tell me about introducing solids

angela9602

So I know Im a ways away from introducing the rice cereal but as a mom who EBF Im curious to know from others like me what did you mix the cereal with? BM, Water??? a little of both? Do you pump out 6 oz then mix in the cereal? Im just wanting to have a better understanding on what works best. Thanks ladies!

tokenhoser

We didn't do rice cereal at all. We waited on solids until 6 months, then went straight to fruits, veggies, and meat.

I also decided on baby-led weaning. It's been very fun.

The original link is dead, but I C&P an article from the AAP that explains why rice cereal is silly here: 

https://community.thenest.com/cs/ks/forums/thread/57384155.aspx

larrysdarling

We skipped rice cereal too. Low nutritional value and it's kinda gross, too.

The current recommendation is to wait until at least 6 months to add solids. Many people start them at 4 months, though. Honestly, nursing is so much easier then figuring out what to feed and having to make it. I don't know why people rush into solids.

If you do decide to start rice cereal, never ever put it in a bottle as it's a choking hazard. Use it in a bowl with a spoon. 

ksulli

I started pumping when LO was about 4w so that I'd have a freezer stash, but I also work four days a week, so I knew I'd end up pumping anyway.  Because of this, we mix BM with rice or oatmeal infant cereal.  I got a BPA free ice cube tray and use that to freeze some milk in 1oz increments, and at first would melt one of those to mix with the cereal.

tangerine1126

I haven't heard of Baby Led Weaning before. That sounds so cool! We may have to give this a try when DS hits 6 months. Are you giving purees sometimes, too? 

tokenhoser

tangerine1126:

I haven't heard of Baby Led Weaning before. That sounds so cool! We may have to give this a try when DS hits 6 months. Are you giving purees sometimes, too? 

No purees at all. If it's something that does need a spoon (like yogurt), I put it on the spoon, but he puts it in his mouth  (or not). Then I swap him for a new loaded spoon.

If you're interested, get the book (it's just called "Baby Led Weaning") - it explains it very well, and how to make it safe. 

MelissaS5338

I too am skipping cereal. I will start her on fruits next week.

 

s00z

I mix oatmeal with BM. For a single serving, I mix 2 oz fresh BM with oatmeal until I get it to the consistency LO likes. I have never measured the oatmeal, so I can't give you an exact amount. Now that we are introducing fruit, I do half and half (1 oz BM/oatmeal and 1 oz fruit puree). HTH!