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nanabanana06 · June 2013

So, Cade decided to start solids yesterday. He picked a piece of my strawberry shortcake and nommed away on the cake (he didn't eat any though). So, now we're going to start adding new foods to our diet for him. What types of foods are you trying and adding in? I was thinking of doing an array of fruits and veggies then some carb type stuff and meats. So, suggestions?

CLLDLL · June 2013

We didn't really intend to do BLW, but G just preferred "chunkier" purees so we started doing BLW instead. Some of his favorites:

Avocado

Steamed sweet potato "sticks"

Hard boiled egg chunks

Steamed Carrots

Various melon chunks

Whole wheat pasta

Chicken (poached with onion, carrot and celery in the water)

Baked apples with cinnamon

Happy Baby brand Rice Cake Snacks (Target sells them)

nanabanana06 · June 2013

MandJS:
Honestly, just whatever you're eating. T had fish at a BBQ the other day. She's a HUGE fan of refried beans and hummos. She ate some enchilada last week. Chicken. Meat. Etc. Whatever you're eating, just... pass a piece over to baby.

Totally what I plan on doing. My husband eats like a toddler and I wanted idea to vary my diet so that Cade will try more than peas and corn (the only "veggies" my husband eats). Plus adding in some healthier foods for me and the kids.

ForeverEverAfter · June 2013

MandJS:
Honestly, just whatever you're eating. T had fish at a BBQ the other day. She's a HUGE fan of refried beans and hummos. She ate some enchilada last week. Chicken. Meat. Etc. Whatever you're eating, just... pass a piece over to baby.

This. The biggest seller for BLW for me was only making one supper. I just plan our meals so that most of it is BLW friendly. Her first meal was spears of baked potato and steak. She loves ribs with most of the meat taken off (I think she likes the feel on her gums). I give her a variety of whats on my plate as long as its safe. She actually eats/swallows the most when eating over cooked steamed veggies (broccoli, carrots, cauliflower) or soft fruit like banana.

If you're worried, the book is a pretty quick read. There's also a website that explains it all in less depth, babyledweaning.com

nanabanana06 · June 2013

ForeverEverAfter:
MandJS:
Honestly, just whatever you're eating. T had fish at a BBQ the other day. She's a HUGE fan of refried beans and hummos. She ate some enchilada last week. Chicken. Meat. Etc. Whatever you're eating, just... pass a piece over to baby.
This. The biggest seller for BLW for me was only making one supper. I just plan our meals so that most of it is BLW friendly. Her first meal was spears of baked potato and steak. She loves ribs with most of the meat taken off (I think she likes the feel on her gums). I give her a variety of whats on my plate as long as its safe. She actually eats/swallows the most when eating over cooked steamed veggies (broccoli, carrots, cauliflower) or soft fruit like banana.
If you're worried, the book is a pretty quick read. There's also a website that explains it all in less depth, babyledweaning.com

I've read both. Just looking for ideas to meal plan. My husband thinks veggies is potatoes. So, I usually make 2 different meals, but I just wanted to get a good idea for different things.

vettymama · June 2013

Most of our meals contain meat, veggie or fruit, potato or rice, and bread. Favorites here are steamed broccoli, chicken, prime rib, pork loin, beef, toast with butter, peas, and green beans.

ForeverEverAfter · June 2013

Oh, okay. Then like you said in your OP, try an array of fruits and veggies. I would give your LO some of everything-some meat and potatoes from your H's plate, and a colourful veg (like steamed broccoli or carrot) from yours. I usually use fruit for breakfast and dessert when LO can't have what I'm eating.

apegg23 · June 2013

V doesn't have any teeth yet. We eat a plant based diet and plan on doing the same with her. I give her purees and she's only slightly interested. She always wants to eat what I'm eating so I guess I could give her some. I don't want to give her anything to tough since she doesn't have any teeth. We have given her mostly bananas, avocado, and sweet potato. She has tried lots of other fruits but those are the main foods.

