OHbaby! Forums : Starting solids https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Mon, 06 Apr 2026 11:22:27 +0000 Wed, 21 Jan 2009 10:14:57 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=23895 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Starting solids : It&#039;s also common for babies...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23895&PID=593528&title=starting-solids#593528 Author: monster
Subject: 23895
Posted: 21 January 2009 at 10:14am

It's also common for babies to have a growth spurt around 4 months. They may want more milk feeds, but that doesn't necessarily mean they're ready for solids yet - check for those other signs too.]]> Wed, 21 Jan 2009 10:14:57 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23895&PID=593528&title=starting-solids#593528 <![CDATA[Starting solids : Great tips thank you. i think...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23895&PID=593403&title=starting-solids#593403 Author: FionaO
Subject: 23895
Posted: 21 January 2009 at 9:08am

Great tips thank you. i think what was pushing me is how often in the day he wants to feed now, he used to last 3.5 to 4 hous now i really have to try and make him wait 3, i will check how he reacts to an empty spoon, not going to do anything before 4 months but he just seems to hungry and some days goes through way more milk than he is supposed to (according to the tin)

]]> Wed, 21 Jan 2009 09:08:42 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23895&PID=593403&title=starting-solids#593403 <![CDATA[Starting solids : What age and why did you start...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23895&PID=593179&title=starting-solids#593179 Author: FreeSpirit
Subject: 23895
Posted: 20 January 2009 at 9:14pm

What age and why did you start solids
At about 5months, because she was feeding off me 8-11 times a day.
What did you offer and when
Farex mixed with EBM, mid-morning after a milk feed.
If you mush up fruit, do you have to cook it first
You need to cook everything really well except banana or avacado.
How do you store it, ie for how long, like with formula in the fridge is ok for 24 hours etc
I freeze my home-made babyfood in glad bags for up to 3 weeks, or if it's in the fridge up to 48hours from "fresh".
If you freeze some fruit in ice cubes how do you then warm it? ( no microwave here)
I put the cube in a small pyrex teacup, then sit that in a bowl of hot water.
What did you use to mash up/puree fruit?
Cook well, mash with a fork, then push through a sieve if you want a nice smooth puree.]]> Tue, 20 Jan 2009 21:14:40 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23895&PID=593179&title=starting-solids#593179 <![CDATA[Starting solids : We started Joel last week at nearly...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23895&PID=593175&title=starting-solids#593175 Author: LeahandJoel
Subject: 23895
Posted: 20 January 2009 at 9:09pm

We started Joel last week at nearly 5 mnths.

Only thing I had in the house was pears so that was his first food.........loves it.

Is doing about half a little tin twice a day already and seems like he could do more.

]]> Tue, 20 Jan 2009 21:09:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23895&PID=593175&title=starting-solids#593175 <![CDATA[Starting solids : If you have a very hungry baby...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23895&PID=593129&title=starting-solids#593129 Author: busyissy
Subject: 23895
Posted: 20 January 2009 at 8:34pm

If you have a very hungry baby you can do solids from 4 months but most babies aren't ready until 6 months. You will definately know when he is ready, he will be watching everything you eat intently and he will lose the tongue push reflex thing they do. You could try offering him a spoon with nothing on it or a bit of very runny farex if he pushes the food out with his tongue then he isn't ready for solids.
For your other questions. First food is usually rice porridge made with expressed breast milk, formula or water and only a very runny constitution. For the first week one or two teaspoons is enough and one solid feed a day. The other options are pureed apple, or pear, or mashed banana once again mixed with breast milk or formula to make it thin enough for a first food. Id stay clear of things like peach or berries for a while as some babies react.
Your plunket nurse should provide you with this information, they usually give you little sheets with all the information on it.
I think if your son is gaining weight well and is contented, not hungry and wanting to feed all the time then you could probably wait a little while before introducing solids. I would definately wait until he is 4 months old, their little digestive systems just aren't ready for solid before 4 months.]]> Tue, 20 Jan 2009 20:34:07 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23895&PID=593129&title=starting-solids#593129 <![CDATA[Starting solids : Very interesting, what signs show...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23895&PID=593114&title=starting-solids#593114 Author: FionaO
Subject: 23895
Posted: 20 January 2009 at 8:24pm

Very interesting, what signs show he is ready for solids?

