The Weaning Advice & Information Thread

[Kina]

Originally Posted by mickey

she is eating half a banana, and she would eat more if I would give her more

does this mean, I should give her more???

God no! Her digestive system is only used to breastmilk at the moment and if you overload her then you'll make her ill. Just start slowly with a little bit of food and if she's still hungry then breastfeed her more. Milk is still the most important food for her at the moment

[lauren-kate]

Originally Posted by mickey

she is eating half a banana, and she would eat more if I would give her more

does this mean, I should give her more???

I think it means regularly, after they've been on solids for a while.. might change it on my original post. x

[mickey]

sorry to go on, but is half a banana alright or is it too much?

[fiona-thom]

Originally Posted by mickey

wanted to add, according to my book another indication is when baby can sit up well when assisted and can hold head steadily.

Why would that specify a baby was ready for solids?

Personally I don't see the rush to start solids, heard of babies that haven't started up to past 2-years and it hasn't harmed them nutritional or weight wise.... There is no need to rush....

[fiona-thom]

NCT leaflet: http://www.nct.org.uk/info-centre/publications/view/36

It has great advice.

[Kina]

Originally Posted by mickey

sorry to go on, but is half a banana alright or is it too much?

Depends on the size of the banana.... I'd take it slower, just introduce a few teaspoons. It's all about different tastes at the moment anyway

Have you got any weaning books? The Annabel Karmel one is good for recipes etc

[lorrilou]

Originally Posted by lauren-kate

Yeah it is confusing 'cos there isn't a set time to start and it all depends on all sort of thingss. I'd say ask HV, although some stubborn ones may stick to the 'MUST START AT 6 MONTHS' thing without even considering anything else. So, not sure what to recommend. Sorry this isn't much help. x

Im at baby clinic next week for his injections so im gonna ask hv then.

[mickey]

Originally Posted by fiona-thom

Why would that specify a baby was ready for solids?

Personally I don't see the rush to start solids, heard of babies that haven't started up to past 2-years and it hasn't harmed them nutritional or weight wise.... There is no need to rush....

if your baby would be continously hungry like mine, you possibly would also think it needs more! really, guys it is no fun anymore, she only goes an hour in between feeds and then she is hungry again! as well @ night she tends to wake up three times now, instead of only once like before!

and I rather go with sth natural, like a banana than giving her artifical produced formula milk!

so far she isn't constipated and her poo looks okay!

they say, if baby can sit up properly when assisted and hold head up steadily, it is easier for the belly to digest the food as food can go through system unblocked! makes sense to me!

[mickey]

Originally Posted by fiona-thom

NCT leaflet: http://www.nct.org.uk/info-centre/publications/view/36

It has great advice.

personally, I do not believe in what they say about developing allergies if solids introduced to early as in contradiction to this Juleikas severe skin rush came before I have given her any solids and solely breastfed her! as well, I hadn't changed anything in my diet, nor did we have new clothes or new bedding for her

[lorrilou]

I also disagree with them saying that a baby is more likely to develop allergies if introduced to solids early. I gave nicole solids at 3 months and she aint allergic to anything, and when my mum was a baby they gave solids at 6wks old and there aint anything wrong with them either.

Its like the whole nuts during pregnancy thing, one minute your not supposed to eat them because they can cause your child to have allergic reactions to nuts later, then next thing you know they say that its actually the other way round.

I know they have the guidelines in place for a reason but i think every baby/child is different and at the end of the day its up to the individual when they decide to introduce different things (within reason!)