Guest guest Posted June 6, 1999 Report Share Posted June 6, 1999 In a message dated 99-06-06 18:24:27 EDT, you write: << I have some expressed milk that I was planning on mixing with the cereal so it would at least still be part milk. Any info would be great:) Thanks >> Jenn, I personally think cereal is highly overrated!! I would start with bananas or avacados. Those are excellent first foods!!!! If you go the cereal route mixing with your own BM is ideal!! Cristina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 6, 1999 Report Share Posted June 6, 1999 In a message dated 6/6/99 5:24:27 PM Central Daylight Time, jerbs@... writes: << I am thinking about starting Paige on some solids. She is getting very interested in what I am eating, and tries to grab for everything i am trying to eat I let her have a very large crouton the other night at dinner and she just knawed at it and sucked down the mush she was able to create. I was wondering what you all thought about starting with rice cereal or if I should be starting with something else. I have some expressed milk that I was planning on mixing with the cereal so it would at least still be part milk. Any info would be great:) Thanks Jenn (24) DH:Andy(29) DD:Paige (1-13-99) Sacramento homepage: http://www.geocities.com/heartland/cottage/1595 >> Jenn: I have not had good experience with rice cereal. Davian has hated it and still does, even mixed with BM. He LOVES bananas, and as has mentioned before they taste most like BM. Best of luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 6, 1999 Report Share Posted June 6, 1999 Jenn, La Leche League has a program that talks about what foods to introduce when, and I think has listed it all here before, and I know she knows more than I do, but what LLL recommends is starting with mashed bananas or sweet potatoes first because they most closely resemble breastmilk. I think they are also considered to be less likely to cause allergies than grains also. Good luck, and let us know what works since Emma and I aren't there yet! and Emma 3-30-99 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 6, 1999 Report Share Posted June 6, 1999 Thanks, that's cool. I remember saying something about bananas, and I tried them once with Paige and she practically turned her nose up at them... But she is always taking pieces of breadproducts from me and knawing on them. I am planning on attending my first LLL meeting in two weeks, so I will also be able to ask them too jenn:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 6, 1999 Report Share Posted June 6, 1999 thanks cristina... BTW: still loving my sling.. don't know what I would've done with out it! jenn:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 6, 1999 Report Share Posted June 6, 1999 In a message dated 6/6/99 4:01:23 PM Pacific Daylight Time, jerbs@... writes: << still loving my sling.. don't know what I would've done with out it! jenn:) >> Jenn I am so glad to hear that!!!! Cristina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 6, 1999 Report Share Posted June 6, 1999 Jenn, You might want to try wheat-free teething biscuits from Healthy Times. I gave them to Maddie when she was at the stage Paige is at. Giving wheat too early can cause sensitivities, so maybe you should hold off. My dh loved to give her soft pretzels (we live near Philly) and it made me crazy!! Here's a link to the Baby Lane- sells them there, and will adjust her shipping costs for small orders. (She also has Mother's milk tea and awesome toys for anyone who's interested) http://www.thebabylane.com/grocery.htm The maple-flavored ones are wheat-free. They are so hard that a baby couldn't get a piece off and choke on it, but it will make some mush for them to suck off. Whole Foods and Fresh Fields also carries them. Anyway, I hope this helps-Chewing might be her thing- and the food is just a bonus. Tammy > Re: Infant Cereal > > > > > Thanks, that's cool. I remember saying something about > bananas, and > I tried them once with Paige and she practically turned her nose up at > them... But she is always taking pieces of breadproducts from me and > knawing on them. I am planning on attending my first LLL meeting in two > weeks, so I will also be able to ask them too jenn:) > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > With more than 18 million e-mails exchanged daily... > http://www.onelist.com > ...ONElist is THE place where the world talks! > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Breastfeeding is Best!! > http://www.maclee.com/breastfeeding > > If you like this list also check out http://www.onelist.com/subscribe.cgi/weanedbuddies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 6, 1999 Report Share Posted June 6, 1999 In a message dated 6/6/99 8:51:19 PM Pacific Daylight Time, DPE1SRME@... writes: << an ability to pick up food and put it in his mouth. >> I did want to add, that this is more a sign of readiness for finger foods.. the pincer grasp develops between 7-10 months and that is when toddler teether biscuits and finger foods would be a good idea.. The other criteria do work well for knowing when a baby is ready.. Christi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 6, 1999 Report Share Posted June 6, 1999 , Thanks for the feedback jenn:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 6, 1999 Report Share Posted June 6, 1999 Jenn, I started both of mine with mashed bananas so I didn't have to buy anything special. Wendi Infant Cereal I am thinking about starting Paige on some solids. She is getting very interested in what I am eating, and tries to grab for everything i am trying to eat I let her have a very large crouton the other night at dinner and she just knawed at it and sucked down the mush she was able to create. I was wondering what you all thought about starting with rice cereal or if I should be starting with something else. I have some expressed milk that I was planning on mixing with the cereal so it would at least still be part milk. Any info would be great:) Thanks Jenn (24) DH:Andy(29) DD:Paige (1-13-99) Sacramento homepage: http://www.geocities.com/heartland/cottage/1595 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Having difficulty getting " in synch " with list members? http://www.onelist.com Try ONElist's Shared Calendar to organize events, meetings and more! