at what age can i start feeding my baby gerbers?

Answer 1

Talk to your baby's doctor he will be able to tell you when the time is right for your baby since all babies are different. I was advised to start my baby on size one baby foods and also to go through the vegetables before the fruits. Some people think that if a baby tastes apples before squashed peas then the baby will refuse the peas. My doctor also advised me to try the same food for a couple of days to make sure and rule out any allergic reaction to that particular food. Good luck and don't be shy to talk to your doctor. Remember only you really know your baby so watch your baby and he/she will let you know when the time is right. Let us know how it goes.

Answer 2

The current recommendation from the American Acadamy of Pediatrics for feeding solids (anything other than breastmilk or formula) is six months. Before this, basically, openings between cells in the intestines can pass through into the baby's bloodstream, which may make children who aren't ready for solids more prone to allergies (the body sees the solids as invaders and produces cells to attack it, and then leaves a kind of permanent message in the immune system about it.) They also may be more prone to infections then.

Signs to look for to make sure that your baby is ready to eat solids-Developing the pincer grip, sitting up and holding head up unassisted, losing the tonge thrust reflex (doesn't push solids out of his or her mouth with the tongue,) is beginning to self-regulate feedings (turning away from breast or bottle when full.)

Breast or bottle for the first six months. After that, small amounts of solid, and continue with breast or bottle until at least twelve months. Consult your pediatrician for more information.

Answer 3

Every baby is different...I was feeding all four of my children baby rice cereal from about 1 month old (although the pediatrician will tell you to wait till 4 months). Start with cereal mixed (with either breast milk or formula) to the consistency of cream soup. Give it to her on a spoon, not in a bottle! Do that for about a month then introduce fruits, one at a time about a week or two apart. Then follow with veggies, same thing a week or two apart for each variety.
It will take awhile for your baby to get used to being spoon fed it'll be slow going at first but she'll eventually get the hang of it.
Good Luck!

Answer 4

on this chart i am posting. it tells you what physical stage your child should be in and What Can Baby Eat Appropriate Foods
& Textures chart. It is a great chart. Every Gerber product is different. They have gerber stuff for many ages and stages.

http://www.gerber.com/content/usa/bin/pdf/Feeding_Plan.pdf

Answer 5

I started my daughter on rice cereal at 3 months, and moved on to fruits and veggies at 4 months. My doctor suggested waiting til she was 6 months to try "solids" (stage 1 gerber food), but I started at 4 months because my daughter was drooling over my food every time I ate in front of her.

Answer 6

This is something you need to go over with your baby's pediatrician. No one here can tell you that. My child is allergic to oatmeal, carrots, and apples. Discussing this with my doctor helped my to understand my child's certain needs when it comes to food and what are "safe" foods to feed her. Now, after coming up with a certain diet, I feel confident with feeding my child only organic foods. She is getting her nutrition and is satisfied. Again, talk it over with your doctor. Only you and them know your baby best.

Answer 7

You may begin stage 1 food when baby is 6 months old.

Answer 8

Please don't ask people for this kind of advice! Ask your doctor. Every one has a different opinion and some people have some pretty quirky ideas of what is healthy for a baby.

Answer 9

As soon as formula or breast milk just doesn't satisfy baby anymore.

Answer 10

need to know how old u r now..prob around 10