how about soft foods?
2006-10-21 18:45:52 · 11 answers · asked by Leogelio B 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Don't start before 5 months. In fact it is better to wait until he/she is 6 months old.
THen, start with veggies, not fruits, and certainly not cereal. The reasoning of that is that if you start babies on the sweet stuff first, they will despise veggies when you get to them. Then you'll have a picky child, and please believe me, once you fall in that route, it is very hard to go back.
Try not to give them juice, they are not really good for them. They are basically sugar, without much other value. And I am talking about NATURAL juice. Fruits are not as good as people think, they can lead to obesity and other disorders because of their high sugar content. Veggies are the way to go.
THe minerals and vitamins, they can get from the vegetables. Fruits should be a treat after the veggies, when they are older.
Even diluted juice can lead to tooth decay in babies, because the juice is both sugary AND acid. So if you do give them juice, make sure you clean their little teeth with a clean gauze immediately after you give them juice.
To prepare veggies, you have to clean and disinfect them very well, and then you have to steam them until you can puree them. A food procesor is great at this point;.
Do not give them to much, and start with only one vegetable at a time. Note all of his/her reactions. Keeping a diary is a great idea. You have to note if the baby gets too gassy, or loose stools. A fiery diaper rash might indicate an alergy to a certain food. That is why it is important to introduce foods one by one. That way you will know what knows and what doesn't.
When your baby is around 9 months old, you can start meat, but very well cooked and minced really small so the baby doesn't choke.
Don't start eggs before your baby is one year old. Eggs are a very common source of allergies. If you or your husband are allergic to eggs, don't intorduce them until the doctor tell you to try them.
Again, whatever you give your baby, it is important to clean his/her little teeth after each meal. You can get a special toothbrush for babies, or clean gauze and water work just as well.
Good luck and my best wishes for you and your baby.
2006-10-21 19:08:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
this is a fairly controversial topic, but i THINK the AAP just recently changed their view on fruit juices and ruled them as unnecesary for infants. Toddlers, I think after age 18 months or so can have 1/2 juice, 1/2 water, but for no more than 6 oz a day. Really, children should get their fruit intake through actual fresh fruits rather than juice bc it is so acidicy which can cause upset stomach and indigestion and they are so filled with sugar, even if they are dilluted. I would jsut go with water and when your baby is old enough, give soft fruits such as peaches and bananas.
2006-10-23 00:52:57 · answer #2 · answered by tiyona17 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Department of Health recommends that weaning should not start until the baby is 6 months old as they cannot make all the right enzymes to digest food. This includes giving fruit juice. I would wait until the child is at least 9 months old and then start giving watered down fruit juice.
2006-10-22 05:14:18 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
About 2 months for juice, starting slow by diluting it 1/4 juice-3/4 water. Baby food should start at 4 months. Start with veggies, not fruit.
2006-10-22 02:42:00 · answer #4 · answered by LOLO 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is absolutely no reason for an infant under the age of 1 year to be drinking juice. After a year, it should not exceed 4 ounces in a day, and I would water it down.
Solid foods like jarred foods, baby cereals, etc should be delayed as long as possible to avoid allergies. Most pediatricians advise between 6-9 months at the earliest.
2006-10-22 01:52:13 · answer #5 · answered by orangecountymommy 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Juice and soft foods seem to vary with the trends and both mothers and pediatricians have had different views over time. Many people are firm on a year, while others start sooner. My son began juice and rice cereal at 4 months. The pediatrician recommended apple juice only--it was baby juice in a small bottle, diluted half and half with plain bottled water.
2006-10-22 01:58:40 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would speak with your pediatrician, but I have a 6 month old and I haven't given him juice yet. When you do, if you are using regular juice, water it down. I think gerber puts out a baby juice that is good for them without alot of added sugar. Also, make sure that the juice has been pastuerized (it should say that on the label).
2006-10-22 05:32:22 · answer #7 · answered by Stacy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Soft food--4 months
Juice--why? They say kids drink too much juice as it is, and it has more sugar than nutritional value. I would hold off on juice as long as possible, and then if you have any trouble switching to a cup from a bottle, you can use it to "sweeten the deal" :)
2006-10-22 09:42:55 · answer #8 · answered by toomanycommercials 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they can start about five months, but it should be mixed 50 percent juice 50 percent water. You should probably not exceed 2 servings a day, and start with the clear juices. Never ever put a baby to bed with juice, or any liquid, it will rot their teeth (or future teeth) and causes ear infections
2006-10-22 01:49:25 · answer #9 · answered by amberacs 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
5 months but you would only give a little bit and water it down and it should be a all natural juice no added sugar look at the label before giving it to baby
2006-10-22 01:55:20 · answer #10 · answered by J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