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How do we get started with solids? • KellyMom.com
- Watch your baby, not the calendar!
- Should solids replace breastmilk?
- How often and how much?
- Should I offer solids before or after nursing?
- What if my baby refuses all or most solids?
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Watch your baby, not the calendar!
If baby refuses solids, try again later (maybe a week or two), and maybe with a different food. Some babies may refuse solids until 8-9 months or even longer.
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Should solids replace breastmilk?
No. Solids during the first year are only meant to complement breastmilk, not take precedence over it or replace any breastfeedings. It is more of a way to add textures to the baby’s diet, to allow the baby new experiences, and to help her develop hand/eye coordination through finger feeding. Your baby should still be allowed to nurse on demand, as your milk should be her primary source of nutrition until closer to the end of the first year. Continuing to allow on-demand feedings also better ensures your milk supply.
How often and how much?
Introduce your baby gradually to solid foods. Once she accepts them (it might take some time), continue breastfeeding as often as before and add solids as your baby’s appetite increases. A few bites once a day is enough in the beginning, but gradually increase. Following are some general guidelines – if baby starts solids later than six months, then proceed in a similar manner, at baby’s pace.
| Solids | Liquids | |
| 0 – 4 months | Breastmilk only | Breastmilk only |
| 4 – 6 months | Breastmilk onlySee also: What if my 4-5 month old seems developmentally ready for solids? | Continue nursing on cue. When your 4 – 6 month old baby is learning to use a cup, giving him a few sips of expressed breastmilk or water (no more than 2 ounces per 24 hours) a couple of times a day is fine and fun. |
| 6 – 7 months | Offer solids once a day, at most. Many start out offering solids every few days or even less often. | Continue nursing on cue. Solid foods should not replace nursing sessions unless you’re actively weaning.Limit water to SIPS from a cup with meals. Juice is not necessary for baby’s nutrition. If you offer juice, limit to sips from a cup with meals and introduce it gradually just like any other new food. It’s best to dilute juice with water and limit total juice intake to no more than 3-4 ounces a day. |
| 7 – 9 months | Watch baby’s cues – this is particularly easy if baby nurses beforehand and most/all of the solids are offered to baby to self-feed. Increase solids gradually if baby is interested, with a maximum of 2 meals per day. | |
| 9 – 12 months | Watch baby’s cues – this is particularly easy if baby nurses beforehand and most/all of the solids are offered to baby to self-feed. Increase solids gradually if baby is interested. Aim for baby getting no more than 25% of her calories from solids by the age of 12 months (some babies eat less than this at 12 months and that’s also normal). |
If your baby is younger than a year (and you are not weaning), make sure that you always nurse before offering solids. Babies who start solids early, and babies who eat a lot of solids tend to wean earlier.
It often works well to offer the solids about an hour after you nurse. If nursing has come before the solids you can continue feeding your baby the solids until she shows signs of fullness; i.e. turning her head, closing her mouth, batting at the spoon, wanting down, spitting the food out, etc.
(trying to feed past this point is overfeeding). Most babies will balance their milk intake with their solid food intake well if you feed in this way.
For babies older than a year, see Nutrition for Nursing Toddlers.
There is no exact science to introducing solids. Just do your best to follow your baby’s cues about when to increase the amount of solids, and take care to ensure that breastmilk remains baby’s primary source of nutrition for the first year.
Should I offer solids before or after nursing?
What we’re aiming for during the first year is to have solids complementing breastmilk, not replacing it. This means that when solids are introduced the breastfeeding pattern is not interrupted at all, but baby is fed solids in slowly increasing amounts as his appetite increases. Baby will be getting about the same amount of breastmilk as he gets older, with increasing amounts of solids on top of that.
I think the main point in the matter is maintaining breastmilk as baby’s main source of nutrition throughout the first year.
This is important both to baby’s good nutrition and good health. The nutrients in breastmilk are particularly important for growth and development during baby’s first year. In addition, some (but certainly not all) of the health benefits of breastfeeding are directly related to the degree of exclusivity of breastfeeding (the greater the percentage of baby’s diet made up of breastmilk, the greater the health benefit).
Nursing before (rather than after) the solids is a good way to help keep the transition to solids proceeding slowly so that mom’s milk supply is maintained and baby gets the breastmilk that he needs.
See also Sustained Breastfeeding, Complementation and Care by Ted Greiner, Ph.D.
