Anyone else starting food?

Tracey - posted on 07/24/2009

Jayden started food about 3 weeks ago or so. I think he was totally ready. He's still breastfeeding, and no less than what he was before we introduced food. He's doing great and love to eat.

Tamara - posted on 07/23/2009

I started my baby on foods too. I personally think that it is up to you. You know your child and when he/she is ready.

Heather - posted on 07/23/2009

My daughter started drinking her apple juice from a sippy cup at 5 months and now she wont drink a bottle she only want her sippy cup. So we give her, her formula in her sippy cup and she is even starting to hold it too. She is doing just fine on it. I would suggest the NUK sippy cups to start with, they are just latex like a bottle nipple.....but it is shaped like a sippy cup and will not spil. Liquid only comes out if it is sucked on. My daughter loves it.

Angel - posted on 07/23/2009

I started foods right before Ethans 4 month baby well check. I have an older boy who is 3 years old and with him I remember his pediatrician saying that if he could sit in a high chair that was a good indicator that he could have baby food. So at his appt they told me it would be a good time to start food! One thing that I want to know is if anyone else was told to start sippy cups at 6 months? I was a little confused by that one! I am nursing my son still and he will drink from a bottle without a problem but a sippy cup this young???

Heather - posted on 07/20/2009

I started my daughter on rice cereal at about 3.5 months old and on fruit/veggies around 4 months old. She eats rice for lunch and a fruit/veggie for dinner. She loves squash and carrots the most and hates peas and applesauce.

Amone - posted on 07/17/2009

i did that although i started my daughter when she was 13 weeks i knew she was ready as she was constantly feeding (she is breast fed) my health visitor said it was fine but be careful of food with glucose as it can damage their kindeys and they may have a reaction to it x

Audra - posted on 07/15/2009

I started my daughter on cereal and applesauce and Bananas, she did better with the bananas than the applesauce. She sees her bowl of cereal and starts making noises that tells me she wants that and then she see her bottle and squeals in happiness. It is so cute but she is growing up way too fast. : ( I am so lucky to be able to stay home with her I didn't when I had my son.

Holly - posted on 07/15/2009

We started rice cereal at 3 months because the 6 ounces I was giving her every 2 hours just wasn't enough. She hated the rice cereal by itself, so I would add a couple little spoonfulls of veggies to make it more appealing. Gradually I worked my way up until now when I just add a little bit of rice cereal to the container of veggies. She is completely happy and healthy and I always know she's getting enough. She also still drinks from her bottle almost as often as before.

Ulandi - posted on 07/15/2009

Oh ok great, ill try it with my baby. Thanks for the advice:-)

Manon - posted on 07/15/2009

Ulandi ,yeah he loves it , i only put it in his sippy cup tho once a day , not to confuse him between milk and juice and i buy like a baby apple juice for him.

Ulandi - posted on 07/15/2009

Manon is the apple juice working fine with the baby? I wanted to give it to my girl but was to scared. Her granny gave her sterri stumpi milkshake and she was fine after that.

Manon - posted on 07/15/2009

So son was 2 months couldnt get enought breastmilk from me so my doc told me to go to formula when he needs it, so instead i started giving him cereal. He loved it openes his mouth and wines when your not fast enough to put it in his mouth. Now at 5 months hes into everything, apple sauce , carrots ect.

Ulandi - posted on 07/15/2009

My baby started cereal and purity on the age of 3 months, she is now 5 months and enjoys every second of it :-) I wasn't breast feeding and she went over to clover full cream milk from 3 months, A very healthy baby with no problems at all :-)

Lisa - posted on 07/14/2009

my baby started this past week, he just wasn't getting enough from me. he loves it but I also breastfeed still. he only gets the rice cereal 3 times a day and I'll always nurse him right after he gets cereal. he refuses a bottle no matter what's in it.

Dawn - posted on 07/13/2009

My son has been eating rice cereal 1x a day for the last two weeks. We are going to increase consistancy and amount for the first month and then at 6 months we are going to start with veggies and fruit. He loves the cereal so far!

