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My 6 1/2 Month Old Won't Eat Solids
Asked by J.W. from Tulsa
on August 11, 2006
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Does anyone have suggestions for getting a baby to eat solid food? I breastfeed her and try to give her food in between that time. I've also tried giving her food wh...
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- I have a 9 month old and I am BF (only in the mornings now), I didn't even introduce baby food to her until she was 6 months. Since you are BF, you really don't have...
- My 6 1/2 month old had trouble in the beginning too - he's eating them fine now. I just kept trying a little bit at a time - usually right before we ate dinner, about...
- I would try rice cereal. My dr told us to give our 7 month old that first and she loves it. Teething definitely makes a difference too. We have been feeding our dau...
Introducing Solids
Asked by A.T. from San Francisco
on July 28, 2009
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Hello Mommies,
I am wondering what your experiences have been when introducing solids to your babies.
We have tried several different foods, but our son doesn't seem...
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- If he has teeth already I would suggest regular foods. My daughter was the same way, she hated "baby" food. I gave her bananas, peas, steamed baby carrots and at 9 m...
- My son did the same gagging-type thing with everything we fed him. We thought he was just a picky little diva, but it turns out that some babies have a strong gag refl...
- Hi A., Our second child (now 7) had the same allergies and issues with foods when he was a baby/toddler. Egg was the only food he reacted to via my breastmilk tho...
Gag Reflex and Eating Solids
Asked by L.M. from Dallas
on January 18, 2008
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Ok, so I posted last week about my 8 month old using his middle finger and thumb to pick things up. His pedi said this is unusual, but nothing to worry about or try to...
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- Your child has sensory integration issues. My son had this but I never inquired or found out what to do. He is almost 10 and still will gag when eating vegetables. ...
- It just takes awhile. I bought some puffs for my daughter in hopes of getting her to start self feeding at around 6-8 months (can't remember exactly when since she's ...
- Your child has sensory issues. call Our Childrens House Baylor and get an evaluation! Don't worry , just act on it. Please call them and they can help. The earlier...
My 7 Month Old Will Not Eat Solids Anymore
Asked by E.B. from Seattle
on August 12, 2007
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So I am going nuts...My seven month old had been eating solids like a champ since he was four months old we had just moved him from twice a day to three times a day. ...
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- When babies are that young it is not uncommon for them to revert back the the basics some times. If you son has just reciently been sick then he still may not have hi...
- same thing happend to me when my daughter got an ear infection. The doctore recommended to mash up her food for a little while and then she would go back to solids. I ...
- When my son (3 years now) was first learning to eat solid foods, anything that made him feel lousy (a cold, throwin up, ear infection, etc) and he would quit even tryi...
Food on the Run
Asked by S.W. from Philadelphia
on January 21, 2009
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I am going to be starting back to the gym in April. My son will be turning 1 and my daughter will be almost 3. The only time I can get to the gym is after work, but I ...
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- hummus and pita bread--high protein--I make wraps and throw in some fresh veggies. rice cakes with peanut butter cut up veggies and fruit tail mix (make your own an...
- Hi S., I've been on a program that cleanses the body of toxins which in turn helps you lose weight. I've lost at least 15 lbs. after my son was born on the program...
- Hello... how about some kind of wrap or quesedilla with refried beans and salsa? You could do a vegan quiche (avoiding the dairy) and cook it in a muffin pan to have...
Looking for Good Finger Foods
Asked by E.S. from Houston
on November 20, 2008
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My 8 mo old daughter has decided that she doesn't want mommy or daddy to feed her any longer. She would like to do it herself. She has been off of baby food since sh...
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- hi, E.. i just read ur questions regarding fingerfoods for independant babies. i've learned that they will eat just about anything you cut up for them. my little on...
- The finger foods that gerber makes are good. Also, you can try steamed baby carrots or steamed brocoli, she might like it! You never know until she tries it. My kids l...
- Get the book, Super Baby Food by Ruth Yaron. It is a wonderful resource. We still make Super Baby Pancakes almost every weekend and my oldest child is 8! Other sugg...
Help with Solid Food Schedule for 10 Month Old
Asked by S.L. from Los Angeles
on March 3, 2008
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My 10-month began eating solids when he was 6 months and ate really well - then a month or so ago, he basically refuses to eat them. He will eat in the mornings (eggs,...
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- Hi, I would try cutting the milk in half and setting food out so he can fill up on both. All kids are picky eaters and stick to what they like, so put out a variety ...
- He still needs his milk!!!! My baby is also 10 months and I give her yogurt or baby food (fruit with oatmeal) I also give her french toast made with the yolk only. You...
- at 10 mos old, he should still be getting most of his calories and nutrition from his formula (or breast milk), at least according to my pediatrician. my son is 14 mo...
Frustation with Eating Solids
Asked by A.S. from Davenport
on June 10, 2008
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My son is 6 1/2 months old and has been eating solid foods since he was about 4 1/2 months old. A few weeks ago he really started to get the eating concept down, but l...
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- Wow 4 1/2 months is early; My Dr had us start solids at 6 months and it took a bit for them to really get the hang of it. Maybe is just isn't ready; don't push, child...
- I'm sure it is a lot of things, teething being one, but I know at that age my kids loved to eat at first when it was something new to them, but after a couple weeks go...
- It is likely just the teething. My little girl did the same thing for about three weeks when she was getting her teeth at about 8 months (she was a late teether). Aft...
10 Month Old No Longer Eating
Asked by B.W. from Baton Rouge
on January 7, 2008
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When I first began feeding my daughter solids(around 6 months) she loved it and would not refuse anything I gave her. She was so easy to feed and really enjoyed eatin...
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- My son is also 10 months and is doing the same thing. Sometimes he will eat 2-3 Stage 2 jars and sometimes he won't eat 1/2 of one. He shakes his head "no", pushes my ...
- It's perfectly normal for babies to grow through this phase. My son ate really well and then tapered off. He's one now and some days he eats really well and other days...
- my daughter is 10 months too and she has started doing the same thing...she only wants formula and those fruit puffs by gerber. and i remember my oldest never really ...
Introducing Solids to a Four Month Old.
Asked by B.C. from Tampa
on June 19, 2007
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My daughter just had her four months appt. and we got a green light from our Ped. on introducing her to solid food. What is the right process? Ogranic Cereal or not, ...
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- Which foods you give your child depends on you (organic or not). Our ped recommended this order (but ask your ped which order he/she recommends): Cereal 1x a day f...
- When my son started solids he was 4 months old also and we gave him about 2 tbsp's of rice cereal. And he ate about 1/2 a jar of stage 1 fruits. Basic stuff, bananas, ...
- I really think organic is the way to go - it is much safer for young children. Here's a recent study excerpt: "A recent study conducted by the University of Washin...