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Giving baby solids first (depending upon how often, how much, etc.) could start you down this road.What if my baby refuses all or most solids?
A lot of babies are slow to take to solids. It’s not uncommon for some babies to take several months once solids have been introduced before they really take to them well.
Babies who are slow to teethe and babies who have food sensitivities are often the ones who are slower to begin eating solids. This “slowness” may be their bodies’ way of protecting them until the digestive system is more ready to accept new foods.
Rest assured that as long as your baby is continuing to gain weight and grow as she should, your milk is meeting her needs well. Solids during the first year should only *complement* your milk anyway. Your milk should still be the primary source of nutrition for most of the first year.
All you need to do is to continue to *offer* foods. Don’t worry if she’s not interested or takes very small amounts. Your only true responsibility is what you offer and when you offer it, not whether or not baby eats it. That has to be up to her. Trying to force, coax, cajole, etc. her into eating is never recommended.
Some babies prefer to eat foods that they can pick up and feed themselves, rather than foods that must be spooned to them. A lot of babies, also, would rather have food right off the table than the blander-tasting baby foods.
Try offering your baby a variety of finger foods (see below) during family mealtime.
You may also find that it’s helpful to make finger foods readily available throughout the day, so that baby can “graze” often. Some parents keep a variety of foods out in an ice cube or muffin tray. Small children often need to take in several smaller snacks throughout the day rather than eating 3 large meals.
It’s best to follow your baby’s cues to determine how much and how often she wants to eat solid foods.
See also:
Guidelines for implementing a baby-led approach to the introduction of solid foods
from the UNICEF UK Baby Friendly Initiative (abstract)
Guidelines for implementing a baby-led approach to the introduction of solid foods by Gill Rapley, adapted by Stefan Kleintjes
Nutrition for Breastfeeding Toddlers • KellyMom.com
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It seems that all the the information I see regarding toddler nutrition assumes that your toddler is no longer breastfeeding and is eating mainly solids.
As a result, many moms of breastfeeding toddlers (particularly those who are eating few solids) have lots of questions about how to adapt this information to their particular child.
- Introduction
- Cow’s milk?
- How much should my toddler be eating?
- Average toddler growth
- Feeding suggestions for toddlers
- Additional information
Your child can continue breastfeeding just as often during the second year, but offer solid foods a few times a day. After 12 months, you can begin offering the solids BEFORE baby nurses, if you wish, instead of after. Your milk is still an important part of baby’s diet and will offer him many benefits (nutritionally, immunilogically and emotionally). There is not any particular “recommended number of times per day” that a toddler should be nursing. Some are only nursing once or twice a day, while others continue to enjoy lots of time at their mother’s breast. As baby slowly moves into eating more solids, your milk will fill any nutritional gaps nicely.
Once you do start to breastfeed less often, remember that you must make a greater effort to ensure that your child eats several meals of nutritious food each day.
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Many nursing moms are told that they must introduce cow’s milk at a year. Your nursing toddler is already getting the best milk he can get – mother’s milk! Breastmilk has a higher fat content than whole cow’s milk (needed for baby’s brain growth), and all the nutrients of human milk are significantly more bioavailable than those of cow’s milk because it is species specific (not to mention all the components of mother’s milk that are not present in cow’s milk).
There is no need to add cow’s milk to your toddler’s diet (or the equivalent nutrients from other milks or foods) as long as your baby is nursing at least 3-4 times per day.
Cow’s milk is really just a convenient source of calcium, protein, fats, vitamin D, etc. – it’s not required. There are many people in many parts of the world who do not drink milk and still manage to get all the calcium, protein, fats, vitamin D, etc. that they need.
- Good non-dairy sources of protein include meats, fish, peas & beans (chick peas, lentils, baked beans, etc.), tofu and other soy products, boiled eggs, peanut and other nut butters (if your child is not allergic).
- Good non-dairy sources of fats include soy and safflower oils, flax seed and flax seed oil, walnuts, fish and fish oils, avocado. Adding fats to cooking and baking can work well, for example, stir fry in safflower oil or make mini-muffins with soy or rice milk, oil or butter, and eggs.
- Calcium may be derived from many nondairy sources.
- Vitamin D can be supplied by sunlight exposure and food sources.
- If your child is not nursing regularly and is not allergic to cow’s milk products, but simply doesn’t like cow’s milk, you can incorporate milk into your child’s diet in other ways.