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Breastfeeding is Best!! http://www.maclee.com/breastfeeding If you like this list also check out http://www.onelist.com/subscribe.cgi/weanedbuddies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 7, 1999 Report Share Posted June 7, 1999 Tammy, Well maybe except for Zaid who bit off a piece and choked. Just don't let them get really soggy and that won't happen. I do recommend anyone whose family has a history of food allergies to be vary wary of giving wheat to an infant under one. They are finding that babies are being sensitized and developing horrible wheat allergies later in life. Allergies tend to be inherited so the more family members with allergies the more careful you should be. Zaid and Kaija were completely wheat free until their first birthday on the advice of both different pediatricians at the time. Wendi Re: Infant Cereal > > > > > Thanks, that's cool. I remember saying something about > bananas, and > I tried them once with Paige and she practically turned her nose up at > them... But she is always taking pieces of breadproducts from me and > knawing on them. I am planning on attending my first LLL meeting in two > weeks, so I will also be able to ask them too jenn:) > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > With more than 18 million e-mails exchanged daily... > http://www.onelist.com > ...ONElist is THE place where the world talks! > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Breastfeeding is Best!! > http://www.maclee.com/breastfeeding > > If you like this list also check out http://www.onelist.com/subscribe.cgi/weanedbuddies ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Have you entered ONElist's " Grow to Give " program? http://www.onelist.com Deadline is June 19. Join now to win $5000 for your charity of choice. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Breastfeeding is Best!! http://www.maclee.com/breastfeeding If you like this list also check out http://www.onelist.com/subscribe.cgi/weanedbuddies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 7, 1999 Report Share Posted June 7, 1999 Wow, Wendi!! He must have been sucking on that for a looong time. Those things are so hard my dh likened them to rocks!!! Maddie could never get them past the grainy bits coming off stage. Tammy ps- I kept them in the freezer, that way she had the comfort of the cold, too. > > > Tammy, > > Well maybe except for Zaid who bit off a piece and choked. Just > don't let > them get really soggy and that won't happen. I do recommend anyone whose > family has a history of food allergies to be vary wary of giving wheat to > an infant under one. They are finding that babies are being > sensitized and > developing horrible wheat allergies later in life. Allergies tend to be > inherited so the more family members with allergies the more careful you > should be. Zaid and Kaija were completely wheat free until their first > birthday on the advice of both different pediatricians at the time. > > Wendi > > > > Jenn, > > You might want to try wheat-free teething biscuits from Healthy Times. I > gave them to Maddie when she was at the stage Paige is at. Giving > wheat too > early can cause sensitivities, so maybe you should hold off. My > dh loved to > give her soft pretzels (we live near Philly) and it made me crazy!! > > Here's a link to the Baby Lane- sells them there, and will adjust her > shipping costs for small orders. (She also has Mother's milk tea and > awesome > toys for anyone who's interested) > http://www.thebabylane.com/grocery.htm > > The maple-flavored ones are wheat-free. They are so hard that a baby > couldn't get a piece off and choke on it, but it will make some mush for > them to suck off. Whole Foods and Fresh Fields also carries them. > > Anyway, I hope this helps-Chewing might be her thing- and the > food is just > a > bonus. > > Tammy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 7, 1999 Report Share Posted June 7, 1999 >I am thinking about starting Paige on some solids. She is getting very >interested in what I am eating, and tries to grab for everything i am >trying to eat I let her have a very large crouton the other night at Since you should be eating a well-balanced meal, with a variety of different foods in as close to their natural state as possible why not let Paige eat something right off your plate? Its not like she is going to get tons and tons of any one thing... and she has already tasted what you eat, since the oils from foods flavor the milk. You might want to reserve a few tablespoons when you are making your dinner and keep those portions out before you add seasonings. Part of it is less of an interest in