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Post by workingmum22 on Mar 21, 2007 16:26:02 GMT
Have just started my DS on solid foods - I have to say its been a bit hit and miss. Which are the best baby foods you recommend and do I reduce the amount of bottles I am giving him during the day - which is around 6 and some breast milk?
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Post by behanfamily on Mar 21, 2007 16:35:56 GMT
Firstly good luck, weaning has its ups and downs (well with my 2 anyway)
At first just try introducing one veg or fruit at a time (you can always mix them together once theyve got the taste for them.
Carrot is always a favourite, sweet potatoe, swede, parsnip - these are quite "sweet" vegetables so seem to go down well.
Banana mushed up good, stewed apple or pear.
At first mine just had baby rice made up with normal milk, and until 6 months old milk is still the most important part of their diet. I wouldnt cut down milk, just offer a little food before milk or if they starving break off the bottle to offer some food.
At first it needs to be really smooth constinceny(sp) and you may find that just getting use to a sthingy is a big step. I let Jack hold one which he waves about trying to knock my sthingy out of the way - so splash mats a good idea ~wink~
Shout if Ive not answered all your questions, I know its a big step when babies start to eat!
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Post by joanne on Mar 21, 2007 17:34:02 GMT
I feel really old reading this as it seems ages since I was that stage !!!!!  The only tip that I got which I found invaluable was to cook up loads of say carrots - puree them - and then freeze them in ice-cubes! That way you can take one or two out when you need them ! Best of luck with junior its another magical stage of their development !! |
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Post by behanfamily on Mar 21, 2007 20:54:46 GMT
oh yes forgot to tell you that bit about freezing in ice cubes - a great tip!
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Post by workingmum22 on Mar 22, 2007 14:37:38 GMT
Never heard of using ice cube trays for freezing food - but what a brilliant idea. I think making my own food must be a healthier option not to mention the savings that can be made. I am just thinking to myself that there must be books on recipes for small babies and toddlers. Did any of you use them?
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Post by behanfamily on Mar 26, 2007 8:34:25 GMT
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Post by workingmum22 on Mar 31, 2007 20:47:38 GMT
Just letting you know that we are getting on great with the solids. The ice-cubes are a dream but I think the shop assistant was a bit suspicious buying so many ice cube trays. Freezer full of them now and he loves puree carrot and potato - so I am on a role. Loved all the info - thanks everyone.
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Post by behanfamily on Apr 1, 2007 7:43:18 GMT
great glad its going good, thanks for the update
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Post by noreenc on Apr 1, 2007 12:16:16 GMT
Yes great to hear that it is going well for you. All my crowd are great eaters so i know how important this stage is.
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Post by workingmum22 on Apr 3, 2007 19:03:17 GMT
Nearly passed out this evening my son had rice and peas followed by stewed apple and custard - we thought we had landed the jackpot when all of a sudden he vomited it all up !!! Oh the joys of parenting ;D ;D |
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Post by noreenc on Apr 3, 2007 19:37:51 GMT
;D Had to laugh at that sorry, but that happened so many times to me too that I gave up counting !!! The worst one was at the christening of my cousin's third child. My young DS, who was 10 months old at the time, eat everything in front of him and after the Bailey's cheesecake, vomitted all over me i was destroyed and so embarrassed! But as you say thats parenting for you  |
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Post by behanfamily on Apr 13, 2007 17:31:03 GMT
Nearly passed out this evening my son had rice and peas followed by stewed apple and custard - we thought we had landed the jackpot when all of a sudden he vomited it all up !!! Oh the joys of parenting ;D ;D Oh dear poor thing, keep trying  |
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