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Starting Baby Food
Asked by A.P. from El Paso
on November 17, 2009
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We started our son who is now 5 months old on level one baby food about a month and a half ago. Our doctor didn't have any big issues with this because he had a great ...
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- Hi A., Although your baby growth is ideally spurring, I don't think it's a good time to start your baby on foods other than what in the jars. Take your time, don't...
- take it slow! I gave my babies only fresh homemade baby food (did organic jarred food in emergencies or on the go)My babies loved pureed avocado and fresh raw apple to...
- My oldest had no interest in baby food from a jar. He wanted what we were eating. We just cut it up in to little pieces and let him have it. He never choked and was ju...
Solids & Breastfeeding
Asked by J.C. from Dallas
on February 18, 2010
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Two questions, my son is 7.5 months old and has been eating some solids since he was about 5.5 months old. He now eats sweet potatoes, squash, carrots, green beans, pe...
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- My goal was 6 months but I made it to 2 yrs. Then, it was a natural progression and hard at the same time but my daughter slowly weaned off. The World Health Organizat...
- I puree what we eat. I puree it totally at first, then gradually make it chunky. I have found that this makes it easier for us when they are older. They can simply ...
- My daughter has five-breastfeeds about 17-20 months. Does not start solids until aout 11 months and makes her own food. Avacado and banana is one of the first foods.Yo...
Starting Solids, What to Feed and When?
Asked by J.V. from Tampa
on December 15, 2008
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My son is 5 months and is so ready for solids. I am holding out till 6 months cause the doctor said it would help with allergies. But when I start, what do I start. I ...
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- Karen G really is a gift to all of us. She gave you great information. Cereal than veggies tha fruit. Small amounts that increase. SHe said it all. Good Luck
- Hi J., I too had so many such questions when my girls were begining with solids. Have you started him on any rice cereal yet? If not, I would start with that. If y...
- I really think it's all a matter of preference what you start with. Just be careful with carrots as nitrates are naturally occuring in them, and babies can't really di...
How to Make My 1 Yr Old Eat Vegetables
Asked by S.F. from Minneapolis
on November 19, 2012
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( My zip code is wrong ...I am from Pakistan )
Need ideas to make my 1 yr old eat veggies . I have tried adding them in rice/pasta .it did not work . He never likes t...
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- My son has loved frozen peas forever! He likes the crunchiness. He also likes broccoli. He can pick these up by himself so maybe he'll like them?
- I was a purist and never put butter or salt on my kids veggies. Then when I was admiring my sister's kid eating bowls full of veggies, she asked "do you add butter an...
- Keep offering all veggies to him. Season with butter, salt and pepper. He has to taste them at each meal. He will refuse them at first, all of my kids too but now t...
Garbanzo Beans for 9 Month Old?
Asked by L.O. from Seattle
on April 24, 2008
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Can I give my 9 month old pureed beans, such as garbanzo beans? I never did with our first daughter so I am unsure about allergy risks.
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- My daughter absolutely loves them! She started eating them around 10 or 11 months, and I've heard of no allergy-type issues if you start before then. Our pediatrician...
- 9 months is a good time to introduce legumes. i would soak them for 24 hours before cooking to keep them from giving your little one gas!
- I think that 9 months is an appropriate age for introducing beans and other legumes, although all babies are different and you need to go by the cues your daughter giv...
Should I Mix Food to Give to My 6Mo?
Asked by C.D. from Rapid City
on June 29, 2007
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I have been starting to feed my daughter, 6 months old, food and the only one she really enjoys eating is mashed potatoes.. Now here is my question should I start mixi...
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- For both of my daughters I tried to do the sweetest veggies first with the rice cereal to get them used to tastes and to help the transition since breast milk is sweet...
- our pediatrician advised us to start with the green veggies, then the yellow/orange ones, then the fruits last. Being because if you start with the sweet ones then th...
- C.- I did that with my son.. and it helped alittle. He preferred homemade foods that I made by mashing. Or give her the same foods a you are eatting for fruits and ...
Introducing Solids to Daughter, Digestion Is Tough
Asked by R.C. from San Luis Obispo
on December 8, 2008
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I have a 5 month old daughter just starting out on some solids. We prepare fresh fruits, veggies, oatmeal and rice. She also enjoys cherrios and graham crackers. Obvio...
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- My only question is how long has she been on solids? At 5 months old, my son had just started solids and I was warned against introducing too much too fast. Their ...
- You might try not giving her rice. I know it can be constipating . Also be sure she drinks a lot of water. Apple juice is also good for constipation. Hope you get some...
- Usually when you introduce your little one to solids their digestion changes. They tend to be constipated. Your 5 month old should only be eating rice cereal. The n...
Starting All Over
Asked by E.B. from Seattle
on April 5, 2011
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I have to start myself on a baby food diet for this week. My hubby and I went and got some from the store yesterday. OH MY GOD, i for got how horrible the stuff can ...
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- Instead of doing this whole baby food diet, why not try modifying your eating habits. If you can manage to eat 5-7 smaller meals a day. Increase your fresh fruit and v...
- Sweet potato, butternut squash, spaghetti squash...peanut butter?
- Avocados, peaches, hard boiled eggs, chicken breast in a food processor, and anything else you can put in the food processor.
How Do Your Kids Eat Their Veggies?
Asked by X.O. from Chicago
on February 17, 2012
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I seem to have tried every method, but the only way i can get them to eat them is:
a) My 5 yr old will eat lettuce if I put it in a wrap--won't eat ANY other veggie...
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- I have always tried to involve my daughter in helping me to prep foods and cook with me as much as she can - I know that helps a lot to get kids to try new things. Bu...
- Against their own free will, lol. Cheese helps, Ranch dressing helps.
- Corn and green beans have never really been too much of a problem in our house but everything else had to have melted cheese on them. That is the only way they wou...
Veggies Only
Asked by A.C. from San Diego
on May 14, 2009
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I have been a vegetarian for twenty years and now that I have a little one I want to try and raise him as one also. I'm ok with dairy, butter, eggs and cheese. The onl...
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- Hello AC, I am a health advocate for all and applaud your healthy choices and commitment! However, in my personal research & opinion, children do not benefit from a c...
- I have been a vegetarian for a long time as well. I have a 19 month old son and he has been vegetarian all his life. We shop at Trader Joe's and Clarks and Loma Linda ...
- Your son does need protein, but he can get it from things like eggs. You should ask your son's doctor about this though, I can't find much on babies for veggie-ism. It...
