Comments on: Raising healthy eaters- Introducing solids to babies

By: Lea

Lea — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 01:55:31 +0000

I am so thankful for this post... right when my son was nearing 6 months I was scouring your archives for making baby food and such because "it was time to feed him." I had never realized this aspect of feeding babies, but as I trust your opinions and then do some more reading, I followed these steps. My son was exactly like Caden (although he just got his first tooth today and has been eating food for almost two weeks now). I would little by little try to feed him when I felt he was hungrier, only to get turned down time after time. I took the scrooteny of my parents and others and persevered knowing that if you did it, I could too. Just wanted to tell you thank you!! And if anyone else finds this later down the road they can see that it worked for someone else too!! :)
I always love your blog!! and appreciate your research!
Lea

By: Mandi

Mandi — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 19:48:59 +0000

I started my firstborn on solids at 5 months and he gobbled them up... within weeks went to eating 3 jars a day. I did make my own after about a month of buying canned, it was so much fun and the baby food didn't stink... it smelled and LOOKED like real food!
I have a 10 week old that I am hoping to hold off for as long as possible. I think I started my first one way to early. I was the one ready for him to eat solids and then I wished he was still JUST nursing! My advice just don't be in a hurry, they grow up fast enough as it is :)

By: Ashlyn

Ashlyn — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 04:10:27 +0000

Looking forward to hearing what you have to say!

By: Hyperactive Lu

Hyperactive Lu — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 12:07:40 +0000

Great advice.

By: Natalie

Natalie — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 02:28:33 +0000

I had the same experience with my kids. They showed no interest in tasting the food at around 6 months and so most of them really started eating between 8 - 12 months. None of them have any allergies and were very healthy babies.

By: Lindsie

Lindsie — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 20:38:57 +0000

Thank you so much for this post. I have a 3 month old that we are planning on holding off on solids until she is ready for them. Our 2 year old has a severe peanut allergy and a dairy allergy. We started solids at 4 months with him because of weight issues but are really wanting to hold off for our daughter to avoid allergy problems. Thank you for this useful info.

By: fullheartandhands mama

fullheartandhands mama — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 19:15:12 +0000

Another useful post, thanks! I started solids earlier with my first than my second. I anticipate to start even later this time around. I'm looking forward to the rest of this series.

By: Steph Garvey

Steph Garvey — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 14:55:03 +0000

I really enjoy your blog. In fact, I have you linked on my own. And I appreciated this post particularly because I have a 9 month old who is wanting to start eating solids. Thanks for sharing the signs of readiness tips!

By: Milehimama

Milehimama — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 12:30:00 +0000

We just started Baby X on solids a couple of weeks ago - he was 9 months old! But he just barely got teeth (4 in one week, whew!) and I tried to feed him applesauce and baby cereal at age 7 months and he wanted nothing to do with it.
Now he's ready and loves to feed himself. (Still wants nothing to do with Mama feeding HIM, though, LOL!)
Each of my children (Baby X is #7) followed a slightly different path. Watch YOUR baby for signs he is ready, and if he's not, don't worry that he's behind according to the "books".