Little Man Starts Solids
My youngest is now 6 months old this week. Our previous pediatrician had told me at 4 months to start him on solids – veggies, meats, fruit, and fruit juices. I ignored this advice because well like I said he is our “previous pediatrician” . I did give littlest man rice cereal for the last 6 weeks. Yesterday, I decided to introduce sweet potatoes to the mix. He took to them right away.
These are some guideline for introducing solids to infants:
(This advise is for starting at 6-7 months)
4-5 feedings of breast milk or formula (24-32 ounces)
4 or more tablespoons of cereal each day
Now start to give well-cooked, strained, or mashed vegetables or commercially prepared baby foods. Start with one tablespoon of a mild tasting vegetable, such as green beans, peas, squash or carrots and gradually increase to 4-5 tablespoons one or two times each day.
Introduce fruits about a month after gradually increase to 4-5 tablespoons one or two times each day.
Begin to offer 2-4 ounces of 100% fruit juices. Start by mixing one part juice with two parts of water and offer it in a cup.
Obviously consult with your pediatrician for what is best for your kidlet!