Solids question? Help
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Topic: Solids question? Help
Posted By: 3boys
Subject: Solids question? Help
Date Posted: 29 December 2007 at 7:16am
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I tested Cohen this morning on some mashed banana to see if he could swallow as opposed to spitting it out. He was able to swallow it.
Thing is everyone is telling me to start solids, but apart from being able to swallow he seems to be doing fine on boobie milk (he is a really big boy but always has been). He stll wakes at night and is a frequent feeder (2 hourly) but as been this way since he was born. Should I start him? I am a bit emo when it comes to BF and I was hoping to hold out until 6 months for solids but maybe I am holding him back. Advice needed please!!!!! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: kebakat
Date Posted: 29 December 2007 at 8:03am
| You could try him.. only thing is though I wouldn't start him on banana, I'm pretty sure it bungs them up really bad, its better to start them off on apples/pears or pumpkin/kumara for example |
Posted By: aimeejoy
Date Posted: 29 December 2007 at 8:39am
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If you dont think he's ready for it, then hold off for a while. If he's putting on weight and seems happy enough with just breastmilk, then he should be fine. ------------- Aimee Hannah 22/10/05 Greer 11/02/08 |
Posted By: Peace
Date Posted: 29 December 2007 at 8:49am
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From all of the literature and posts I have read on babies starting solids:
The only reason why they say "please try to wait if possible" with solids is because a baby's gut is immature before the age of 6 months. Their stomach is permeable and food can pass into the blood stream which may or may not cause possible food allergies and intolerances and possible food related problems later on in life (as the intolerances and allergies do build over time). The more you have instances in your family history of allergies and intolerances, the more likely that your baby will end up with an allergy (really no matter what) but waiting till the gut matures a little better can help. The personal side of the issue: If you think he is ready and you don't want to wait till 6 months then no one is holding a gun to your head. There are thousands if not millions of children who have been absolutely fine and you should not feel guilted into anything you do or don't want to do. I started Olivia on solids at 4 months and 2 weeks in it was a HUGE mistake, instead of dropping it (like I should of) I charged on and her problems with reflux esculated (thankfully we have no allergy problems). Don't be afraid to stop if you think you are getting in over your head (that is if you want to start). I also used banana as a first food, not really the best choice (very tasty though) as it constipates them quite terribly. I just want to guide you onto the easier foods like carrot or pear as they are much gentler on the system, low in acid and easier to pass. Huge post *sorry* but I just thought I would pass on a little of the knowledge I have gleaned of the net and off more worthy people. Feel free to agree or disagree and take it with a grain of salt! ------------- DD1 May 2006 DD2 March 2011 DD3 August 2012 |
Posted By: Kels
Date Posted: 29 December 2007 at 9:37am
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It is true that the World Health Organisation has stated they have done some research and starting solids at 6mths is the current reccommendation HOWEVER it wasnt that long ago when it was 3mths to start (with my first daughter) and then 4mths with my second daughter. If you see he is ready then I would give it a go. It seems pretty harsh he is still 2hrly feeding and maybe its time to try a little soilds as he could be hungry. They have a carrot feeding guild at plunket that has the ages and stages of when to start certain foods. Best of luck ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
Busy mum to Miss 15yrs, Miss 10yrs and Master 4yrs |
Posted By: miss
Date Posted: 29 December 2007 at 4:31pm
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I think there is immense pressure to start solids early. We have only just started at just over 5 1/2 months, and it is going fine. (I figured she was 6 months going by her due date, lol)
Lily was a head steady early on girl, a big girl and a big feeder who started waking at night after a preiod of sleeping through but due to allergies in my family I chose to delay it. you would have thought i was abusing the child with some reactions i got. Stuff them, I know I made the best choice for us, and for her to have weighed in at 8.8 kgs the day before we started, purely on my milk and nothing else shows that she wasn't missing out on anything! In no way would you be holding him back! i can also say that even with the equivalent of 2 tablespoons of food, it hasn't changed Lily's sleeping or eating in any way shape or form yet, and I don;'t expect it will till we go to 2 meals in a couple of weeks. Great first foods are pumpking and avocado, if you do decide to give it a go. -------------  
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Posted By: 3boys
Date Posted: 29 December 2007 at 9:39pm
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Thanks so much everyone. Stacey - I will avoid the banana as a first food, I didn't realise that.
Funny about the reflux, the food went down fine, but it all came up again later on - man thats was yuck compared to BM. I am going to wait a little longer - miss - just like your baby mine is nearly 8kg already and is growing well but I do wish the night would get better, he still wakes twice, but I think thats just him. Hey Kels - I had the same prob, with my first it was 4months, then with no.2 4-6 and now 6 months - go figure!! I don't mind waiting, but I wish other would butt out, but it seems we have all had that problem. ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Kels
Date Posted: 30 December 2007 at 12:47am
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Dont listen hun, Just go with what suits you and yours. You know Cohen and his needs better than anyone. ------------- http://lilypie.com">
Busy mum to Miss 15yrs, Miss 10yrs and Master 4yrs |
Posted By: Peace
Date Posted: 30 December 2007 at 9:54am
There really is! I totally felt it from IRL people immensely.
I know and I think it is a real disappointment that the only place you can find a bunch of people who are willing to accept your parenting style is online. Thank God for EBC and OB! There is no right way to do it, I would have been much more of a parent that questions her abilities which is completely unfair. ------------- DD1 May 2006 DD2 March 2011 DD3 August 2012 |
miss wrote:Posted By: miss
Date Posted: 30 December 2007 at 12:18pm
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3boys - Lily is still waking a couple of times a night too, I dream of the 2 or 3 weeks of sleep throughs we had at 3 months! I am hoping that once we get to 2 meals we might see a cahnge, but i am not holding my breath! -------------
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Posted By: cuppatea
Date Posted: 30 December 2007 at 1:03pm
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3 Boys the best advice I can give is to watch the baby and not the calender. If he isn't showing any interest in food and is happy on breastmilk then leave it till he is showing signs.
I'm surprised so many of you have been made to feel bad for not introducing solids before 6 months when that is the current recommendation. Although having said that when we went for the 5 month check up they were saying he should be having meat a 5 months when some babies aren't even on solids yet....very strange and again conflicting advice. Don't start till 6 months but give them meat at 5  ------------- 
 
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Posted By: Rachael21
Date Posted: 30 December 2007 at 2:39pm
| Caprece was also a 2 hourly feeder at that age and I waited to about 5 months and to be honest it didn't make the hugest difference with her sleeping. But I'm glad I started when I did because it made enough of a difference for me to get a wee bit extra sleep. Like everyone said as his mother yu know what is best. |