dying to start making my own food for him, I am just a little nervous of > him choking or gagging if I don't mash it up enough. I plan to start giving > him 2 meals a day when he gets to about 6 months old. It's easier than you think! If you really want to make all baby food for him use a food processor or hand mixer to get the big lumps out! > I was rather eager to start him on solids, but then I realized that it just > makes everything a lot more complicated, it makes it a lot more difficult if > we want to go out shopping or visiting etc. that is why I have just stuck > with the one meal to date. I think most first time moms are the same as you (I was!) > Perhaps like Patty I might stop or slow down on regular meals. Has anyone > done this before? I would like to know what if any effects there are to > doing that. He'll be fine! I started on cereal at 5 mos but he wanted no part of it so I stooped Gazley Mom to (Oct 8, 1998) http://members.tripod.com/~MysticMom NEW, Second Time Around - Resale kids, maternity and nursing wear! http://www.secondtime.bizland.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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