My baby just turned six months old and i started to expand her diet. what to you reccomend I should give her?

Answer 1

I started both of mine on rice cereal, since it was easier on their tummies. Its also safe to mix in a little bit of stage one fruits in the cereal. You dont want to introduce more than one new food a week to your babys diet, because if they have a reaction, you want to know what caused it. Also, the juices are ok, but for a baby that age, start with the pear juice, stay away from apple (too acidic for now) and ALWAYS dilute the juice half/half until the baby has been on it for at least a few months. It makes for a good substitute for on the go feedings, but its alot harder on babys tummy than milk is. Also, make sure that your baby is still getting at least 2 bottles of plain water a day to keep them hydrated!

Answer 2

Well it's been along time for this one....My last baby is 4 now, I am currently 7 months pregnant right now.....

Remember to start new foods one at a time. Give each new food five days in a row before starting another food. Plain or single-ingredient foods are best at first. For example, use pears instead of a mixture of pears and peaches. If your baby gets a tummy-ache or a rash, you'll know which food may be to blame.

Check with your baby's doctor or clinic to find out what foods to offer first. Usually babies start with rice or barley cereals, and then slowly add other cereals and pureed vegetables and fruits. Finally chopped meats and soft table foods are added at 7 months and later. Do not add salt, sugar, or other seasonings.

After your baby has tried each of the separate foods, you can give him the mixed versions, like mixed vegetables. Do not feed your baby eggs, peanut butter or orange juice as they may cause allergies. Do not use baby food desserts or dinners. They have added sugar and starch and are not as high in nutrients as plain baby foods.

If baby doesn't like a food, try again in a week or two.

Babies just starting on solids need foods that are pureed or mashed so the foods are very soft and fine-textured. You can buy baby food at the grocery store or make your own. Do not put solids in a bottle or "infa-feeder." This could cause your baby to choke.

When using baby food in jars, be sure the safety button on top is down when you buy it. Listen for the "pop" when you open the jar for the first time so you know the jar wasn't opened before. If you don't hear the pop, return the jar to the grocery store for a refund or throw it away.

Don't feed baby from the jar or frozen food container. Saliva from the spoon can spoil the leftover food. Put a small amount into a dish instead. If food is left over from the dish, throw it out. Refrigerate the rest of the jar and use it within two days.

Don't feed your baby regular canned foods. They may have too much salt or sugar.

Some 5 to 6 month-old babies are ready to drink from a cup, although they still need to use a bottle most of the time. Choose a small non-breakable cup with handles to hold. A large cup could cover your baby's eyes when he drinks from it and scare him. When he wants to hold his own cup, the tippi-style cups with a lid will help prevent spills.

Answer 3

For the first year of a baby's life, milk or formula satify all their dietary requirements. You can expand this with rice cereal mixed with milk or formula. It should be very soupy, not thick as that can constipate the baby. Usually give it to them for their last meal of the day and they will sleep all night because their tummy stays full longer. Just don't overdo the change in diet. It takes their little systems awhile to adjust to these changes. If they do get a little constipated from the cereal, try mixing it with diluted apple juice.

Answer 4

I know people really like this answer thing and there are some really good people here. But if you're asking about a 6 month old baby, my advise is see your doctor that has the knowledge most here probably don't. It not only will be better for your baby, but you as well. What happens when she gets sick because of something you gave her? You'll need to go see a doctor, it'll be bad for her, you and might get expensive if serious. Don't risk it!!!

Answer 5

Be careful with carrots -- naturally high in nitrates (allegedly jarred carrots don't have them but I just avoid them altogether). http://www.wholesomebabyfood.com/nitratearticle.htm

First foods I tried (all a week apart to watch for allergies): bananas, avocado, sweet potatoes.

Personally I'm not a big fan of cereals. I started giving lamb (lowest allergy meat) early on for iron. My kids all loved lamb stew put into the blender.

Whatever you give, for most babies, the first few months of eating are more for fun and learning to chew and swallow more than nutrition.

Here's a great article about starting solids http://parenting.ivillage.com/baby/bnutrition/0,,69w0,00.html

Have fun!

Answer 6

I am not sure where you live, but in Canada the first puree is usually carrots followed by mashed potatoes, apples, pumpkin, zuccini and then boiled and pureed chicken or turkey.

Some people just mash up whatever they're eating themselves and let the baby sample, which does sound like the easiest and most cost-effective way if you don't have allergies in your family.

Answer 7

well, it depends on what you have already given her. But for a young baby try peaches, bananas, sweet potatoes, and other things that would be easy on her tummy. Just remember when you give her a new food, give it to her for a few days to make sure she isn't allergic to it. If you mix up food, you won't know which one is causing the problems (if she has any at all. ) Good Luck.

Answer 8

My child is 5 months old and I give level 1 baby food. He loves it! The bananas, peas, carrots, etc. You should be able to start giving them the Gerber baby juice that comes in the little bottles. Just make sure you still give them formula (they need that iron).
If you give them juice check to see if it says 100% concentrate. If so you need to dilute it with water otherwise they will break out in their "lower" areas.

Answer 9

My suggetion is stick w/veggies until she is use to them.Once you start on fruit they don't want the veggies.I did this w/my son now 14mths and he eats anything.There is nothing he has tryed that he does'nt like.I did'nt do this w/my now 5 yr old,and he is very picky.Only eats chicken nuggets and fish sticks.What you feed them the first 2 years is crucial to what they will eat when they r older.I stuck w/veggies until 7mths and then fruit every few days and meat at 8 mths.

Answer 10

My daughter is 5 months old, i started out giving her plain rice cereal in her bottle, and then i gave her some with bananas. I already feed her stage 1 baby food. the doctor will tell you to start her out with cereal, give a few days with just that to see if she will have a allergic reaction. everytime you give her something new, give her a few days with just that. Good luck!