Baby Food

Question: How to schedule my baby meals?

(Posted by: Lita on 2008-01-27 17:35:49)

He is almost 6 months, and I want to begin with the yellow/ orange foods, but I want to know when to feed him, what quantity he should eat, how amny times, etc.. Also, If a I prepare home made food, should I add some salt or any flavor, specially if it containe meat? I will appreciate your answers.

Posted by: The One That Got Away on 2008-01-27, 17:41:52

Make sure you get some veggies in there, or you'll NEVER be able to get him to eat them. They usually LOVE green beans = ) At that age, twice a day is usually pretty standard. They're REALLY soupy, so with a little time, mix some rice cereal in with it to beef it up a bit. NO salt. It really isn't necessary at this point. A lot of babies don't like meat for a while, so don't be surprised if he rejects it. A fed breakfast and dinner... it depends on your baby's sleeping schedule. When he gets a little older, you can give him three meals a day. And, once he starts walking, he will probably need a snack or two in-between. And, don't make a fuss out of getting him to eat. If you keep on and on, trying to give him a bite when he REALLY doesn't want one, it can cause problems every time you sit him down for a meal. He will eat if he is hungry...

Posted by: luckyluiz2004 on 2008-01-27, 17:38:07

I didnt want my children so i didnt feed em and now they aernt a problem

Posted by: ahepburn10@verizon.net on 2008-01-27, 17:38:55

It's simple. Get a calender or a chart.

Posted by: ratrafhcd on 2008-01-27, 17:40:24

I try to feed 'solids' to my son at the same times I eat my normal meals. Any other time of the day, I feed him formula. You shouldn't need to flavor any food that you prepare. Baby usually doesn't care. With amount, it varies greatly from baby to baby. He will make it clear when he's had enough.

Posted by: Jillian on 2008-01-27, 17:40:33

Start with one meal a day- i started with supper time and we all ate together- he will let you know when hes full- you shouldnt put salt into anything for baby because too much sodium isnt good a tall. you should wait at least 3 days before each new food so you know which one hes allergic too if he is

Posted by: lynz on 2008-01-27, 17:40:41

You should just feed when he is hungry

Posted by: Proud Mommy on 2008-01-27, 17:42:04

Stick with the same food for 2-3 days (in case of allergy, you can decifer which food is the cause), It is recommended to start earlier in the day, that way if it upsets his belly, it will hopefully pass by bed time. If you prepare your own food, add NO seasoning whatsoever, Especially no salt. Good Luck and Happy Feeding!

Posted by: Jane on 2008-01-27, 17:46:24

Start with one food at a time. Won't know that he's being "cheated " of variety and it will help identify allergies. Try it around dinner time to start, he won't need three meals a day. A tablespoon or so is sufficient to start. If you make food at home puree it with a little formula or breastmilk and there is no need to add salt or any other additive. He won't know the difference. Try the first food for several days, then switch to another. After you've given him each food alone for several days, and he's had no allergic reactions to either you can give them both at the same time, but when adding another food to baby's diet watch for any new reactions.

Posted by: humphrey on 2008-01-27, 17:48:38

The only part I can help you with is that he shouldn't have any spices. I think they're okay after one year, but don't quote me on that.

Posted by: thisaintall07 on 2008-01-27, 17:49:03

We always gave our babies some cereal w/ some fruit in the a.m. about an hour after they had their first bottle in the morning. At around lunch time we gave them a veg. like squash or carrots. In the evening we would give them a veg and a little fruit. When we started out we stuck to the same fruit for about a week, same with the veg. because we wanted to watch for allergies. You want to make sure he is still getting enough formula or milk, don't replace that with food. I made homemade baby food with my first child using a food processor. You should NOT add salt. After he is a little older ( After at least a year old)you can add some herbs or spices but he is too young right now. Use plenty of broth from the meat that you boil for him. You can freeze it too for future use. He doesn't really care about food right now so you can go slow when introducing new ones and remember his tummy is not like ours so take your time to see how he reacts to each new food. It is so much fun when a baby starts eating solid food!! They are just so curious and cute!