DS is getting close to the baby food stage. He's already on cereal (little dude can't get enough formula).
I never thought about making his baby food until a friend mentioned it.
Now im weighing the "should I make his food" options and I have no idea.
I know it's healthier for him to eat naturally but I also worry that if he is allergic to something (lord I hope he isn't) that if/when he has a reaction I will feel like it's my fault because I made the food. I'm also not sure if I'm able to commit the way I need to
Ive researched it some, and the prices for the baby bullet etc.
any STMs or knowledgable researchers have any advice?
Re: Baby food.
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When they are ready, it's best to feed them whatever you are eating, chopped up super fine. No need for a bullet or anything fancy. Just use a chef's knife.
We we are making his food, when we get the okay to start and he's ready. I bought a couple of purée cookbooks that also have toddler transition meals in them. I found some good storage containers too off of Amazon.
Plus baby poop and mess on food gets gross. Enjoy the tame poop while you can
This is a short and sweet article about why foods should not be introduced until 6 months
these milestones should be achieved before starting solids as well-
- Your baby’s birth weight has doubled.
- Your baby has good independent control of his neck and head.
- Your baby can sit up with just a little support.
- Your baby can show you that he is full by pulling away when you offer food or by shutting his mouth.
Otherwise your baby is at risk of chokingI'm also on the D15' board and apart of a FB group of mommies from that board. Many of the women have already begun giving their LO's homemade puree's. Mostly sweet potatoes and avocado is what I've read/seen them giving. This whole food thing intrigues me. Mainly because you see so many people doing it at all points during a baby's development. As @Snoopylovesbellementioned about experimenting, I can't say that we won't at least try solids when we get the okay, it's whether or not we stick to it. It'll all depend on how LO does when we begin the process.
I am sharing this only to share it. Please continue to do what you feel is best for your child. DH and I have chosen to delay foods until LO is showing signs of being ready, be it 6 months, 9 months, or later.
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Women used to die in childbirth too, doesn't mean that now that we have better options to save lives we shouldn't use them. Science advances and doctors should be keeping up with them. Babies should not have food besides milk or formula, period, at 14 weeks. It's much too early. I felt compelled to say something because I don't want someone else reading this and thinking it's appropriate. Solid food should not be given until 6 months at the earliest.
My daycare just told my husband this morning that my daughter is sucking down her 5oz breastmilk bottles and needs more. They said she either needs more oz at once or preferably cereal in her milk. We told them absolutely no way.
How do we keep her satisfied at daycare?
She gets 3 5oz bottles in a 6.5 hour time frame. At home she gets the breast and has no issues whatsoever, but I'm having a hard time believing she's sucking more then 5 oz from me at one sitting. That seems like a lot...
Confused...
And I know milk is their go-to. I've been telling them she needs more sleep, but they just fill her with more milk to keep her calm. I think it's having the reverse affect because she spits up, has diaper blowouts, and is super fussy. And then they feed her MORE! UGH!