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06.03.08, 07:10 AM General Topics
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Starting db on solids - any advice? new mom here... [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
General Topics 06.03.08, 07:10 AM Flag
 

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don't stress, take a photo, keep the cereal VERY liquidy, know that - at first - it's more about getting db used to texture than actually "feeding" any nutrition. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:11 AM Flag
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op - how long can I expect this to go on for? a week or two? Do I just give her the same cereal until she actually eats it? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:13 AM Flag
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really, don't overthink this. you'll know by how she is responding. for mine, who was 6 m/o, the first few days were really playing with the cereal more than eating it, then she started eating. but it depends on your child. just enjoy it and trust yourself to know what to do next. she'll let you know if you're paying attention. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:17 AM Flag
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^^^ you're going to smile at yourself later on... we've all been there :-) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:19 AM Flag
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op - more stressed because I am back at work so have to rely on nanny for alot of this [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:24 AM Flag
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ahhh. well, do the first couple of feedings over the weekend, so you can take some photos and experience it yourself. buy some cereal and some pureed fruits that can be mixed in later - pears are usually well received because of their bland flavor. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:28 AM Flag
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get ready for stinky diapers [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:16 AM Flag
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It seems scarier than it is. We used up a box of rice cereal (by which time DD was swallowing pretty well) and then started introducing other things: mashed banana, avocado, apple sauce, etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:20 AM Flag
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remember that solids are just for practice at this age. db's nutritional needs are fulfilled by bm/formula. so if s/he eats, fine, and if not, that's fine too. also, not all kids are ready at 6 mos. some don't really catch on until 7 or 8 mos. and there's the 3 day rule -- introduce one food for 3 days, then you can add another for 3 days, then you can add another, etc. good luck and don't worry about it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:25 AM Flag
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db is 5 mo but seems to be bored of formula and ped recommended we start - would you do one cereal for 3 days then another cereal or just stick to rice cereal until she is actually eating? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:27 AM Flag
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np: either is OK, but FWIW saome babies jsut hate that rice cereal (and if you taste it, you can see why). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:29 AM Flag
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that's fine. you can do either. mine really seemed to hate the rice cereal, so i tried oatmeal (after 3 days) and that worked better. then i just started gradually introducing the apples, bananas, sweet potatoes, pears, etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:32 AM Flag
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op - also, planning on having nanny make strained fruits and veggies for db. For fruits like apples do you just steam and then put in a blender? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:31 AM Flag
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apples you probably need to actually boil, but then use the cooking water for the puree. (Its making applesauce.) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:34 AM Flag
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imo, this is a huge waste of time. for the tiny amount db is going to eat right now, it's not worth the effort. you can get frozen, organic fruit and veggies purees that are just as good. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:34 AM Flag
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op - you are probably right - I just want to make a habit of it for nanny [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:35 AM Flag
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its not hard to do yourself, even if you WOH. i did it, just made a bunch of stuff on the weeeknd and froze. and i also bought organic applesauce adn frozen organic squash puree (which are cheaper than baby food jars) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:37 AM Flag
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op - what did you make other than that? peas? carrots? I need ideas - and when do you start to mix more than one food together? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:41 AM Flag
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peas, carrots, green beans, sweet potato, and later on broccoli, beets, parsnips; mango, papaya, peach, nectarine, banana, avocado (those you don't cook first). basically whatever looked good at the market. I also tried kale exactly once. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:44 AM Flag
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op - i know I am an idiot - but from broccoli fwd do you wait until they can have "finger food" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:49 AM Flag
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no, i mashed them up (really ripe fruit, obviously) and added water if needed to thin them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:53 AM Flag
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assuming you steamed the broccoli and then mashed? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:57 AM Flag
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i ended up boiling, rahter than steaming, a lot of the time, adn using the cooking water for the puree. but sure, you can steam if you prefer. at first the tesxture has to be really watery [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:59 AM Flag
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