when should we start solids?

MeL2185

Let me tell you about our girls and then tell us when we should start.

They were born at 34.3 weeks weighing 2, 12 and 3, 10- due to IUGR. They didn't have any issues other then being growers and feeders. They are doing great 5 months later and weighing in at 10, 2 and 10, 10. They have been slow to gain but doc was never worried b/c they have gained well. They eat b/w 4-5 ounces of enfamil (premature formula) every 3 hours during the day and then one 2 ounce bottle in the night.

They aren't sitting up at all, but they can roll from back to front and fron to back, they laugh, giggle and developmentally do everythign they should. They can hold their head very well- not completed unassisted but super good!

When should we start jar food? We tried cereal at 4 months and they just hated it so it didn't seem worth it- however, they did understand putting the spoon in mouth and eating off of it.

What do you ladies think?

TIA!

LoveTravel

Depending on the area the recomendations are different- I'm from Canada and it seems to differ a lot from the US in my province they suggest 6 months to start cereals and go from there...so I waited until they were 6 months to begin any food other than nursing.

 

kafunder

Our pedi said he doesn't like babies to start solids until they are at least 4 months (which yours are) AND eating at least 30 oz per day on a consistent basis. Sometimes when babies start solids, they will drop their formula intake a bit, but they still need the formula b/c it provides their nutrition. If the babies is taking less than 30 oz per day, then he/she can't afford to drop its formula intake from a nutriional standpoint.

leviandlandensmom

In your case, given their adjusted age, I wouldn't start solids until they are closer to 8 months. I'm going to start mine around 7 or so months.

tmbuchmann

My twins were born at 37w3d and are good healthy eaters, but I only started rice cereal two weeks ago and we haven't even started solids (meaning veggies yet.) But I do plan on starting them in the next two weeks.