Good books on starting solids and feeding in general?

Question

My baby is 4 months old and I would like to start him on solids somewhere in the next month. Before I do so, I would like to read about feeding. I am totally clueless as to how to start, how much to feed, how much formula to continue, which foods to serve first...etc. Can anyone recommed a book that will help put all of this into perspective for me. I love to read, but am looking for something user friendly. Thank you!

Silly me...of course any user friendly websites would be helpful too! Thanks.

Answer 1

My sister gave me "the Baby's Table" for Christmas and it's great- there are recipes for making your own food, suggested menus for different ages- from 4 months and up, and explinations of what order to start different foods, and how long to wait in between. It's a quick and easy reference book. Just a heads up though? When you start feeding, it's more about getting your baby used to the idea of eating, and new flavors and textures, so keep up the same amount of formula for at least 2 months, until he/she starts eating more. Start with 2 tablespoons of rice cereal- that's the easiest to digest, and when you start a new food, always only give it in the morning for a few days, so you can see if there are any allergic reactions (you don't want allergies to flare up at night!) Good luck!
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Answer 2

I have a daughter who is six months and I started her on solids at 4 1/2 months because she was always hungry after an 8 oz bottle. My daughter just had her 6 month check up last week and my pediatrician said that formula should still be her primary source of her feedings, that starting solids early is just to get them used to the texture of food. I have also read, that it is best to start them with vegetables and to introduce them one at a time (one type for 4-5 days) to recognize any allergic reaction they may have to it. Sorry I can't recommend any books, I do most of my research on the internet and from experience with my son who is now 8 years old. Here is a link that I always refer to though... http://www.lalecheleague.org/FAQ/solids.html

Answer 3

i might start up with fruit for the reason that's much less annoying on their stomachs. some will inform you that feeding culmination early will advise that they are going to hate the flavor of greens yet i in my view think of that, this is a prior different halves tale. i might feed him one fruit an afternoon. ensure you circulate away each and every week between commencing a sparkling fruit or veggie. That way you be attentive to what foodstuff your infant could be allergic to in the event that they have a reaction. nevertheless at this element your toddlers substantial foodstuff ought to nonetheless be formula or breast milk. i might start up with the two candy potatoes or apples. you additionally can try mixing the fruit or greens into the cereal for a transformation. My son loves that.

Answer 4

This answer is not going to recommend a book, but it comes from my own personal experience.
When my son was 3 months old, his dad wanted me to take him off formula and put him on whole milk. I was so stunned, I told him we would talk to our son's pediatrician and go by whatever he said.
I was MORE stunned when the Dr. said of course we could give him milk- as long as we fed him regular food along with it. I spent my time using a grinder; my son ate everything we ate, (and I let him knaw on large steak bones which is very good for babys' teeth).
My son is 30 years old now, and he has never been sick one day of his life.
Talk to your pediatrician, and read everything you can. People tend to over think feeding infants more than they used to.
Good luck!

Answer 5

well my doc. told me what to start with and so forth never used a book or web site. i started my kids out on rice cereal mixed with there formula then it went to yams, sweet potaotes, carrots, they should eat it for about 3 days to make sure there wont be a reaction to the food then went to fruit. then just mix it all up veg one day fruit the next there should not be giving meats until they are closer to one even if its really grinded. then move them to oatmeal there is normally a age on that i know gerber does it. juice i think its around 6 months they start that.

Answer 6

"Super Baby Food" by Ruth Yaron. She gives instructions on making your own baby food--which is WAY less expensive than buying jarred all the time. She also gives a break-down on how to try new foods with baby, how long baby should try new foods before you introduce another, and which months of age you can start baby on certain new foods. Very helpful to me!!!!

Answer 7

Hmmm well I don't really have any book recommendations on infant feeding in particular but here is a list of web resources. You could always print them *lol*

http://www.kellymom.com/nutrition/solids/index.html
http://www.borstvoeding.com/voedselintroductie/vast_voedsel/rapley_guidelines.html

Answer 8

i dont know of any books but i went to gerber.com that helped me alot. good luck!!!!!