]]> Tue, 20 Jan 2009 20:24:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23895&PID=593114&title=starting-solids#593114 <![CDATA[Starting solids : I waited until 6 months and did...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23895&PID=593099&title=starting-solids#593099 Author: monster
Subject: 23895
Posted: 20 January 2009 at 8:12pm

I waited until 6 months and did baby-led weaning (ie. no purees - he self-fed finger-type foods).

If your boy is gaining weight well that would suggest milk is just right for him. I'm surprised your Plunket nurse is suggesting solids so early as the MOH guidelines recommend solids from 6 months. Obviously this isn't a strict thing, but in most cases it is better to lean more towards 6 months than 4 months iygwim? ]]> Tue, 20 Jan 2009 20:12:58 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23895&PID=593099&title=starting-solids#593099 <![CDATA[Starting solids : What age and why did you start...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23895&PID=593095&title=starting-solids#593095 Author: sottise
Subject: 23895
Posted: 20 January 2009 at 8:10pm

What age and why did you start solids:
5 1/2 months because she decided she wanted to...

What did you offer and when:
started with a couple of tsp of baby rice + EBM at her mid-morning feed, then moved on to pears / apples.

If you mush up fruit, do you have to cook it first:
depends on the fruit. Apples and pears, yes - kind of hard to moosh otherwise! Avocado, banana etc no need obviously. We've done both raw and cooked plums, with no noticeable difference.

How do you store it, ie for how long, like with formula in the fridge is ok for 24 hours etc:
Advice on the jars is use within 2 days, but I usually take one serving out then freeze the rest in tsp lots. I wouldn't store the unused canned food in the can though - put it in a sealed container instead.

If you freeze some fruit in ice cubes how do you then warm it? ( no microwave here):
Probably easiest to put them in a bowl and stand it in hot water - I usually microwave. ;)

What did you use to mash up/puree fruit?
Depends on the fruit! We've used a ricer, spoon and sieve and stick blender and all have done the job.

The Watties site is For Baby - obviously a bit of Watties bias, but there's a lot of other sites out there if you do a search.

Having said all that though, I'd agree with Blondy to see if you can hold off for a while yet. If he's putting on weight there's definitely no hurry to start. Is he showing any signs of being ready?]]> Tue, 20 Jan 2009 20:10:46 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23895&PID=593095&title=starting-solids#593095 <![CDATA[Starting solids : sorry - eating dinner, otherwise...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23895&PID=593075&title=starting-solids#593075 Author: blondy
Subject: 23895
Posted: 20 January 2009 at 7:49pm

sorry - eating dinner, otherwise would find the link for you! lol ]]> Tue, 20 Jan 2009 19:49:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23895&PID=593075&title=starting-solids#593075 <![CDATA[Starting solids : Oooh thanks my other question...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23895&PID=593071&title=starting-solids#593071 Author: FionaO
Subject: 23895
Posted: 20 January 2009 at 7:47pm

Oooh thanks my other question was are there any sites anyone would recommend

]]> Tue, 20 Jan 2009 19:47:54 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23895&PID=593071&title=starting-solids#593071 <![CDATA[Starting solids : we started at just before 5 months,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23895&PID=593064&title=starting-solids#593064 Author: blondy
Subject: 23895
Posted: 20 January 2009 at 7:45pm

we started at just before 5 months, but with hindsight should have waited maybe another week or 2, as she's only now starting to get into them. If Finley's weight gain is good, personally I would wait until at least 5 months. And strange that plunket would advise you to start earlier.....they give you the 'solids talk' with all the info at 4 months - at least they did for me. the watties site has heaps of info too.]]> Tue, 20 Jan 2009 19:45:38 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23895&PID=593064&title=starting-solids#593064 <![CDATA[Starting solids : Hi, as a first time mum I am totally...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23895&PID=593057&title=starting-solids#593057 Author: FionaO
Subject: 23895
Posted: 20 January 2009 at 7:41pm

Hi, as a first time mum I am totally and utterly clueless about solids. My wee man is gaining weight rapidly and even my plunket nurse suggested I think about solids sooner rather than later.

So I have a few questions

What age and why did you start solids

What did you offer and when

If you mush up fruit, do you have to cook it first

How do you store it, ie for how long, like with formula in the fridge is ok for 24 hours etc

If you freeze some fruit in ice cubes how do you then warm it? ( no microwave here)

What did you use to mash up/puree fruit?

 

Any thoughts/suggestions very welcome, i'm hoping to delay it for a couple more weeks but want to know what i need to get sorted.

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