OHbaby! Forums : solids questions https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 09 May 2026 21:21:02 +0000 Mon, 11 Jun 2007 10:57:00 +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=8157 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[solids questions : Thanks for the recipe. Will give...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8157&PID=158490&title=solids-questions#158490 Author: AndysMummy
Subject: 8157
Posted: 11 June 2007 at 10:57am

Thanks for the recipe. Will give it a go. Might get some scrummy organic bread to make them with.

I've been told to let Andy's appetite guide how much he is eating. I think we are doing really well ]]> Mon, 11 Jun 2007 10:57:00 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8157&PID=158490&title=solids-questions#158490 <![CDATA[solids questions : mousetraps...from alison holsts...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8157&PID=158335&title=solids-questions#158335 Author: Bizzy
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Posted: 10 June 2007 at 10:52pm

mousetraps...from alison holsts baby food and beyond.

spread slices of sandwich or toast bread as lightly and evenly as poss with marmite. cut into easily managed fingers and arrange ona cooking rack (for faster, more even cooking)> bake at 100-150 deg C for 1/2 - 1 hr, until the bread is crisp right through and lightly browned. cool on a rack and store in an airtight container.

there is also a recipe for muesli teething biscuits and some banana biscotti so let me know if you want me to type them out for you - or else get the book from teh library...i highly recommend it.]]> Sun, 10 Jun 2007 22:52:57 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8157&PID=158335&title=solids-questions#158335 <![CDATA[solids questions : if you&#039;ve only started andy...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8157&PID=158330&title=solids-questions#158330 Author: Bizzy
Subject: 8157
Posted: 10 June 2007 at 10:39pm

if you've only started andy 4 weeks ago then you shouldnt need to be giving him too much yet... remember most food charts for young kids are assuming you started at about 4 mths so you need to adjust for that... ]]> Sun, 10 Jun 2007 22:39:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8157&PID=158330&title=solids-questions#158330 <![CDATA[solids questions : I think we need to wait a bit...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8157&PID=158320&title=solids-questions#158320 Author: AndysMummy
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Posted: 10 June 2007 at 10:11pm

I think we need to wait a bit longer than 'normal' as I only started Andy on solids on his 6 month birthday. I'm looking forward to being able to share food with him.

I'm waiting until Spotlight has a 20% off day and I'm going to get some of their cool clear plastic stuff with patterns on it to go under the high chair. Better yet to cover the whole lounge. lol Scrubbing pumpkin spew off the carpet is so delightful! ]]> Sun, 10 Jun 2007 22:11:17 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8157&PID=158320&title=solids-questions#158320 <![CDATA[solids questions : Yep it&#039;s gonna get heaps...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8157&PID=158305&title=solids-questions#158305 Author: busymum
Subject: 8157
Posted: 10 June 2007 at 9:10pm

Yep it's gonna get heaps messier when it's mashed food and self-feeding We got a plastic table cloth from Spotlight and put it under the girls' chairs at the table.

Somewhere between 6-9mos you can introduce just mashed food from what you're already eating, and won't need baby rice from that point. Just go with whether he'll eat it or not. At first you can add warm water or gravy to 'smoothen' it out.]]> Sun, 10 Jun 2007 21:10:08 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8157&PID=158305&title=solids-questions#158305 <![CDATA[solids questions : Thanks Kels. I&#039;ll keep an...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8157&PID=158264&title=solids-questions#158264 Author: AndysMummy
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Posted: 10 June 2007 at 8:13pm

Thanks Kels. I'll keep an eye out for chewing. Hadn't thought of that ...dur. Think my brain has turned to puree hehehe

Kelz ... you mean it's going to get messier?? Didn't think that was possible. Is so much fun though. Thank goodness we don't have new, cream carpet! Can't wait for summer when Andy can eat naked and then be hosed down. hehe]]> Sun, 10 Jun 2007 20:13:04 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8157&PID=158264&title=solids-questions#158264 <![CDATA[solids questions : The gremlins love finger foods...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8157&PID=158262&title=solids-questions#158262 Author: Maya
Subject: 8157
Posted: 10 June 2007 at 8:11pm

The gremlins love finger foods too, they have toast fingers, rice crackers, chunks of pear, broccoli and kumara, those Aria farm Lamb Chips, and some allergy-friendly fruit bars and biscuits I've found.

Dairy is only an issue if you have a history of allergy, all the Watties custards, yoghurts etc. have dairy in them. Cheese is OK from 9 months, but use formula/EBM to make up cereals etc. till 12 months as they don't recommend whole milk before 12 months.