CC1017 · June 2013

We LOVE blw. It has worked really well for DS. We are part of a CSA so we get an assortment of fresh vegetables every week. That really helps us to vary our diets. We try to have a protein and veg at every dinner. DS really likes pork chops with asparagus and chicken with corn on the cob.

kjsmith9 · June 2013

I'm glad you posted this because I was wondering the same thing. Every weekend when we make the grocery list, I sit and wonder what new thing I could give her. We DO give her a little of what we're eating, but we're pretty boring and I want her to be able to try different things, even if we don't eat it often. So far she's had baked ziti with spicy italian sausage (which she LOVES), sweet potatoes, cucumbers (another favorite), apple slices, orange slices, banana, guacamole, hamburger, whole wheat bread/tortilla strips, broccoli, and pickles. Today we tried fresh pineapple and she went to town on that. We're planning to also try green peppers and peaches this week.

spinsoffresonance · June 2013

Nana_Osaki06:
I've read both. Just looking for ideas to meal plan. My husband thinks veggies is potatoes. So, I usually make 2 different meals, but I just wanted to get a good idea for different things.

This sounds like my DH. If it was up to him he would eat pizza every day. i just cook what I want to eat and give it to him. Most of the time he ends up eating it. I also like to hide veggies in stuff to make sure DH eats his vegetables. Add chopped vegetables to pasta sauces, lasagna, meatballs, etc. fajitas are a popular choice too, stir fry chicken with bell peppers, onion and hot peppers and serve with tortillas, avocado and salsa. The great thing about BLW is that LO will eat anything. DD grabbed some raw onion from my salad that I wasn't eating and ate it! So stop making two meals, cook what is healthy for you and LO and let your husband deal with it, if he's hungry he'll eat.

I also try to buy one new fruit or vegetable I'm not used to every time I grocery shop to add some variety. This week I got baby bok choy . LO loved it, DH not so much, he only ate one piece but at least I try to give him something healthy with every meal. I think the most important thing is to expose LO to a range of foods so they don't end up with the same unhealthy habits as dad, hopefully dad's habits will improve too!

BrittanyDoesDerby · June 2013

I usually just give her part of whatever we're eating. We eat a lot of veggies, though. She's had:

avocado, sweet potato fries & chunks, green beans, strawberries, banana, squash, zucchini, carrots, hummus, brown rice, couscous, pizza bread(for her it was whole grain bread with pizza sauce), whole grain noodles... probably more, but I can't really remember at this point.

fusionbride · June 2013

So you're just looking for a list of veggies?

asparagus, sweet potatoes, eggplant, green beans, broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, beets etc. Go to the produce section of your supermarket (or a farmer's market) and try something new. if you haven't cooked it before, google it to learn how to prepare it.

sandyapples · June 2013

apegg23:
V doesn't have any teeth yet. We eat a plant based diet and plan on doing the same with her. I give her purees and she's only slightly interested. She always wants to eat what I'm eating so I guess I could give her some. I don't want to give her anything to tough since she doesn't have any teeth. We have given her mostly bananas, avocado, and sweet potato. She has tried lots of other fruits but those are the main foods.

They don't need teeth! DD1 didn't have teeth until 10 months and she was on straight table food by 8 months (we started with some purees). Their gums are hard, they can handle more than you think.

persephonerose · June 2013

D really likes grilled zucchini sticks, he alternates between holding it and gumming it or sucking on it like a straw.

We also do frozen blueberries, strawberries and bananas in chunks. He likes them frozen for his gums.

Yellow squash was not as big of a hit. He did like butternut squash though.

He did like radishes, steamed carrot sticks, avocado,grilled green beans, apple slices, mango.

I'm trying to add variety to our diet as well. So I'm just trying 2-3 new fruits and vegetables each week. Some we like (butternut squash), some are not a hit (DH hates radishes).

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