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LO spits out solids?

kjohn091kjohn091
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so my LO just does not like to eat. I dont know what to do. She will eat a very small amt, but i would say that at least 90% of what goes in her mouth she spits right back out. and it is pretty much all foods, so I dont think its bc she doesnt like a certain thing i am feeding her. And its wierd bc i put food all over her high chair tray and she is grabing at it and putting it in her mouth, but then a few seconds later after a few chews she spits it out? then she goes right back for another handful! So I jsut dont knwo what to do!  I BF a lot bc she doesnt want to eat much in the form of solid.'

I am most worried bc she is already so small ( 14 lbs) and not even on the growth chart. so i am always worried about her weight and food intake.

Any suggestions!!!! please

TIA :)

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Re: LO spits out solids?

  • bunsee23bunsee23

    Have you talked to your pedi about the weight issue? Some babies are just small! BM provides all the nutrients your LO needs for at least the first 9-12mos, and should remain the go-to form of food.  I can't remember how old your siggy said your LO was, but she may just have a strong tongue thrust/gag reflex that is being triggered by the spoon or food.

    C is also still learning how her tongue and lips can work together to keep the food in her mouth-- don't worry, your LO will learn as she develops!

    I would def talk to your pedi about your questions about weight gain, etc. though...

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    thanks so much for the response! I bet you r probably right about the string gag though. I guess as loing as she keeps BF well then I will try not to stress over it too much and keep letting her practice with eating solids. Oh, and the pedi says she is just small. She is right below the growth chart, but pedi says she is tracking on her own curve, gaining some weight each time, and meeting milestones, so she says she isnt worried. So i try to listen to that and not worry either... but it doesnt always work, lol.  but thanks again, I just wish she would eat better its so frustrating sometimes!
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