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The solids question again!
Man, this seems to be a common theme around here lately...so I am now really
wondering if DS truly does want to try some solids. On Anne's suggestion, I gave him some cucumber for his poor teeth and he LOVES it. Actually sucks the juice out of it, he's also sucking water out of the washcloth in his bath...so I am a bit concerned now that he's not technically "exclusively breastfed", but also think that he might be ready for some solids. We went out for lunch yesterday and he grabbed some pita bread out of my hands and sucked the life out of it, lol. He wails now during dinner time, and is now grabbing for any food he sees and shoving it towards his mouth ( a new development - maybe 3 days). I calculated his age in weeks and it looks like he is 23 weeks. How do they figure the "6 month" thing? Is it 24 weeks or 6 months (eg his birthday was May 26, so he won't technically be 6 months until Nov 26th, but will be 24 weeks next week). I'm all for waiting, but if he wants it, I don't want to deny him for no good reason - and is a couple of weeks going to make a difference, or in your opinions should I wait - or has he already started?? Man, I thought the second time around should be easier, but I know so much more this time around!! Thanks for reading my rambling!! |
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The solids question again!
CY writes:
I calculated his age in weeks and it looks like he is 23 weeks. How do they figure the "6 month" thing? Is it 24 weeks or 6 months (eg his birthday was May 26, so he won't technically be 6 months until Nov 26th, but will be 24 weeks next week). I'm all for waiting, but if he wants it, I don't want to deny him for no good reason - and is a couple of weeks going to make a difference, or in your opinions should I wait - or has he already started?? Man, I thought the second time around should be easier, but I know so much more this time around!! 6 months is 6 months, not 24 weeks :-) i.e. it's 26 weeks, half a year. However, nothing magical happens on the half year anniversary of their birth... He's already started, and in sucking pitta bread, he's been exposed to wheat, which is one of the major allergens; I assume you don't have lots of allergies in your family or you'd have worried about this more, though. I think if I were you I'd probably carry on with the things he's already had, and maybe go on with some non-allergenic vegetables and fruits if you want to, but I'd avoid introducing any other major allergens for now. Sidheag DS Colin Oct 27 2003 |
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The solids question again!
I think you are over-thinking this and if a child wants solids and is ready,
you should give him something. Nothing magical happens at six months. It is just a guideline. Personally, I would go by the baby and not the date on the calendar. -- Sue (mom to three girls) "CY" wrote in message news:GzX9f.532387$xm3.258238@attbi_s21... Man, this seems to be a common theme around here lately...so I am now really wondering if DS truly does want to try some solids. On Anne's suggestion, I gave him some cucumber for his poor teeth and he LOVES it. Actually sucks the juice out of it, he's also sucking water out of the washcloth in his bath...so I am a bit concerned now that he's not technically "exclusively breastfed", but also think that he might be ready for some solids. We went out for lunch yesterday and he grabbed some pita bread out of my hands and sucked the life out of it, lol. He wails now during dinner time, and is now grabbing for any food he sees and shoving it towards his mouth ( a new development - maybe 3 days). I calculated his age in weeks and it looks like he is 23 weeks. How do they figure the "6 month" thing? Is it 24 weeks or 6 months (eg his birthday was May 26, so he won't technically be 6 months until Nov 26th, but will be 24 weeks next week). I'm all for waiting, but if he wants it, I don't want to deny him for no good reason - and is a couple of weeks going to make a difference, or in your opinions should I wait - or has he already started?? Man, I thought the second time around should be easier, but I know so much more this time around!! Thanks for reading my rambling!! |
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The solids question again!
In article GzX9f.532387$xm3.258238@attbi_s21, "CY" wrote:
Man, this seems to be a common theme around here lately...so I am now really wondering if DS truly does want to try some solids. On Anne's suggestion, I gave him some cucumber for his poor teeth and he LOVES it. Actually sucks the juice out of it, he's also sucking water out of the washcloth in his bath...so I am a bit concerned now that he's not technically "exclusively breastfed", but also think that he might be ready for some solids. I don't htink mine's exclusively BF any more either. He's been pulling grass and clover out of the lawn and putting it in his mouth. Haven't seen any come out the other end yet though. -- Chookie -- Sydney, Australia (Replace "foulspambegone" with "optushome" to reply) "In Melbourne there is plenty of vigour and eagerness, but there is nothing worth being eager or vigorous about." Francis Adams, The Australians, 1893. |
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The solids question again!
"Chookie" wrote in message ... In article GzX9f.532387$xm3.258238@attbi_s21, "CY" wrote: Man, this seems to be a common theme around here lately...so I am now really wondering if DS truly does want to try some solids. On Anne's suggestion, I gave him some cucumber for his poor teeth and he LOVES it. Actually sucks the juice out of it, he's also sucking water out of the washcloth in his bath...so I am a bit concerned now that he's not technically "exclusively breastfed", but also think that he might be ready for some solids. I don't htink mine's exclusively BF any more either. He's been pulling grass and clover out of the lawn and putting it in his mouth. Haven't seen any come out the other end yet though. LOL . he might think he is a dog or a cow c -- Chookie -- Sydney, Australia (Replace "foulspambegone" with "optushome" to reply) "In Melbourne there is plenty of vigour and eagerness, but there is nothing worth being eager or vigorous about." Francis Adams, The Australians, 1893. |
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The solids question again!
