I have started my 6 month old on solids about half a jar during the day do i need to feed him milk or water befor or after this?
or can i just give him solid food?
2007-09-24 13:26:06 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
solids should be used as dessert or a treat after a real "meal" of breastmilk or formula. babies should get almost all their nutrition from their liquid source until their first birthday. No real need for water, the milk is better... put some in a sippy cup to start practicing too.
2007-09-24 13:30:34 · answer #1 · answered by Tanya 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Our pediatrician, along with all the research we did, told us that our son (six months old) should eat about one jar of the stage 1 size (Half of a stage 2 size.) twice each day. He also was adamant about it NOT replacing a feeding. Your son is still getting the vast majority of his nutritional needs met through formula or breast milk until he's about a year old. To skip a feeding of milk would cause a dip in his nutritional gain. Really, solids at this age are mostly for experimentation, with textures and tastes.
He said to generally feed him a solid about 30 minutes after a milk feed. We've done well that way.
2007-09-24 20:33:28 · answer #2 · answered by Mandi 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
When my son starting eating solids, my physican said to keep feeing him his formula. You shouldn't be giving your child whole milk until they are 1 year old. At this point you should be breastfeeding or feeding formula, then try giving solid food. your child will decide what they want, and how much. If you are using formula, your child should be drinking 2.5 ounces per pound they weigh. It will get to the point where your baby will want a bottle, and solid food. It seems like they are hungry all the time, and they are! It's because they grow so much and need all the nutrition. Keep your child on bottle or breast until atleast a year.
2007-09-26 00:56:59 · answer #3 · answered by Angey Pangey 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes! At six months, he/she should still be nursing or taking a bottle about 5 times a day. Feed him the milk either before or after the food. They only need a little bit of water at that age, but you can offer some during the meal. My son started to like water in his sippy, but he only drank about 2-4 ounces. but make sure he still gets enough milk.
2007-09-24 20:31:30 · answer #4 · answered by sinker 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow.. he's a tiny eater!
My son was eating one 2.5 oz jar, and a 2.5 ounce cup at his solids meal... lol.
He doesnt need to have a bottle with it, unless he wants one. Iam sure he might want to wash it down with something. But its not imperative.
2007-09-24 20:31:13 · answer #5 · answered by amosunknown 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
personally i think it depends on the child if he's gaining nicely and is strong it should be enough if he is still hungry and you don't see any weight gain, i would give a bit of water or milk after
2007-09-24 20:31:44 · answer #6 · answered by goldie p 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