Questions on foods - Infant Care (up to 18 months old) Message Board

Sherri-Lynne · 01-24-2008, 07:30 PM

Hi everyone
Well my little man is 5 1/2 months old. He is breastfed. I introduced oatmeal a couple weeks ago. He usually gobbles it up (with the exception of a couple of days when he was sick) I was going to introduce peas now. How much do you give them when starting out? I still give the oatmeal then right? I give him his oatmeal at night cause that is when my supply is lower. So I would give him the peas for lunch wouldn't I, then oatmeal at night? Thanks everyone Sherri

LauraLu · 01-24-2008, 08:18 PM

Sherri-Lynne ~ I think that sounds about right. You may want to try one of the sweeter veggies first though, like sweet potatoes or squash. He may like that a little better. The earlier in the day you introduce it, the more time you have to watch for any kind of allergic reaction.
Other than that, sounds pretty good to me. I think the whole solids food business intimidates people - SELF included!!! LOL. My little girl was born 7/31 last year, so she's almost 6 months. I STILL need to get on the ball with all this food stuff. Just seems like there's so much to learn! So far she's just doing oatmeal in the AM and PM...lazy lazy mommy. Good luck to you! Let us know how he likes it!

baj406 · 01-25-2008, 08:59 AM

It sounds like a good plan to me. Just a note though, the Gerber peas are NASTY, so even though they're a little more, you might invest in Earth's Best first peas. I don't like canned vegetables at all, and I actually like their peas, and all their foods for that matter. DS absolutely LOVES them and gobbles them down. He's 7 months and we just introduced peas a little over a week ago, b/c I was worried about allergies and, well I can't believe I waited so long looking at how much he likes them, LOL.

Sherri-Lynne · 01-25-2008, 09:06 AM

Thanks guys.
I have to wait to give him the peas for a little bit as he has a cold and is really stuffed up. I want him to feel better before I start something new.
I am going to give him all organic food. It is the same price as the other jarred food so I figured that would be better for him instead. Also one more qestion. Do you burb them after they eat solid foods? Thanks everyone Sherri

baj406 · 01-25-2008, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Sherri-Lynne

Thanks guys.
I have to wait to give him the peas for a little bit as he has a cold and is really stuffed up. I want him to feel better before I start something new.
I am going to give him all organic food. It is the same price as the other jarred food so I figured that would be better for him instead. Also one more qestion. Do you burb them after they eat solid foods? Thanks everyone Sherri

We use all organic too, LOL! That's why I mentioned Earth's Best, we LOVE it. I don't burp DS anymore, ever. If he needs to burp he's able to get it out on his own, but he's over 7 months old too.