6 month old and solids
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5 Month Old Not Taking Solids Too Well.
Asked by S.N. from Chicago
on April 30, 2007
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Hi I have a 5 month old darling son, he just doesn't want to eat solids yet. I have tried cereals every now and then, he opens his mouth for the spoon and keeps it in ...
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- He's simply not ready yet. The WHO and AAP now recommend waiting until at least 6 months to introduce solids (if you're BF you might even want to wait longer). Try ...
- Most doctors will tell you to wait until 6 months to feed the baby solids anyway. If he's not interested, wait another month and then worry or talk to the pediatrician...
- It's perfectly normal what your son is doing. I would stick with the rice cereal until he gets the hang of it. It takes a while for them to get used to it. Then you...
7 Month Old Refusing Solids
Asked by J.P. from Boston
on June 3, 2008
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My 7 month old is having a really difficult time transitioning to solids. So I am wondering if maybe I am expecting her to eat too much. I still breastfeed on cue an...
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- By the sounds of it - she is a very healthy girl!! Oh my goodness. Definately continue to breast feed as often as she/you want to, but how about breast feeding after y...
- I was about to write something and decided to "second" what Brittany wrote. You certainly don't need to read it twice!
- Hi J., I just want to reassure you that you don't need to worry about this. Obviuosly your daughter is thriving and growing. She's getting everything she needs from...
Feeding 9 Month Old Solids
Asked by J.F. from Minneapolis
on March 27, 2008
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I am the first time mom of a 9 month old. I just weaned her from nursing and she seems like she is eating constantly. I know the limit of formula is supposed to be 3...
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- I don't know how much formula as we never used it, but feed her when she is hungry. Babies are experts at self regulation, and she will only eat when she is hungry. Fe...
- Everyone has been telling you how often to feed, but not how much. When I had my baby in for her 6 month check up the pediatrician said she should be eating at least ...
- my little girl is 8 1/2 months old and this is our schedule. wake up a hanfull of Gerber baby puffs while i get her food ready 1 jar 2nd baby food mixed with oatmeal b...
Solids
Asked by S.L. from Minneapolis
on November 3, 2008
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My daughter is 5 months. What cues should i see. I breastfed fed her now 8x daily
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- Hi S., The experts say you should watch for your daughter to take an interest in the food that you and others are eating as a cue that she's ready for solids. My ...
- www.askdrsears.com has lots of info that i trust - i trust the sears family with my life, and the life of my son.... :D they have good info on readiness cues. just re...
- Hi S., Many women begin solids between four and six months. That's what my doctors told me when I had my first son. But I've learned that babies do not really need ...
7 Month Old Doesn't like Solids!
Asked by L.E. from Atlanta
on March 4, 2008
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I am having trouble getting my almost 7 month old to eat solids. I have introduced several different types of baby food- fruit, veggies, and she gags on almost every b...
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- Good morning L., There's nothing missing in your daughter's diet. Thankfully God provides all she needs in your breast milk, that's why it's nature's perfect food. I ...
- Hi L., I have a 6 month dautgher, and I started some solids with her, she was gaging too. I decided to wait, so I offer to her some solids every now and then not every...
- It sounds like you're doing it right, and she may just not be ready for solids. Ask your ped's office for a good iron supplement if you're concerned (mine usually reco...
8 Month Old Won't Eat Solids!!
Asked by J.K. from Kansas City
on March 21, 2008
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I have an 8 month old boy who won't eat any solids. He wouldn't ever even eat rice cereal. I've given him every kind of veggie and fruit and he just takes one bite the...
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- Try mixing formula in with the solids at first. It will make the solids a bit runny, but since he likes the taste and smell of that it will make the solids more famili...
- J. K, I had the same problem w/ my girls when they were that age. Just keep offering it to him. I could also suggest when giving him cereal try giving him the oatme...
- Go to a doctor [i know no one likes doctors}
My 6 Month Old Refuses to Eat Solids...
Asked by H.E. from Las Vegas
on December 19, 2009
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My daughter is almost seven months old and every time I try to feed her solids she squeezes her mouth together and shakes her head back and forth. If I do get any foo...
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- Here's my experiences: Baby #1: Got teeth at 8 months and started solids at 8.5 months in the form of whole bananas and baby food. He was sleeping through the nig...
- Do not stop breast feeding she is too young. this is your life to feed and nuture her now. Sleep when you can as she naps instead of doing other things. Hope your thre...
- My immediate thought when I saw both of your posts was: teething! I would suggest just continuing to offer the solids. But, if she refuses, no big deal and try again ...
My 7 Month Old Will Not Eat Solids
Asked by D.B. from Washington DC
on March 3, 2009
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Our pediatrician was very adament about not starting solids until our son was 6 months old. Not even rice cereal and at 6 months the doctor said start with veggies - ...
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- D., Your dr is following advice based on studies showing that exposure to food before 6 months has a dramatically increased risk of diabetes (we are not sure of th...
- It isn't a big deal, kids can survive on just formula or breast milk till at least one year of age... however, it is nice to have them like solids. I introduce soli...
- I would completely stop trying for at least a week maybe two and then when you start again I would try letting him feed himself. It will be messy but some kids just ...
4 1/2 Month on Solids
Asked by S.G. from Harrisburg
on May 17, 2009
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Hello Moms :)
My son is now 4 1/2 months and our family doctor said that we could start giving him solids by 3 months. well when i asked moms on here, about giving hi...
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- Good Morning, When it comes to your baby Listen to your Dr. Does your Dr. say he is over weight? In my opinion I see nothing wrong with giving your baby a whole jar of...
- Hi Selena- First of all congratulations on your decision and on your baby boy. Just wanted to add my 2 cents on this, for what it is worth. I have read a lot on this...
- My 5 month old daughter was having problems with constipation, so her dr. told me to give her 4 oz. of prune juice a day, but to split it up maybe 1 or 2 oz. at a time...
How Much Solids Do You Feed Your 10 Month Old?
Asked by A.L. from Sacramento
on February 24, 2009
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My daughter is 1 week shy of her 10 month birthday, and is only in the 7th percentile for her weight. Her dad and I are both small people so it may just be genetic, b...
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- Hi there- I didn't read all the responses so forgive me if this is repeat info. Your little girl is probably doing just fine, she's getting old enough for maybe just ...
- Dear A., I am a mother of seven and from my experience I would say that if she has always been in that percentage, she may just be small. If she has dropped I would b...
- I had sort of the same issue with my little guy--15th percentile weight, 40th percentile height. It wasn't an issue until he didn't gain weight in 3 mos time (between...