Nicole - posted on 07/10/2009

my daughter has been eating rice cereal for about a month now. we tried to give her veggies and fruit she wouldnt have it! Even tried mixing them in with the cereal still wont eat them lol. I guess we'll just stick with the cereal for now lol!

Erin - posted on 07/10/2009

I started my son on cereal when he was 31/2 months. He was ready and happy! I waited about month after that and started him on baby food! His doctor didn't say anything but I guess he didn't have to! My son was over 9 lbs when he was born and he'll be 5 mths tomorrow & he's wearing 9 to 12 mth clothes. He's not fat either his height and his weight put him in the 90%'tile! He's is just long and a big boy! If you are sure he's ready and he's taking it from a spoon, then feed him as long as your ready for it.

Nadya - posted on 07/10/2009

if you feel ready go for it. We are keeping our daughter on milk until 6 months as they say that is all a baby is able to digest and get nutrients from until 6months. But I have learned that all babies are individuals just like adults, with likes and dislikes just like we have. And they are born with it, they don't develop it.

So trust your instinct and do what feels right.

Janet - posted on 07/09/2009

i started feeding a week before he turned 4months. began w/ applesauce & cereal. then tried sweet peas, then bananas, this week pears. he loves them all. & i put mylocon drops in everything, just in case of gas build up.



i know what you mean about being sad. i couldn't keep up w/ the breast feeding so had to put him on formula 3 weeks after. tried pumping, but the milk dried up. i still have the lil baggies of breastmilk in the freezer, eventhough i know i should throw them out by now. but i just don't want to! they remind me of when i could give him everything he needed. :(

Nancy - posted on 07/08/2009

I started my son Devin, who just turned 5 months old, on cereal at 3 and 1/2 mos because he was so hungry all the time. At first he didn't like eating off the spoon, and most of it landed on the bib. Eventually he got it. My doctor wanted me to wait until 6 mos to start feeding fruits and veggies, but I felt that he was ready, so 2 weeks ago I started him on veggies. And he just loves them. I feed him one flavor for 4 days straight to make sure there are no allergies or reactions. I also mix a little baby cereal with the baby food. This way its alot easier to feed to him and he gets the nutrition he needs from the cereal. Before he started eating solids, he was drinking 4-5 10oz bottles a day, and now he only eats around 3-4 6 oz bottles a day and is perfectly happy. I think that a mother always knows what their child needs. Go by your intinct.

Denise - posted on 07/08/2009

Haha, Alex was a bit reluctant, but now is really receptive. He eats both rice and oatmeal and has had some pear juice too. I am pretty sure that Alex is ready for other solids, but am waiting until I get the "ok" from his doctor(he goes in tomorrow). Once we get that approval, I don't know if we'll go with peas or maybe some peaches first. LOL.

Lora - posted on 07/08/2009

I started my with cereal at 4 months and we just started giving my son some bananas in with cereal. He was hitting a growth spirt and I couldn't pump enough for when I was at work. So when I am home I breast feed, but he gets one bowl of cereal and bananas when I am at work. At least it lasts him a litle longer. He still wants everything off of my plate when I eat though. I really don't think solids are going to be a problem.

Rachel - posted on 07/08/2009

We started cereal at 3 months and food at 4 months

She is now 5 months and does two small cereals feedings a day and two small food feedings a day, she also drinks 5 or 6 bottles a day. She is 50th percentile for weight and she sleeps all through the night! The doctor is pleased with our routine! No baby is the same and you have to do what works for you and your baby.

Hollie - posted on 07/08/2009

I started solids at 12 wks he loves his food and still has all his milk, I think mums know best and if you think it's time go for it

Nikesha - posted on 07/08/2009

I starting foods last month and he loves it. Now he sleep better at night.

