2006-09-24 05:45:55 · 32 answers · asked by minx2323 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
i started all mine at 12 weeks
2006-09-24 06:34:24 · answer #1 · answered by angie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi I have 3 kids the oldest being 14 and the youngest is 6 weeks. I have started my 2 eldest at around the 12/13 weeks with some granulated rusk mixed with some breast milk, I only gave it before their last night feed and they both started sleeping through the night. So you do what you feel is right for you and your baby. Just remember to be patient as it is a totally new experience for your baby and their initial response might be to keep spitting it straight back out, but before you know it they are scoffing the lot and you get a great nights sleep because your babe has gone to sleep with a nice full belly. Hope this has helped and good luck with your wee one :-) :-)
ps my eldest daughter now 14 has not been to the doctor since she was a pre schooler has never had a day off school through illness and has a figure to die for......
2006-09-24 12:02:52 · answer #2 · answered by tracey2girls1boy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The new guidelines on feeding a baby solids have been changed to 6 months, i know everyone says "well i was weaned at 4 months and i'm ok" but the truth of the matter is that feeding children too early has been associated with bowel problems such as IBS and is also strongly linked with obesity in children and also adults.
This is also due to increased problems with reactions and allergies, children that are weaned after 6 months are also less likely to suffer from as many allergies as their digestive and immune system is more ready to take the strain and adapt
Is 2 months really worth the risk of a childs life and well-being in the future?
2006-09-24 11:28:09 · answer #3 · answered by Nimsay 06 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As far as I am aware the minimum age to start solids is 17 weeks. The digestive system isn't developed enough until this age. If your baby was premature you may need to wait longer. The recommended age is 24-26 weeks unless your baby is showing signs of needing more than just milk sooner, such as being hungry after a full milk feed or waking in the night for feeding having previously slept through.
2006-09-24 05:55:29 · answer #4 · answered by vicx 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. My baby was on solids at 8/9 weeks. Not much, but he was a hungry baby and had no problems. Start your baby on purees, such as apple from the jars (these are finely blended) and later on progress onto fresh fruit. Try different tastes. Just because she may not like something one day, doesn't mean to say she wont like it the following day. Also try banana/ peach custard, my boy loves it. Babies are not as fragile as some might think. Just take it slowly and if the baby needs milk regularly to wash the food down, then give her milk as well. Just start with a third of a small spoon, get her to open her mouth and put the food onto the upper part of her mouth. Obviously make sure she is sitting up. If she starts choking, lie her down on her front along your arm, and slapp her on her back. Try not to panick. The baby needs to learn to swallow solids. Enjoy, its great watching your baby eat.
2006-09-24 07:37:51 · answer #5 · answered by ribena 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its a bit early.Most of the mothers want to start early.Dont do hurry on it.Startign solids early is sometimes harmful for the baby.In early stages they dont have enough engime in thrie mouth to sallow and digest the foods.Thats why health visitor ot peditritian suggest to start from 6 months,at that time,they r completly ready.Sometimes babies develop alergy'r by introducing solids early.
In my case,i tried to started early.Then i found,its not a good idea.Then I stopped and now when my baby is 6 months,i started again giving her solids.Which seems to be quite ok with her.
2006-09-25 02:42:35 · answer #6 · answered by angel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes your her mother and you know best
the books are not always right
l started my little boy 3 weeks early he was starving
had to watch him carefully only very very small amounts smaller than a 4 month old but at last he seemed happier and contented and the nurse said some just get hungry sooner.
2006-09-24 08:38:06 · answer #7 · answered by jodu 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ok.... if u ask your health visitor, they say the best age is (by text book theory) is 6months now. (it did used to be 4 months). But i started my daughter earlier coz the baby formula just wasn't hitting the spot! If u think your child isn't been satisfied with just baby milk you could try him/her with a bit of baby rice to start with! Then move on to more flavours. Your baby will tell u when s/he is ready. If u try the baby rice and does not except it, try again in a couple of weeks!
good luck
2006-09-24 07:54:29 · answer #8 · answered by em_19792000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have a son who is going to be a year old next month. my mom (of course she is old fashioned) started feeding him solids at 2 months. i know that might seem young but he loved it! he ate mashed potatoes and different kinds of fruits. she started sleeping all night and was always happy. he never got a cold or anything. now he is much taller than most kids his age and is at the perfect weight. if your child seems like she is not getting satisfied by just milk then use your better judgment and do what u think is right and what will make her happy. plus it will also keep her from becoming a picky eater. i gave him every kind of baby food they make and he eats them all even creamed spinach!
2006-09-24 06:07:38 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My baby is 17 weeks on Tuesday and I started her yesterday. I was a bit like you, you get a bit nervous about people calling you a bad mum or something! Who comes up with all these ideas, what did they do before the government started getting involved on how we wean and feed are children?
Just go for it, get your video camera ready coz the faces they pull are really funny.
Good Luck! x
2006-09-24 10:25:27 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
a lot of the current advice is to not start solids till 6mths to avoid food allergies. but you should start your daughter on solids as soon as she is ready. the signs to look out for are her feeding longer and more frequently, crying before feeds and showing an interest in your food.
start off with baby rice mixed with her normal milk, whether breast or formula, make it really runny to start with so its just a little thicker than normal milk, start with just a spoon or two after her normal milk feed and add less and less milk as she gets used to the texture, you can add mashed banana, and then move onto liquidised chicken and vegetables or fruit, or shop bought jars.avoid strawberries, and eggs till later on to avoid allergy. if you are going to puree family meals, make sure you remove the food that you are going to puree for baby before adding any salt. you ll get all this info in your bounty pack that you can get free from boots or mothercare, with free samples and book. get plently of bibs and have fun with it. good luck
2006-09-24 05:52:58 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