http://noobmommy.com/2008/10/feeding-101-from-baby-whisperer.html Tips and Quips from a Self-Proclaimed Noob Mom. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 03:58:47 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://noobmommy.com/2008/10/feeding-101-from-baby-whisperer.html/comment-page-1#comment-1780 Noob Mommy Fri, 01 Jul 2011 15:46:51 +0000 http://noobmommy.com/2008/10/feeding-101-from-the-baby-whisperer.html#comment-1780 Hollie- Thanks for commenting and I'm glad you've found my blog. Please subscribe for the latest updates! As far as solids go... it's a trial and error process that's for sure. On the one hand, you're trying to get the new routine adjusted. On the other, your little one will be experimenting with new foods approx 1 each week (maybe as she gets closer to the 6 month mark). By the way, just making sure you've got the go-ahead from your ped to start solids at 4 1/2? Usually peds like to recommend they wait till 6 months at least in case of allergies, etc. When you're feeding solids, I'd do that first then follow with milk so that she doesn't get sleepy right away. Also, the feeding process is messy and slow, so it does take patience and you may have to just go slowly and add a little more food every couple of days. Try and feed a bit, then give her milk soon after ... keep her awake if possible and then let her nap. Remember that solids at this early stage is just to get them used to trying solids, swallowing, playing with the textures. Primary nutrition will still be from milk. The one hour naps are really great! Most of us get stuck in the 45 minute naps. Be flexible and play around till you find a consistent routine that works for your little one. If she is a really impatient eater or gets hungry right after waking, then you can switch and do milk first ... just adjust the amount a little less so she'll still have room to try her solids! Good luck. Hollie- Thanks for commenting and I’m glad you’ve found my blog. Please subscribe for the latest updates! As far as solids go… it’s a trial and error process that’s for sure. On the one hand, you’re trying to get the new routine adjusted. On the other, your little one will be experimenting with new foods approx 1 each week (maybe as she gets closer to the 6 month mark). By the way, just making sure you’ve got the go-ahead from your ped to start solids at 4 1/2? Usually peds like to recommend they wait till 6 months at least in case of allergies, etc. When you’re feeding solids, I’d do that first then follow with milk so that she doesn’t get sleepy right away. Also, the feeding process is messy and slow, so it does take patience and you may have to just go slowly and add a little more food every couple of days. Try and feed a bit, then give her milk soon after … keep her awake if possible and then let her nap. Remember that solids at this early stage is just to get them used to trying solids, swallowing, playing with the textures. Primary nutrition will still be from milk. The one hour naps are really great! Most of us get stuck in the 45 minute naps. Be flexible and play around till you find a consistent routine that works for your little one. If she is a really impatient eater or gets hungry right after waking, then you can switch and do milk first … just adjust the amount a little less so she’ll still have room to try her solids! Good luck.

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