EATING, but more in experiencing, since you enjoy it so much, you do it several times a day. Allow her some time to explore the newness of foods... be prepared to do some sponge bathing. Let her develop a healthy relationship with food, and not something that must be done or else be forced, or something that she isnt fortunate enough to enjoy today... I always invited my dog into the dining area when we had a new solid eater at our table. We just let her eat all the food that landed on the floor, and did some serious sponge bathing at the beginning. For me the end result was that my baby was happily feeding himself/herself foods that appealed to her, and that was usually anything in front of him/her, and all of us at the table at the same time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 7, 1999 Report Share Posted June 7, 1999 Jenn, To an exclusively breastfed baby, introducing solids that are difficult to digest, like formula or cereals, can cause irritation to the bowels and make all future eating experiences unhappy ones. Those first feedings can also go more smoothly if you start by nursing a little first to take the edge off the hunger. The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding, a book you can buy at your LLL meeting, has a section on starting solids on page 236. It suggests starting with a raw mashed banana since it has more food value than cereals. It suggests, if your baby doesnt like bananas, to try baked sweet potatoes and avocados next. Both are high in vitamins and iron, and better nutritional choices than cereal. Not to mention cheaper in the long run! It also suggests introducing meats early, in order to meet the iron and protein needs of the baby. One meeting we had here, a registered dietician came by to visit and see what was discussed... she was impressed at the thoughtfulness of substituting high-value breastmilk with foods of equal value. Strained green beans and cereal arent high in food value. In the section under wheat and grains, it talks about commercial baby cereals being low in food value since they are highly processed. Using whole-wheat bread with a spread, like natural peanut butter (be careful if you have a family history of peanut allergies), cheese and other spreads. For fun once, I used the cream that was on the top of expressed breastmilk to make my own butter. It was really easy, and my babies loved it. You just skim the cream, put it in a clean jar with a lid, (the smallest baby food jars are perfect) shake it for about 10 mins, pour off the liquid, shake some more... pour off any liquid remaining, and press the curds into a mold/form and refrigerate. Yummy, healthy, preservative-free, bovine-protein-free, salt-free Baby Butter! At 10:49 PM 6/6/99 , you wrote: > > >Thanks, that's cool. I remember saying something about bananas, and >I tried them once with Paige and she practically turned her nose up at >them... But she is always taking pieces of breadproducts from me and >knawing on them. I am planning on attending my first LLL meeting in two >weeks, so I will also be able to ask them too jenn:) > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 7, 1999 Report Share Posted June 7, 1999 In a message dated 6/7/99 2:54:36 PM Central Daylight Time, jerbs@... writes: << That is just the info I am searching for, because I know in a month her doctor is going to push cereal on me, for the iron content. He already said her was going to at her 4 month checkup. Thankyou inclding that tidbit of info, that is one of the things I was hoping to learn Jenn:) >> You know just because the Dr says she can have cereal doens't mean you HAVE to give it to her. My Dr was VERY adament about starting cereal at 4 months I said OKIE DOKIE. The day of 's 6 month check up I gave him a his first bit of baby cereal and at the appoiment he asked has he been eating cereal I said YEP (without lieing) hehehe Of course that cereal was it after that He raily got any food at all until he was 12 months old. He is a wonderful boy Just the right size despite the fact that I havn't pilled food on him since he was WAY to young for it like alot of people I know. I think it's sad when mothers give there aby food (cereal or whatever) when they are 2 and 3 months old cause they think they are hugry for it and can't get enough. They need to work on paying more attention to there little ones and not so much time worrying about everythig else. Amy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 7, 1999 Report Share Posted June 7, 1999 Tammy, That was what we thought but Zaid has jaws of steel. Wendi Re: Infant Cereal Wow, Wendi!! He must have been sucking on that for a looong time. Those things are so hard my dh likened them to rocks!!! Maddie could never get them past the grainy bits coming off stage. Tammy ps- I kept them in the freezer, that way she had the comfort of the cold, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 7, 1999 Report Share Posted June 7, 1999 Jenn, Some people swear by rice cereal...not me though. I don't think it is particularly bad, it just isn't that appetizing! I guess the ebm would make it better though. You have to do what you are comfortable with. If I do it again, I will skip all baby food (except for occasionally when it is convenient on an outting, etc.) and go straight to modified table food(s). Mash it up, smash it up, and let her enjoy! Afterall, what's better than fresh, mommy or daddy prepared veggies?