how much soilds are too much for a six month old?

Question

my daughter is ix months and loves solids when she is full and cant drink anymore milk she seems to have room for solids is there such a thing as too much solids at 6 months

shes been eating solids for about a month now with the approval of her doctor i was ust wondering if i feed her too much solids...dont say what she "should" be eating every baby is different and just for the record a lot of people start introducing solids at four months..thanx

Answer 1

As long as she's still drinking 24oz of formula a day, then i wouldn't worry too much Just don't let it get in the way of her fomrmula feedings. Here's a guidline I followed when my son was 6 months:
Breakfast 6 oz bottle, 1 can of fruit w/ cereal
Lunch 6oz bottle 1 can veggies, 1/2 can fruit
Snack 6oz bottle, maybe a handful of cheerios or baby crackers
Dinner 1 can of meat/veggies, 1 can of fruit
Before bed 6oz bottle , a little baby cereal (oatmeal sits heavier than the rest)

If she seems hungry inbetween, try some finger foods. It will take her alot longer to eat and in turn she'll eat less (plus their great for her fine motor skills) If she's still all gums, Gerber makes finger foods that melt in babies mouth. My son loved these.
If your still concerned, give your Dr a call.
Hope I helped!!

Answer 2

To be honest, at this age it is hard to determine what too much is unless your child is gaining like five pounds a week (just an example). From birth to a year they have so many growth spurts and will usually eat more than usually and sometimes some amazing amounts. Figure about 3 meals and 3 snack times, 6-8 oz of food for each meal and 3-4 oz for each snack, the same for the formula. If she is eating about this amount then she is within the average range for this age, if it is slightly more then she is going through a growth spurt and her eating will calm down after.

And for those who want to criticize, the actual time you can introduce solids is 4 months, not six, Six months is for solids that are more complex in fiber and grain, so know what you are talking about before you say anything, having one kid does not make you an expert!

Answer 3

We had 3 kids and had to move a few times - but each of their pediatricians stated that solids should be introduced SLOWLY, after you introduce one to your baby, wait several days to introduce another new one - this is to ensure that baby is not allergic to any of the foods you give her. Your daughter probably will let you know when she's "full" - she'll start pushing the food out of her mouth or turning her head away from the spoon. DO NOT force your baby to eat more, even if you think she hasn't had enough - Baby's really don't need to eat much to be full (when you force it, your setting them up for hard times with food later on....) Milk is still best - easiest for babies to digest.

Answer 4

That's a little so much. I most effective feed my 6 month ancient part a jar of little one meals. Also, formulation is their important supply of vitamins so continually feed this to him first then comply with via with solids. Doctors have extraordinary critiques however that does look abnormal. I supply my lady four ouncesof formulation and part a jar of little one meals and if she's nonetheless hungry I comply with via with yet another two oz.. Hope this is helping.

Answer 5

At six months you should give your baby rice cereal for breakfast. 1/2 jar of fruit/veggies in the noon, and 1/2 jar of fruit in dinner. But remember that it is important to continue giving formula regularly until she starts eating full jars in a meal. Then her system will be used to the solids and she will be eating more and getting more nutrition from it.

Once she has begun taking a full jar of meat+1/2 jar of fruit in lunch and dinner, then she should be having at least 4 six oz bottles of formula. It is still vital and keeps her nutritionally healthy and hydrated.

Answer 6

we started to feed my daughter baby food around 4 months i found out that unless you wand a spitting up baby it is best to feed them the baby food first until they start to push it out of thier mouths with thier tongues (this is a sign that they are full) we always waited about 1/2 hour then gave her some formula. we would feed her about 1/2 a bottle of stage one baby food at a time you can usually do this every 4-6 hours but i wouldnt recommend doing this durng night feedins as well

Answer 7

She is only 6 months? She should just be introduced to them, and ye there is too much breast milk or formula should be her primary nutrition until 1 year! TAlk to her doctor

Answer 8

my first question would be how many bottles of formula is she also drinking for the day ?
if your daughter is eating good i wouldn't be overly worried but if she is gainnin weight to rapidly i would contact a dr .

Answer 9

I would go wtth 50/50

Answer 10

I believe it should be about half and half, but every kid is different. You really should call your doctor and ask them.