https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Tue, 05 May 2026 16:39:49 +0000 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 08:42:54 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=23673 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23673&PID=585393&title=when-to-start-solids#585393 Author: Zebra7
Subject: 23673
Posted: 13 January 2009 at 8:42am

Thanks ladies. I have to admit i'm nervous about starting too early. I think i'll hold out as long as possible ... at least until she's over the 5 month mark ]]> Tue, 13 Jan 2009 08:42:54 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23673&PID=585393&title=when-to-start-solids#585393 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23673&PID=584963&title=when-to-start-solids#584963 Author: FreeSpirit
Subject: 23673
Posted: 12 January 2009 at 5:47pm

Wait as long as you can, if you do decide to start early stick with the very simple foods to avoid allergies - farex made with EBM, pumpkin and kumara are a nice safe vegetables that you can cook at home - my plunket nurse recommended them as low allergy (Nurse took pity on my boobs as dear daughter was still feeding 8-11 times a day at 5months). My girl's on solids now, but avoidng a list as long as my arm to avoid allergies.]]> Mon, 12 Jan 2009 17:47:29 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23673&PID=584963&title=when-to-start-solids#584963 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23673&PID=584946&title=when-to-start-solids#584946 Author: Maya
Subject: 23673
Posted: 12 January 2009 at 5:28pm

I'd probably say wait a little too. In saying that tho, my first three were all on solids before 5 mths. Lil miss we waited till she was a few days short of 6 mths. Their digestive systems are more mature by that stage. I thought the older three were hungry and showing signs of being ready but in hindsight I could probably have fed them thru it for a few more weeks.]]> Mon, 12 Jan 2009 17:28:27 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23673&PID=584946&title=when-to-start-solids#584946 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23673&PID=584889&title=when-to-start-solids#584889 Author: .Mel
Subject: 23673
Posted: 12 January 2009 at 4:23pm

Personally I'd wait a couple more months. But it's entirely your decision.

Have you tried her with water in a sippy cup or bottle? If she has her fist in her mouth it could be that her teeth are moving around in her gums.
If she isn't wanting that afternoon feed, maybe try the water.

]]> Mon, 12 Jan 2009 16:23:13 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23673&PID=584889&title=when-to-start-solids#584889 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23673&PID=584873&title=when-to-start-solids#584873 Author: fire_engine
Subject: 23673
Posted: 12 January 2009 at 4:04pm

I started at 5months, mostly cos Daniel had weight issues and we needed to bulk him up a bit. He's had no difficulties taking them, but he's been on oral meds since he was 3 months, so is used to things going in his mouth. Now there's no stopping him!!]]> Mon, 12 Jan 2009 16:04:21 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23673&PID=584873&title=when-to-start-solids#584873 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23673&PID=584829&title=when-to-start-solids#584829 Author: Zebra7
Subject: 23673
Posted: 12 January 2009 at 3:21pm

Hi Everyone

Just wanting to hear everyone's experiences and opinions on starting solids ... even though i'm sure it's all be discussed before!

Amy has always been a pain in the butt to breastfeed but over the last week things have turned another corner and we now have the odd afternoon where she'll refuse to even try to feed ... usually I can't get her off me ... and will scream and cry and be beside herself.

So i'm wondering if it would be the right time to offer some solid food at her late morning feed? She's not 5 months yet but can hold her head up and sit well (assisted) and has definitely started showing an interest in what i'm eating.

She's also constantly got a fist stuffed in her mouth, although i'm not sure whether this is hunger, teething or just because she can! ]]> Mon, 12 Jan 2009 15:21:40 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23673&PID=584829&title=when-to-start-solids#584829