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 7, 1999 Report Share Posted June 7, 1999 >Since you should be eating a well-balanced meal, with a variety of >different foods in as close to their natural state as possible why not >let Paige eat something right off your plate? , I do offer her little tastes here and there of what I am eating. SHe usually gives me big smiles of delight when I share, that is what pushes me toward thinking maybe I should start feeding her solids. Thanks again for the information. You really are an asset to this list and all of us. You are very appreciated! Jenn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 7, 1999 Report Share Posted June 7, 1999 >The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding, a book you can buy at your LLL meeting, >has a section on starting solids on page 236. It suggests starting with a >raw mashed banana since it has more food value than cereals. It suggests, >if your baby doesnt like bananas, to try baked sweet potatoes and avocados >next. Both are high in vitamins and iron, and better nutritional choices >than cereal. Not to mention cheaper in the long run! I have that book and grazed over that part the other day. I don't remember it saying that those ffod were high in iron. That is just the info I am searching for, because I know in a month her doctor is going to push cereal on me, for the iron content. He already said her was going to at her 4 month checkup. Thankyou inclding that tidbit of info, that is one of the things I was hoping to learn Jenn:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 8, 1999 Report Share Posted June 8, 1999 >I do offer her little tastes here and there of what I am eating. SHe >usually gives me big smiles of delight when I share, that is what pushes me >toward thinking maybe I should start feeding her solids. > See? There ya go! Follow your instincts. They will almost always lead you in the right direction!! >Thanks again for the information. You really are an asset to this list and >all of us. You are very appreciated! Jenn Thanks Jenn. Honestly though, I havent said anything that you guys didnt already know or believe. Some of it was just putting words to what your had already felt or thought. Sometimes, hearing someone else has the same thoughts is helpful, and if that is what it takes, then I will be happy to add to them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 8, 1999 Report Share Posted June 8, 1999 >>The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding, a book you can buy at your LLL meeting, >>has a section on starting solids on page 236. It suggests starting with a > >I have that book and grazed over that part the other day. I don't remember >it saying that those ffod were high in iron. That is just the info I am >searching for, because I know in a month her doctor is going to push cereal >on me, for the iron content. He already said her was going to at her 4 >month checkup. Thankyou inclding that tidbit of info, that is one of the >things I was hoping to learn Jenn:) It may be helpful to get it back out and make sense out of the section on starting solids then, especially if you are worried that your doctor will ask you to do something you arent comfortable doing. Sometimes just having enough information that helps you explain your choices is enough to convince an authority-figure that you are capable of doing things on your own, without intervention. What is offered in this section though, is quite different than what some doctors recommend. Their recommendations are based on the needs of a formula-fed child and those children WILL need higher iron-rich foods at that time. Learning which foods can increase the iron in your milk, as well as in your babys diet, and being prepared to share what you have applied in your kitchen with your doctor might be all you need to feel confident in your ability to provide for Paige, and for your doctors legal records. Quick tip: when you brown ground beef, make soup or stew, add half a package of frozen chopped spinach to boost the iron and vitamin levels of your meals! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 9, 1999 Report Share Posted June 9, 1999 In a message dated 6/7/99 2:54:33 PM Central Daylight Time, jerbs@... writes: << , I do offer her little tastes here and there of what I am eating. SHe usually gives me big smiles of delight when I share, that is what pushes me toward thinking maybe I should start feeding her solids. Thanks again for the information. You really are an asset to this list and all of us. You are very appreciated! Jenn >> Jenn- I give Davian tastes also and he gets SO UPSET when I'm finished eating LOL. By the way , I totally agree with Jenn! We all LOVE you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 10, 1999 Report Share Posted June 10, 1999 Seriously , It's not anything special that I have written to the list, other than giving you enough information to do whatever it is your instincts are already telling you to do. But thank you for the compliment! By the way, I got inspired to start learning more from LLL... I hope all of you go to meetings, or at least get a membership and the free subscription to New Beginnings. I used to devour them nearly trying to read everything in them. I also spent a little time hunting down the actual studies in the references... You would be amazed at what doctors should know about breastfeeding, but don't! -- using a new MS Natural Keyboard!! Like my " " keys?? lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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