Its a nightmare to feed my 9 months old baby.?

Question

Whenever I put him in his highchair..he screems and cry and not ready to open the mouth. Any advise

Answer 1

Make it fun. Put dry Cheerios on the tray and let him eat/play. Try other finger food. Or maybe he doesn't like being so high up, try using a walker or jumper, so he is closer to the floor. Or, take the tray off and push the high chair up to the table so he feels like part of the family. With children you have to try different things and see what works.

Answer 2

Maybe he's just not ready for solid foods. Wait a little longer, then try again. And, next time, don't use the high chair; he may associate it with bad experiences.

Most babies are ready for solids between 6 and 12 months. If he doesn't show any interest by his first birthday, there may be a problem, although some babies don't take any solids until later (usually due to allergies). In the meantime, just keep nursing. It has everything he needs until his first birthday.

I hope this helps. Good luck!!

Answer 3

Try spending time playing with him in his highchair also. Sit him in there at other times and put his favorite toys there. Start out for short periods of time (even just a few minutes at first) and then try and go a little longer each time. Soon he will learn that this is a fun place too. Just keep at it and be consistent.

Answer 4

Advice? Let him be. He is only 9 months old - at an age where breastmilk and or fomula is good enough. Forcing him to eat will only give him food hang -ups - and you really dont want those. Take it from someone who knows :). Take your time. You dont have to rush just because the doctor said 7 months (or whatever) or because your mother in law is intent on telling you that your husband was fully on solids by 4 months (you wont be able to do anything right by her anyway) or because the neighbor's baby was on solids by 4 months. You want food to be a pleasurable experience for him, and you definitely dont want the power struggle this early on in the game - there is plenty of time for it when he is 2... :)

If he is happy to eat, but hated the highchair, let him sit on a booster with you at the table. Give him finger food, and let him feed himself... Eating all by himself together with all the family encouraged my son, who didnt eat for ages at age 1, to eat well.

Dont spoil him with favorites or sweet foods. Rather let him go hungry - he will eat if he is hungry. If he doesnt want to eat, let him be. If you are really worried that he doesnt get enough formula during the day, speak to a doctor to recommend you a food which is high in calories (watch out for unsaturated fats, sugars) and has alot of protein. good luck!

Answer 5

Try feeding him while you are sitting down and let him stand up. Some babies just don't like highchairs. You can also try to play a game with him, while he is eating.

Answer 6

He may want a more active role in mealtime. Put some stuff on the tray that he can pick up and eat, like small pieces of chopped banana. Give him a spoon to hold to and maybe put some yogurt on the tray that he can try to scoop up or fingerpaint with while you're shoveling in the other stuff.

Answer 7

Put him in your lap. I am right-handed so I would put my baby on my left knee & feed him with my right hand. Some babies just want the closeness of their mommy.

If he won't open his mouth, wait until he's really hungry! I guarantee he will open his mouth when he's truly hungry & also, make sure you're feeding him age-appropriate baby food. He will not starve himself.

You're such a good mommy being so worried for your baby - you both will be fine. Good luck :o)

Answer 8

did just start putting him in the highchair answer back

Answer 9

try putting him in a walker and feeding him. or holding him. he may just not like being in the high chair.

Answer 10

Make a game of it. So he associates with a happy experience. Most of all be patient.