Later eater?

Question

My daughter who is now 8 months old was not ready for soild food for a realy LONG time. She still hardly eats but drinks 35 oz of formula. I tried reducing her formula intake but she still will not eat much.She still does not eat any type of finger food either.
Is this normal with some babies ??
Did any other moms have the same problem ?

Answer 1

Don't reduce her formula. Baby should have formula as main source of nutrition in the 1st year. Solids before the 1st birthday should e for fun, learning and experimentation. DOn't rush your baby, she WILL eat. Let her be. Babies are know what they can't handle, don't push the issue.

Have you baby sit with the family at meal times. When she starts grabbing off your plate, watch her, and with safety in mind; no nuts, grapes, honey (even if it's cooked) ect let her feed her self and she'll do fine and you'll save money by not having to by overpriced baby food!

Answer 2

Baby is Ready for Solid Food if
Birth weight has doubled.
Can hold own head up.
Can sit with help.
Shows interest in foods you are eating.
Nurses more than 8 times a day or drinks more than 32 ounces of formula.
How to Start
The first time you try to feed your baby, it may not go well, but here are some things to remember to make it easier.

Pick a time when both you and baby are in a good mood and he/she is not too tired or too hungry.
Hold your baby on your lap or have the baby sit up in an infant seat.
Start with rice cereal. This is easiest on the baby's stomach. A tablespoon mixed with 3 or 4 tablespoons of formula or breast milk is all you need at first. Keep the cereal very thin.
Use a small spoon and put cereal only on the tip.
If the baby has trouble swallowing, he/she may not be ready for solids yet. Wait a few days and try again.
Feed the baby the same cereal for one week before changing to another flavor.
Moving On
After your baby is used to cereal, you can begin adding vegetables, fruits, meat, and bread.
Try one new food at a time, for several days, to make sure the baby is not allergic to any foods.
Stick to single foods first, then try mixed foods and dinners.
When the baby starts getting teeth, add finely chopped or mashed foods. Texture helps sore gums.
At 6 months, start offering juice in a cup only. NEVER put juice in a bottle. An infant, put to bed or naps with a bottle containing juice, is at risk for developing baby bottle tooth decay.
If your baby will not eat a particular food, try it again later. The more you offer a food a child, the better chance he/she has of liking it.
Babies do not need sugar or salt added to their food.
Do not limit the amount of fat in a baby's diet. Fat is needed for the brain to grow.
Around 9-12 months, give finger foods. Ripe, peeled fruit, or soft, cooked vegetables are good choices.

Answer 3

My 8 month old has been eating baby food (pureed) for 2 months now and eats lunch and dinner. I have the opposite problem in that I have to work hard to get enough formula in him because he prefers the food. But, he still gags on any type of finger food I have given him (Cheerios, puffs, mashed potatoes, bananas). Some kids are just ready later than others and if she is not ready there is no need to force her. Most solid food is just for experimentation in the first year anyway and nutrition should come from breast milk or formula.

Answer 4

i'm sorry, my son is 3 months and eats about 36 oz formula a day and i just started him on cereal!!!

i wish you all the best, though and don't be afraid to ask your pediatrician for advice.
maybe the solids you give her upset her tummy??

Answer 5

Around 6 mos is the normal time to start babys on solids.

Sometimes a baby who is prone to allergies will refuse solids until they are older.

Answer 6

Have you consulted with her pedi.....because asking everyone about their experiences probably wont help, because every baby is different....check out this website and call her pedi......good luck