For those introducing solids...

VTKatie · January 2015

DD is completely disinterested in solids. We offer her food twice a day between feedings and she is sort of "blah" over it all. Sometimes she will eat a little, sometimes she just plays and wants to get down. She never seems engaged or into it. We do both purees and some whole foods for her to hold/taste on her own. Neither seem to be appealing to her. She is 6 months. Anyone else experiencing the same thing? Right now we aren't pushing it, we offer, and then stop when she acts like she is done. At what age does it become more important to make sure she's eating a certain amount? Should I be more pushy with it, or will she become interested as she gets older?

jasminelorraine20 · January 2015

I want to say it's not until after 12 months does it become the most important for your LO to add solids to their diet. I wouldn't push it, give it another month and see if she's interested then.

jobiann · January 2015

If she isn't interested I wouldn't push it, she is only 6 months old. But that is a good discussion to have with your doctor to ensure she is getting enough nutrients. GL!

ally2011 · January 2015

My dd didn't really take to it until 8 months. I would say just keep trying but don't stress. It is good to introduce things in a relaxed way but totally normal for them to take awhile to be very interested.

jennygirlmt · January 2015

Food before fun is just for fun. I introduced food to the girls at 6 months and neither wanted anything to do with it. I ditched purées completely and offered finger foods. I'd say they started eating around 11 months. Milk/formula is all they need.

Also, don't forget a few bites is a serving. Definitely talk to your pedi but ours didn't worry about food at that point and reminded us just a tbs or two is all a meal should be at first.