a lot of people i know weaned their babies before that so i wouldn`t worry, go with your instincts i`m sure you are sensible enough to know whats right and when it`s right. all those books on babies and what the proffesionals say are only guide lines but every baby is different, hope this helps and happy motherhood, merry xmas
2006-12-17 04:19:42
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answered by MAD FEMALE 4
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I have just started weaning my daughter and she is around 16 months old - when I asked the health visitor her advise was that the baby needs the milk upto 6 months in which he/she get all the benefits from breast milk.
Anything after that is a bonus, so if your baby is still under 4 months unless a doctor has actually advised you to wean your baby I would not do so before consulting your GP as it may have an adverse effect on the baby.
2006-12-17 05:29:35
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answered by Anonymous
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I would try to stick to the advice unless your child is hungry all the time and isn't getting enough nutrients. Add a little bit of cereal to his bottle slowely increasing the amount over the next month or two. Don't do it too quickly because your baby may not be able to digest the cereal properly if you just threw him into it. Watch his bowel movements if it seems normal than you are good to go to increase to straight cereal and on your way to solid baby foods. Just remember to take it slow and allow time between trying new foods so that you will be able to identify what your child is allergic to. Good luck!
2006-12-17 04:20:25
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answered by Anonymous
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Do you mean weaning from breast milk to formula?? If so if you are going to do it make sure you do it really slowly just a little bit of formula and then breastfeed the rest for a while and slowly work your way up to formula.
For cereals I started at 4 months and just gave him 1 tablespoon in the morning and then 2 weeks later another 1/2 tablespoon at supper. I wouldn't start anything else until close to 6 months.
You also should not put the cereal in their bottle. They should learn to eat properly.
2006-12-17 05:28:00
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answered by goodmommy22 3
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After three months and once your baby settles into a rhythm - even breast fed - you can usually predict when they are going to be hungry. If your baby starts to break that rhythm and is demanding more - and more often - then he may be telling you it is time to start to think about weaning.
If you are going to think about weaning after three months then make sure it is fed to your baby as food - never put into a bottle. Start with really really diluted baby rice (in formula) for main course and steamed mashed pears for dessert - both in very small doses. Give this in addition to feeds - not instead of.
The baby rice will fill him up - the pears are very easy to digest and will loosen his bowels for getting it out of the other end. Do not feed baby rice without pears for dessert and do not use any dairy products or fruit-plus-anything-else mixes... and no citrus fruit.
As your baby gets used to it you can increase the baby rice to formula mix (as per the packet) plus the steamed pears. Keep this going until about five months when you can start to bring other foods in. I would, however, give nothing but apples or pears as a dessert until after six months as constipation can be quite painful and noisy.
Once your baby passes six months you are in weaning heaven - but you should probably avoid chocolate or kebab meat until your baby has a job and can buy his own :-)
2006-12-17 12:48:33
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answered by Anonymous
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I gave my little girl some things, you know like some melted chocolate off my finger, or a bit of mash. That was now and again though not every day. My sister in law, who I don't get on with by the way, gave her baby kebab meat! who does that! I don't think it''s worth taking a risk with trying to wean them too soon. It may have the smallest of risks but what's the point in even taking the chance, it's best to just listen to advice. Anyway, they are only babies for a short time, what's the rush? I just read some things about bigger babies so I guess if a bottle doesn't satisfy them it would be best to give them a bit of solid food.
2006-12-17 04:16:56
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answered by Anonymous
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Some babies are just too hungry i only started with baby rice at 15 weeks then at 16 weeks i tried carrot
You can try giving one thing at a time for say 4 days in a row then you can tell if allergic or not
2006-12-17 09:20:33
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answered by Suzie 1
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Personally I've nursed all 3 of my children. My first two for over 10 months each, then they "weaned" themselves. Currently I'm nursing my dau. who is 4 months. The two older ones (my oldest dau. is 15yrs and my son is 9yrs.) had little to no medical problems. Very few colds, no ear infections or allergies. Friends and family who didn't nurse, were constantly at the Dr. with their children. I think it does make a difference. I would encourage you to stick with it as long as possible. Seems to me only positive things come from it! GOOD LUCK!!!
2006-12-17 04:25:17
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answered by blaze 2
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I had to start weening my son, he was such a hungry baby. I started at about 3 1/2 months with rice cereal in the morning and evenings and then with puree veg in the afternoon. If you stick with fruit, veg etc and minimal dairy your baby should be alright.
2006-12-17 04:35:37
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answered by Claire M 2
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We have a lot of allergies in our family - so yes, we stuck to the advice - in fact, I didn't wean until 6 months for my kids.
2006-12-17 04:16:15
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answered by mommymaige 2
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