solids and a 6 month old

My 6 month old started solids a few of weeks ago and has taken to it quite
agressively. He's very interested when anyone around him puts anything to
their mouths, whether they are eating or drinking or even just applying
lipstick. He grabs at food if he's in anyone's lap that is eating and gets
cranky if he isn't offered a taste (sometimes he just has to grouch, some
things are not for 6month olds).

I've noticed that last couple of days that he gets downright mad sometimes when
he is hungry and is offered "just" the breast. On one hand, I hate to feed him
solids when he's grouchy. I don't want him to get an association that food
fixes things when he's upset. But on the other hand, if he's grouchy because
he's hungry and he really would rather have solids, why not?

His intake is quite impressive. This afternoon he finished a whole jar of
squash for lunch. He nursed a little bit afterwards but is definitely not
nursing as much. For supper he had a whole jar of bananas and a half a jar of
greenbeans. I nursed him about a half hour later and he went to sleep until I
had to hand him off to DH. He may or may not be asleep now depending on
whether or not DH is making faces at him. But that's another post. :-)

So, basically I want to know if I'm doing this all wrong. I had asked about
solids before we started him on much aside from cereal and was told a spoonful
or two would be plenty. But this little Monkey has his mouth opened before I
even get the jar opened. He's enjoying his big boy food but if he's eating
too much I'd like to know what to do about it. I'd hate for him to wean
himself but it looks like we may be heading in that direction.

BTW, he's about 18lb 8oz if that matters. He was 6lb 9oz at birth. He's
chunky enough so he's probably getting enough calories but I'm also concerned
about him getting enough proteins, etc from his diet.

And now (drum roll please), a picture of my boy after greenbeans and banana
night:
http://members.aol.com/davesfatchick/images/ryan21.jpg



Emma

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Time is the best teacher; unfortunately it kills all its students.

Semper Gumby! - Always Flexible!

Hey Emma, I.M.O, I think the fact that he is eating and likes it is a good
thing. I wouldnt worry about anything it sounds like he is doing great. He is
so cute thanks for the pic. Moni

No advice here, I know Izabella loves her cereal and shes all the time fussy
to get more and more of that. I have not started bottle foods yet, cannot
wait till we try that.
But I wanted to tell you I just loved the picture hes so cute.

--
Laura
Mommy to Izabella **Feb 10th, 2003**
And 2 felines *Ashes(2) & George (4)*
http://www.babiesonline.com/babies/i/izabellawelburn/ ***JUST PUT UP ALOT OF
NEW PICTURES***

"DavesFatChick" wrote in message
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My 6 month old started solids a few of weeks ago and has taken to it quite
agressively. He's very interested when anyone around him puts anything to
their mouths, whether they are eating or drinking or even just applying
lipstick. He grabs at food if he's in anyone's lap that is eating and
gets
cranky if he isn't offered a taste (sometimes he just has to grouch, some
things are not for 6month olds).

I've noticed that last couple of days that he gets downright mad sometimes
when
he is hungry and is offered "just" the breast. On one hand, I hate to
feed him
solids when he's grouchy. I don't want him to get an association that
food
fixes things when he's upset. But on the other hand, if he's grouchy
because
he's hungry and he really would rather have solids, why not?

His intake is quite impressive. This afternoon he finished a whole jar of
squash for lunch. He nursed a little bit afterwards but is definitely not
nursing as much. For supper he had a whole jar of bananas and a half a
jar of
greenbeans. I nursed him about a half hour later and he went to sleep
until I
had to hand him off to DH. He may or may not be asleep now depending on
whether or not DH is making faces at him. But that's another post. :-)

So, basically I want to know if I'm doing this all wrong. I had asked
about
solids before we started him on much aside from cereal and was told a
spoonful
or two would be plenty. But this little Monkey has his mouth opened
before I
even get the jar opened. He's enjoying his big boy food but if he's
eating
too much I'd like to know what to do about it. I'd hate for him to wean
himself but it looks like we may be heading in that direction.

BTW, he's about 18lb 8oz if that matters. He was 6lb 9oz at birth. He's
chunky enough so he's probably getting enough calories but I'm also
concerned
about him getting enough proteins, etc from his diet.

And now (drum roll please), a picture of my boy after greenbeans and
banana
night:
http://members.aol.com/davesfatchick/images/ryan21.jpg



Emma

**********************************

Time is the best teacher; unfortunately it kills all its students.

Semper Gumby! - Always Flexible!

DavesFatChick wrote:

So, basically I want to know if I'm doing this all wrong. I had asked about
solids before we started him on much aside from cereal and was told a spoonful
or two would be plenty. But this little Monkey has his mouth opened before I
even get the jar opened. He's enjoying his big boy food but if he's eating
too much I'd like to know what to do about it. I'd hate for him to wean
himself but it looks like we may be heading in that direction.

Besides of introducing allergenic foods too soon there is very little you can
do wrong, especially if your baby makes it clear this is what he wants. DS also
is a good eater, and would finish a whole banana at that age. I noticed that he
would feel more full if I gave him fresh fruits than when I fed him a jar, since
the jars contain lots of water. Bananas are easy, you can just mash them up with
a fork. Most other fruits (apples, pears, mango, peach) you can soften with a
few drops of water in the microwave and then mash up. If he still nurses 4-5
times a day, he should get enough nutrients from your milk.

Lovely picture! Now wait until he starts throwing foods...

--
-- Ilse
mom to Olaf (07/15/2002)
TTC #2
"What's the use of brains if you are a girl?"
Aletta Jacobs, first Dutch woman to receive a PhD

One other problem I can think of is to be sure the baby is getting enough fat for
brain development. If he isn't nursing enough, you might have a problem in this
area.

Anna



DavesFatChick wrote:

My 6 month old started solids a few of weeks ago and has taken to it quite
agressively. He's very interested when anyone around him puts anything to
their mouths, whether they are eating or drinking or even just applying
lipstick. He grabs at food if he's in anyone's lap that is eating and gets
cranky if he isn't offered a taste (sometimes he just has to grouch, some
things are not for 6month olds).

I've noticed that last couple of days that he gets downright mad sometimes when
he is hungry and is offered "just" the breast. On one hand, I hate to feed him
solids when he's grouchy. I don't want him to get an association that food
fixes things when he's upset. But on the other hand, if he's grouchy because
he's hungry and he really would rather have solids, why not?

His intake is quite impressive. This afternoon he finished a whole jar of
squash for lunch. He nursed a little bit afterwards but is definitely not
nursing as much. For supper he had a whole jar of bananas and a half a jar of
greenbeans. I nursed him about a half hour later and he went to sleep until I
had to hand him off to DH. He may or may not be asleep now depending on
whether or not DH is making faces at him. But that's another post. :-)

So, basically I want to know if I'm doing this all wrong. I had asked about
solids before we started him on much aside from cereal and was told a spoonful
or two would be plenty. But this little Monkey has his mouth opened before I
even get the jar opened. He's enjoying his big boy food but if he's eating
too much I'd like to know what to do about it. I'd hate for him to wean
himself but it looks like we may be heading in that direction.

BTW, he's about 18lb 8oz if that matters. He was 6lb 9oz at birth. He's
chunky enough so he's probably getting enough calories but I'm also concerned
about him getting enough proteins, etc from his diet.

And now (drum roll please), a picture of my boy after greenbeans and banana
night:
http://members.aol.com/davesfatchick/images/ryan21.jpg

Emma

**********************************

Time is the best teacher; unfortunately it kills all its students.

Semper Gumby! - Always Flexible!