As for the baby cereal, I give my girls baby rice mixed with formula and a little fruit for breakfast, and I also use the baby rice to thicken any of their other solid meals that are too runny. Maya had baby cereal until she was relatively old, definitely close to a year old. Plunket don't recommend adult breakfast cereals till after 12 months.]]> Sun, 10 Jun 2007 20:11:38 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8157&PID=158262&title=solids-questions#158262 <![CDATA[solids questions : We give Isla veges liked cooked...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8157&PID=158254&title=solids-questions#158254 Author: Kellz
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Posted: 10 June 2007 at 8:02pm

We give Isla veges liked cooked kumera and brocolli as finger food,..I just take a piece out of the pot before I puree the rest! Messy as,...but good learning for her,..but dont do it at a cafe! Lol!]]> Sun, 10 Jun 2007 20:02:25 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8157&PID=158254&title=solids-questions#158254 <![CDATA[solids questions : I gave Alize his first finger...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8157&PID=158253&title=solids-questions#158253 Author: Kels
Subject: 8157
Posted: 10 June 2007 at 8:01pm

I gave Alize his first finger of toast to chew on for Bfast this morning and he loved it. It def keep him amused for awhile and boy was he pleased with himself when he had finished.  He also loves rusks and gobbles them up in a flash!! I guess when Andy starts to chew on the solids you are giving him will let you know when to go to the next stage]]> Sun, 10 Jun 2007 20:01:52 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8157&PID=158253&title=solids-questions#158253 <![CDATA[solids questions : Thanks so much for that Lissy....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8157&PID=158219&title=solids-questions#158219 Author: AndysMummy
Subject: 8157
Posted: 10 June 2007 at 7:18pm

Thanks so much for that Lissy. Yeterday Tired Andy on a wee bag thingie. Totally loves it. Screamed at me today when I took it off him to refil it. Yay something which will keep him entertained for at least a few minutes.]]> Sun, 10 Jun 2007 19:18:43 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8157&PID=158219&title=solids-questions#158219 <![CDATA[solids questions : AndysMummy wrote:Just wondering...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8157&PID=158212&title=solids-questions#158212 Author: Lissy
Subject: 8157
Posted: 10 June 2007 at 6:48pm

Originally posted by AndysMummy AndysMummy wrote:

Just wondering if you can please give me some advice please as all the books I read tell me different things ...  Have had the same problem.....

1. How long should I use baby rice as a part of Andy's meals? Do I only use it when the meal has no meat in it? Gave Andy some chicken today. Does that mean he doesn't need the rice as he's getting iron from the meat?  If you are giving meat as a meal, you probably dont need to do baby rice as well.  When Harlan first started solids, we used baby rice for three days, then onto tin foods - Number 1 Watties, then when he was 5 1/2months we started on Number 2 - Watties foods - which are meat.  This gives him enough iron.

2. I bought some dried split peas so make up for Andy. Does anyone know how to cook them? Do they need to be soaked first?  Not sure about this one.

3. How long should Andy be given smooth food for before we start just mashing with a spoon? How about soft finger foods? It's amazing how varied the books are.  Once they start to chew there food, maybe when they start to get first tooth, mind you, some of the Number 2 foods are mashed and seem to be ok.  Soft finger foods would be good in a maslum bag - banana, apple, pear etc, as some items they can choke.  Finger food is more for 8 - 9 month olds.

4. Has anyone made their own teething rusks? I was told to use marg and marmite on toast and bake for ages. Been looking at the marmite jar. Doesn't look very natural to me.  Yip - make sure toast is cooked well, spread a little bit of marg, then marmite.  Marmite has the vitamins etc in, you could also try vegemite.

5. How about using milk and stuff in recipes? Some books say NO DAIRY before 1 others are using it from 4 months!!  Everything I have read says dont start ANY dairy until 12 months, especially for reactions.  Some children are ok to start dairy earlier, all depends on the child.  No harm in trying.  I know with Harlan he has a great stomach!! (LOL) He started solids at 3 months, he can even have breast or formula - very easy.

Life was so much easier when it was just boobies.
  Totally agree. 

Good Luck with all these above.  It is a really scary time trying new things.  But keep up the great work

]]> Sun, 10 Jun 2007 18:48:12 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8157&PID=158212&title=solids-questions#158212 <![CDATA[solids questions : Just wondering if you can please...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8157&PID=158207&title=solids-questions#158207 Author: AndysMummy
Subject: 8157
Posted: 10 June 2007 at 6:31pm

Just wondering if you can please give me some advice please as all the books I read tell me different things ...

1. How long should I use baby rice as a part of Andy's meals? Do I only use it when the meal has no meat in it? Gave Andy some chicken today. Does that mean he doesn't need the rice as he's getting iron from the meat?

2. I bought some dried split peas so make up for Andy. Does anyone know how to cook them? Do they need to be soaked first?

3. How long should Andy be given smooth food for before we start just mashing with a spoon? How about soft finger foods? It's amazing how varied the books are.

4. Has anyone made their own teething rusks? I was told to use marg and marmite on toast and bake for ages. Been looking at the marmite jar. Doesn't look very natural to me.

5. How about using milk and stuff in recipes? Some books say NO DAIRY before 1 others are using it from 4 months!!

Life was so much easier when it was just boobies. ]]> Sun, 10 Jun 2007 18:31:49 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8157&PID=158207&title=solids-questions#158207