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dchasteen1
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Needing advice on foods....please help.
dchasteen1
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My daughter is 9 months today. I am having trouble introducing her to 'solid' foods. She eats purees fairly well. Doesn't always finish whats on her plate but is good about trying and at least taking a few bites. I am very regimented when we eat. Its always at the table and in her high chair, etc. I also always make sure she has a sippy of water. She refuses to be introduced to any type of 'other' food but yogurt melts. I have tried smashing up green beans that where cooked to basically mush, mashed potatoes, etc. She really wants nothing to do with foods with texture. I have tried level 3 foods from Gerber and she gags and acts like she is going to choke. Refuses to eat them. She also wants nothing to do with drinking out of her sippy cup. I have a variety of sippy cups too. She will take a slight drink and either spits it out or starts chewing on the mouth piece. My other friends seem to have babies that eat everything just fine. I guess I just keep trying or not sure what to do or if I should even be worried about it. FYI she is able to pull herself up and is standing and almost walking on her own which made me think that she is possibly ready for level 3 type of foods because she is so active.
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Re: Needing advice on foods....please help.
My son will sometimes act the same way. A friend told me, "food is for fun ,until one." This really helped me relax. I say keep trying, but don't get too worried if she isn't eating full meals. You said you are regimented about eating, does that include the time? Maybe your DD isn't hungry at that time?
Also, I usually offer my son whatever we are eating. I think it helps for him to see my husband and me eating the same thing. Have you tried the purees in the pouches? It is messy, but then she can squeeze and try herself. Maybe something more dry like cheerios or Earth's best makes gram crackers since you said she likes yogurt drops. The Target selection of baby food is great maybe you can check it out! Hope this helps!
Honestly, I think you need to just relax, keep offering new foods, and then let it be. You can't force your daughter to try something, but you can offer it. If you don't offer, she will never try new things! I wouldn't be worried AT ALL! 9 months is a time to explore new foods, not to worry if she is taking longer than some of your friends' babies.