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MLF135 · November 2011

We started solids with DS on Saturday, he did great on day 1 and 2 and was even eager to get more sweet potatoes when I took the spoon away. Then days 3 & 4 I tried to give him the same thing, sweet potatoes, and he clenches his mouth shut and doesn't seem to want it. Could it just be that he's not hungry? Anyone else have this happen? When is the best time to feed them their solids without it affecting his nursing?

SarahRae812 · November 2011

If it's only been a few days, I'd give him a chance to get used to it. DD has been on solids for the past 3 weeks (w/ pedi's blessing) and only in the past few days has she really gotten the hang of it. Before, she was hit or miss. She might take a couple bites and start fussing or eat the whole bowl. She's been consistently finishing the bowl for the past 5 days or so.

I usually feed her "breakfast" at least 30 minutes after she's nursed. For "dinner," I'm a little more flexible since she's had BM all day and will have more before bed. I shoot for sometime between 4:30 & 5:30pm.

BabyBoyNYC · November 2011

I only give DS a tblsp so I don't think it really effects his bottle because he still drains the bottle. He may just not be into that day or something. I give DS solids first thing in the morning if he is not fussy for his bottle, if he is fussy for "ba-ba" then I will feed him his solid about an hour after he finishes

landosmommy · November 2011

I've only given DS rice cereal so far, but I give him his usual bottle (at either the feeding before his long nap or the one after) and then I give him the rice cereal. I want to make sure he's getting the same amount of formula first, then I give him whatever extra he may be wanting in rice cereal. This way he will let me know when he's full & I don't have to worry that he's not getting enough. HTH!

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