CY wrote:
Man, this seems to be a common theme around here lately...so I am now really wondering if DS truly does want to try some solids. On Anne's suggestion, I gave him some cucumber for his poor teeth and he LOVES it. Actually sucks the juice out of it, he's also sucking water out of the washcloth in his bath...so I am a bit concerned now that he's not technically "exclusively breastfed", but also think that he might be ready for some solids. We went out for lunch yesterday and he grabbed some pita bread out of my hands and sucked the life out of it, lol. He wails now during dinner time, and is now grabbing for any food he sees and shoving it towards his mouth ( a new development - maybe 3 days). I calculated his age in weeks and it looks like he is 23 weeks. How do they figure the "6 month" thing? Is it 24 weeks or 6 months (eg his birthday was May 26, so he won't technically be 6 months until Nov 26th, but will be 24 weeks next week). I'm all for waiting, but if he wants it, I don't want to deny him for no good reason - and is a couple of weeks going to make a difference, or in your opinions should I wait - or has he already started?? Man, I thought the second time around should be easier, but I know so much more this time around!! Thanks for reading my rambling!! I probably wouldn't put so much thought into it ;-) Give him some very easy to digest solids and see what he does. Once Luke started hollering for food at the table for two weeks I finally gave in a bit before 6 months. I couldn't really believe he was hungry because my first self-delayed solids for such a long time. I started with mild things like sweet potatoe and stayed with those types of things for longer then I might have. He loved it and I felt a bit bad for holding out on him for two weeks ;-) -- Nikki Hunter 4/99 Luke 4/01 EDD 4/06 |
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The solids question again!
"CY" wrote in message news:GzX9f.532387$xm3.258238@attbi_s21... I calculated his age in weeks and it looks like he is 23 weeks. How do they figure the "6 month" thing? Is it 24 weeks or 6 months (eg his birthday was May 26, so he won't technically be 6 months until Nov 26th, but will be 24 weeks next week). I'm all for waiting, but if he wants it, I don't want to deny him for no good reason - and is a couple of weeks going to make a difference, or in your opinions should I wait - or has he already started?? Man, I thought the second time around should be easier, but I know so much more this time around!! Thanks for reading my rambling!! You are way overthinking it. If he acts like he wants food, feed him. If he doesn't then he'll let you know. JennP. |
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The solids question again!
"Chookie" wrote in message news:ehrebeniuk- I don't htink mine's exclusively BF any more either. He's been pulling grass and clover out of the lawn and putting it in his mouth. Haven't seen any come out the other end yet though. LOL. Once he eats some dirt it will all pass through. JennP. |
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The solids question again!
I think it is not by 6 months, but rather by the signs your child gives
you. Your son seems to be ready to eat solids. Besides, he's already had some solids. CY wrote: Man, this seems to be a common theme around here lately...so I am now really wondering if DS truly does want to try some solids. On Anne's suggestion, I gave him some cucumber for his poor teeth and he LOVES it. Actually sucks the juice out of it, he's also sucking water out of the washcloth in his bath...so I am a bit concerned now that he's not technically "exclusively breastfed", but also think that he might be ready for some solids. We went out for lunch yesterday and he grabbed some pita bread out of my hands and sucked the life out of it, lol. He wails now during dinner time, and is now grabbing for any food he sees and shoving it towards his mouth ( a new development - maybe 3 days). I calculated his age in weeks and it looks like he is 23 weeks. How do they figure the "6 month" thing? Is it 24 weeks or 6 months (eg his birthday was May 26, so he won't technically be 6 months until Nov 26th, but will be 24 weeks next week). I'm all for waiting, but if he wants it, I don't want to deny him for no good reason - and is a couple of weeks going to make a difference, or in your opinions should I wait - or has he already started?? Man, I thought the second time around should be easier, but I know so much more this time around!! Thanks for reading my rambling!! |
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The solids question again!
LOL thanks for a good laugh
Chookie wrote: In article GzX9f.532387$xm3.258238@attbi_s21, "CY" wrote: Man, this seems to be a common theme around here lately...so I am now really wondering if DS truly does want to try some solids. On Anne's suggestion, I gave him some cucumber for his poor teeth and he LOVES it. Actually sucks the juice out of it, he's also sucking water out of the washcloth in his bath...so I am a bit concerned now that he's not technically "exclusively breastfed", but also think that he might be ready for some solids. I don't htink mine's exclusively BF any more either. He's been pulling grass and clover out of the lawn and putting it in his mouth. Haven't seen any come out the other end yet though. |
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