Kelly - posted on 07/07/2009

I started Preston on rice cereal at 3.5 months and then sweet potatoes on june 30th. he did really well! Then after 5 days of sweet pot. i started peas (im rotating 5 days of alll the veggies first because the doc said if you give them fruit first they might reject the veggies..weird right lol!) he LOVES the peas, cant get enough! and he does eat a bottle afterwards. BUT-Make sure you only give him one solid at a time for at least 4 days to make sure he doesnt have an allergy. then if he doesnt show any signs of an allergy you can switch to a fruit next or whatever you have planned. good luck!

Mikyle - posted on 07/07/2009

I am a naturopathic doctor and there is alot of research about delaying food to 6 months or older to reduce food allergies in the long run. I am nursing and supplementing with organic formula. My son is 5 months, but yes every baby is different. Don't start with fruits first though.

Cassandra - posted on 07/07/2009

I started my 1st child on soilds at 10 week due to she was always hungry and the nurse said no but the doctor said yes so i take what my dr says instead of health nurse ..

My Second was breast feed for 7 weeks then it wasnt enough so i started her on formula then at 11week i started her on vegies and know she has a bottle in the morning and the a lunch then a bottle and sleep s for 3 hours then wakes for another bottle and sleeps till dinner then dinner then 2 more bottles and is in bead by 830 and doesnt wake till 730 the next morning my advies is if they are ready you will know as they will watch you eat but alway give food first and top up with a bottle

Sandra - posted on 07/06/2009

I started my daughter at 13 weeks on rice cereal. I tried one new food every five days to make sure she didn't have a food allergy (because I do!). Try mixing veggies in first because I didn't and she will not eat them unless it's paired up with a fruit.

Shakira - posted on 07/06/2009

I feed my babygirl twice a day with baby food I actually started last month her favorites are green beans and applesauce

Meka - posted on 07/06/2009

OMG your little girl is beautiful!

Amiee - posted on 07/06/2009

We have started rice cereal and unfortunately my son doesn't like it at all. I've tried mixing it different ways (with water, formula, apple juice) and nothing helps. It also constipates him terribly. So, we have started, but are having a rough time with it.

Rachel - posted on 07/06/2009

My baby has been bottle fed for almost 3 months now (I didn't produce enough milk for him). A few weeks ago we started him on cereal, but it is so bland he didn't enjoy it. We ended up buying rice and apple cereal and mix a little appleasuce with it. He loves it. Just yesterday we started feeding green beans. He does not enjoy it pureed though, he wants it a little chunky (just like him, lol). So I use my majic bullet and chuck up some cooked green beans to add to the cereal. That he loves! Next week we are on to peas I think. I was told to start with veggies first, starting with green ones, then orange then yellow. Not to start with fruit because it is naturally sweeter and they might now want the bveggies then if they have already had the fruiits. Has anyone else heard this??

STEPHANIE - posted on 07/01/2009

well my baby eat table food as well as baby food he loves it it does not hurt him in any kind of way so i figured keep giving it to him

Kameasha - posted on 06/30/2009

my daughter just started eating cereal and she loves it. though she does the cutest things when she tries to take to spoon and act like shes feeding her self lol

Capricia - posted on 06/30/2009

my son was born on feb 23rd also. The doctor induced my labor at 39 weeks because he could see my son's head whenever i went to my checkup

Capricia - posted on 06/30/2009

yes. i started food with my son. i started him on cereal in a bottle when he was 3 months in 1/2 but now that he is 4 months i started feeding him cereal out of the bowl with a spoon, and i just let him try the vegetable ham dinner but he sometimes act like he like and sometimes he don't and i tried him on the apple,strawberries, and bananas mixture but im still not sure if he likes that yet but i do know he loves the apple juice.

