Eating Solid Foods & Weaning
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Weaning
Asked by J.S. from Kansas City
on June 20, 2009
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I am preparing to start weaning my baby, and have some questions. She hasn't been too interested in nursing since she was 4 months (she was teething), but I have cont...
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- The way that I did it, quite painlessly, with both of my children was to pump only and pump a bit less each time, and gradually I went from pumping like 8 ounces per b...
- When I weaned by baby at 9 months I started stretching out the time in-between pumps and shortening the time that I pumped as well. I would go an hour longer at a tim...
- J. - I'm going to tell you what I did when I weaned my daughter off breastfeeding so hopefully this will help you!! I breastfed my daughter until she was 1 year ol...
Solid Food
Asked by I.T. from Los Angeles
on July 31, 2010
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my baby is 6 months now and i am trying to make her eat solids last one and half month, she doesnt like anything, what should i do? how can i make her to eat? thank you
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- I have a strong opinion about solid food this young. Her tummy is just not ready for it. Please check with your Pediatrician about this. Formula and Breast Milk ...
- It depends on what it is your trying to get her to eat. Have you tasted some of those baby foods? YUCK! No flavor at all, start her with fruits, they are pretty good. ...
- don't worry if she doesn't like solids now - she's growing and changing so much that it's quite possible she'll be more receptive in a few weeks or a few days. And at...
Not Eating Solid Food 5 1/2 Month Old
Asked by K.B. from St. Louis
on October 16, 2006
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I have started feeding Single Grain Rice cereal to my 5 month old son 2 weeks ago. However, now even 2 weeks later, he still does not want to eat it. He turns his he...
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- Hi K., If your baby is able to sit independently (without support), has lost the gag reflex and shows interest in eating...those are the three rules I followed to dec...
- My son didn't care for cereal either. I started him on one brand and my sister used another. Eventually I said "forget it" and started him on fruits and veggies. He ...
- I know it sounds messy, but maybe put a spoonful on his highchair tray and let him play in it. Eventually some will go in his mouth of his own accord and he may want ...
1St Time Eating Solid Food
Asked by A.L. from San Francisco
on May 26, 2008
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I was told to start on solid food with my little one. Do I feed my daughter milk or rice cereal first? How much do I feed her between milk verses the rice cereal?
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- Milk and other protein should be started between 8 months and one year. Introducing hard to digest proteins early could lead to allergies. Starting on solids is import...
- Hi A., Start with cereal. You don't give milk until after their first year. In addition to the cereal, you should try baby food. Carrot, peas, etc. Don't try to...
- I just started my son on solids. I gave him the cereal before his milk. I only did cereal a few times - honestly, it smells awful and I switched to banana as a first...
Solid Food
Asked by I.T. from Los Angeles
on July 1, 2010
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how and when to start solid foods? please help me, i dont know what is the best for my 5 months old baby, thank you
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- I would wait until 6 months if you can. My daughter was quite happy with formula only and it was no problem to wait until then, but my son required some cereal at 4 m...
- I wouldn't start solids quite yet......wait until they are at least getting in some teeth........baby food is good for a baby.....but not solids for a few more months....
- Wait until the baby is 6 months. Everything changes- the stools, everything. It won't help them sleep better-- this is a myth. Also, you are adding more to do to your ...
Time to Wean???
Asked by P. from Spartanburg
on September 13, 2006
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I'm having trouble deciding if I should wean my 10-week old baby girl. I feel that my reasons are totally selfish and that I'm not doing what's best for her.
We've h...
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- First let me say that I'm very impressed that you've kept with breastfeeding so long! Most women who experience trouble like that quit nursing almost immediately. Wa...
- P. This is such a sensitive topic for everyone but I think you need to do what is right for you and your baby! Don't feel like you have to be miserable to "do what...
- I would wean her, and put her on formula. Taking care of ones physical and mental health is not being selfish., so stop being so hard on yourself, and don't worry abo...
Getting Ready to Wean and Scared Out of My Mind!
Asked by A.K. from Savannah
on December 9, 2010
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My son is turning one soon and I am getting ready to wean him off of breastfeeding. Don't get me wrong - I am more than ready to wean him but I didn't realize how co-...
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- First off, way to go making it to a year!!! Don't feel pressured to wean him just because the calendar says that he's a year old. Remember that the AAP recommends a ...
- Hi A., I mustve blocked it out cause I don't remember it being an ordeal to wean, bahabaha! Actually, don't tell anyone but I broke all the rules and put them to be...
- My son was the exact same as yours around one, honestly he weaned hiimself off at 13 months ... I calmly told him each time he nursed that mommy's milk was almost all ...
From Breast to Bottle-when and How to Wean
Asked by N.J. from Grand Junction
on August 25, 2008
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My son is 7 1/2 months old and exclusively breastfed. He will take bottles of breastmilk, but not bottles with formula. I only give him bottles when necessary (ie. if ...
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- I went out of town for a weekend when my 1 1/2 year old was still nursing, I thought she would lose interest also but upon my return she asked for num nums and didn't ...
- For your trip I would suggest pumping. Your son should go back to the breast after such a short time. But if you do want to continue breastfeeding that is the best w...
- I breast fed my first and now doing the same for my second. With my first I traveled, for work, during her first year. I pumped every day to store the milk. The lon...
When to Wean?
Asked by A.A. from Tulsa
on March 10, 2012
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DS is going to turn a year next month! I can hardly believe it, seems like no time at all since he was a newborn. I was planning on weaning him at a year, but now th...
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- It sounds like you nor ds is ready to sstop nursing. So keep doing it. My youngest ds nursed until he was 3years 9 months old. I don't regret it a bit. You'll know ...
- Do what is best for you and your little one. If there is no reason for you to stop nursing, don't do it. You will get used to the slack you catch from people who think...
- Just want to chime in even though my response is pretty similar to all the rest. I was going to wean at a year also, but I could tell we weren't ready. My husband ga...
Feeding Solid Food to My 8 Month Old...
Asked by M.N. from Cleveland
on March 28, 2007
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I HAVE done this before but for whatever reason right now I cannot remember how my son ate at my daughter's age. I have been giving her cereal, a jar of fruit for lunc...
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- Hi M.: It seems like I'm feeding my 8mo. old a bit more than you are right now (I hope I'm not overfeeding!) But she seems to be doing very well. Here's what's on our...
- You're doing fine! We started offering solids at 6 months, but my daughter didn't really start eating them (except for the occasional pea or a few bites of jarred food...
- My child will be 8 months next week, and he basically eats the same thing. He has 2-3 tablespoons cereal and 6oz formula for breakfast, a jar of stage 2 fruit and a 6 ...