Amanda Lynn - posted on 06/28/2009

my daughter is on bananas, sweet pot, pears, peas,carrots, and oatmeal. we are going to start squash and mangos. she just turned 4 months old. she LOVES it. i still nurse her but she dosent take as much. she gets breakfast,lunch and dinner with food and sometimes a nursing but she has her "nursing" snacks in between. what can i say my little one loves to eat!!! just like her daddy

Alma - posted on 06/26/2009

I started feeding my daughter puree food when she was 12 weeks old because she acid reflux, and that helps her from time to time when I give it to her. We didn't always give her the puree food all the time because she wouldn't take it sometimes, but now she does laying down! She won't open her mouth when she's sitting as the spoon comes towards her, but she'll open her mouth by all means when she's laying down. Whatever works right? We've been giving her banana. We've tried chicken & sweet potatoes. She doesn't like those. As for milk, she was breastfeeding, but stopped taking at 10 weeks, so we got her on the bottle, and for acid reflux babies, as your doctor if you can mix one scoop of formula (the ones with rice) and one scoop just normal formula. I've noticed with mine that it helped reduce her spit ups A LOT. she used to spit up so much within an hour, and with the mixing of formula, its helped get it up to at least 1-5 times an hour. I haven't started her on the rice cereal yet because when we tried it just made her constipated, and she was in so much pain. So puree foods and formula for now.

your baby will let you know when hes ready to eat food because like ours, when we first started feeding her puree food, she would just spit it out and not swallow any of it. now she eats it all up!

Jolene - posted on 06/23/2009

my twins were born on feb 23rd and they were 6 weeks premature. I started them about 2 weeks ago on stage 1 cereal and only the starter serving mixed into their formula once a day right before bed. since then they sleep about 7 hours at night. They are still only drinking about 6 4-5 oz bottles a day but gaining weight excellent for prem babies. 4 months tomorrow and they weigh 10lbs 7oz and 10lbs 6oz.

Dayna - posted on 06/22/2009

I gave my baby cereal maybe one or two times. I only gave it to her because I was thinking my breast milk wasn't enough to keep her full. But I stopped. I'm waiting on her doctor to give me the ok on giving her solids. But nobody knows your baby like you do, so if your positive that he's ready, then your doing the right thing.

Melisha - posted on 06/22/2009

i just started on stage one of baby food and he loves it. i haven't started cereal yet. not to sure when i should. the doctor said it was fine with mine.

Julie-Anne - posted on 06/21/2009

I feel too scared to yet, as it will be admiting that he is no longer a little baby!! What do you choose first?!

Rebecca - posted on 06/20/2009

Yep... she loves the peaches ;)

Amber - posted on 06/20/2009

my doctor told me to start with cereals at 3 months and at 4 months go thru the stage one veggies and she takes cereal in her bottle too, she loves spood feeding tho.

Nichole - posted on 06/20/2009

My baby has been on solids since 8 weeks. I did not know they made organic baby yogurt till I was at the store yesterday, I got some. He loves it, he couldnt get enough.

Tashia Ann - posted on 06/19/2009

the docs started kira on it earler bc he weight was not gaining like thay wanted her bday was feb 9th (preeime) an yea we have now stared food her fav is bannahs but we are takeing it slow my 3 year old is allergic to alot of foods so im goin slow with kira bc of that!

Alicia - posted on 06/17/2009

My baby was born February 22, 2009 and i too decided this week that he is definetly ready for solids. I have 3 older children whom went by the schedule and we didnt start any sooner than 4 mths but my 3 mth old is showing all the signs. He gets excited around food and is constantly chewing on his fist after feedings. i tried rice cereal and he took it happily and today gave him sweet potatoes. He ate the whole jar without spitting any out. You as a mother will know what is best!

Nichole - posted on 06/17/2009

Quoting Clare:

i started my lil girl last weds. but she was only drinking 5 5oz bottle a day, but shes not very inpressed wit the baby rice only eating 2/3 spoonfulls 4 breakfast, can i stop the food now and try again in a few weeks

When I started my son with cereal he only ate a few spoonful cause I dont think he was too empressed with it.

Clare - posted on 06/17/2009

i started my lil girl last weds. but she was only drinking 5 5oz bottle a day, but shes not very inpressed wit the baby rice only eating 2/3 spoonfulls 4 breakfast, can i stop the food now and try again in a few weeks