Many children like cheese, whole-fat yogurt or ice cream. You can also put milk into various food products: pancakes, waffles, muffins, French toast, scrambled eggs, mashed potatoes, and baked goods. - Some moms wish to offer cow’s milk to their toddler, but baby doesn’t like it. Over the age of 12 months, milk becomes a more minor part of a child’s diet. It is sometimes helpful to mix increasing amounts of cow’s milk with your expressed milk to help baby get used to the taste. Many dietitians see nothing wrong with adding some flavor (such as strawberry or chocolate) to cow’s milk.
Pediatricians now recommend that any cow’s milk be whole milk from a cup after the first year and until the child is at least 2 years of age. This ensures that your child receives enough fat, which is essential to proper brain development. After the age of two, if growth is good, you can switch to low-fat or nonfat milk. Note: If your child is nursing, then remember that mom’s milk is “whole” milk – the more breastmilk your child gets, the less need to worry about your child getting additional fat from whole milk or other sources.
It’s best to limit the amount of cow’s milk that your child receives to 2-3 cups (16-24 ounces) per day, since too much cow’s milk in a child’s diet can put him at risk for iron-deficiency anemia (because cow’s milk can interfere with the absorption of iron) and may decrease the child’s desire for other foods.
How much should my toddler be eating?Between ages one and five, a child’s growth is in a decelerated stage; that is, they have slowed down in growth. Since growth slows down, their need for calories subsequently decreases, which in turn leads to a smaller quantity of food ingested per day. Added to the decelerated growth is a burgeoning independence which limits the variety of foods your child is willing to eat (“finicky eater”). Rest assured that toddlers do not need as much food as you might expect because of this slowing down of the growth rate. Three small meals and two snacks a day (and some will eat a good bit less) will probably be enough to fuel even the most active toddler.
Please realize, too, that finicky eaters are the rule rather than the exception.
Some toddlers are eating very few solids, or even no solids, at 12 months. This is not unusual and really depends on your child – there is quite a big variation. We like to see breastmilk making up the majority (around 75%) of baby’s diet at 12 months. Some babies will be taking more solids by 12 months, but others will still be exclusively or almost-exclusively breastfed at this point. It is normal for baby to keep breastmilk as the primary part of his diet up until 18 months or even longer. An example of a nice gradual increase in solids would be 25% solids at 12 months, 50% solids at 18 months, and 80% solids at 24 months.
Some children take a little longer to begin taking solids well. Some of them have food sensitivities and this may be their body’s way of protecting them until their digestive system can handle more. Others are late teethers or have a lot of difficulty with teething pain. At this point there is NOTHING that your milk lacks that your child needs, with the possible exception of enough iron.
As long as his iron levels are within acceptable levels and when he does eat you are offering him foods naturally rich in iron, then you have plenty of time before you need to worry about the amount of solids he’s getting.
All you need to do is to continue to offer foods. Don’t worry if he’s not interested or takes very small amounts. Your only true responsibility is what you offer, when you offer it and how you offer it, not whether or not he eats it. That has to be up to him. Trying to force, coax, or cajole your child into eating is never recommended. Continue to nurse on demand, day and night, and trust your child to increase the solids when he’s ready. As baby slowly moves into eating more solids, your milk will fill any nutritional gaps nicely.
Average toddler growthsee Average Toddler Growth
Finger foods are always great for toddlers, and your toddler will also begin to learn how to feed himself with a spoon and fork.
Many babies prefer to eat foods which they can pick up and feed themselves, rather than foods that must be spooned to them. A lot of babies would rather have food right off the table than the blander-tasting baby foods.
After the age of twelve months, continue to be on the lookout for any allergic reactions to new foods and keep in mind that the choking hazard is still very real. Supervise your toddler’s meals in case of choking, and continue to avoid foods such as popcorn, hard candies, hot dogs, jelly beans, chunks of carrots, grapes, raisins, and nuts. Cut or finely chop such foods, or simply wait until your baby gets older.
Toddlers should be offered a variety of foods. They can eat the same things as the rest of the family. Foods rich in protein, calcium, and iron, along with fruits and vegetables, breads, etc. should be made available on a routine basis. Serve the most healthful foods possible, but don’t expect your toddler to eat a big meal at each sitting. Most children, when offered nutritious meals and snacks and allowed to eat what they wish, will meet their nutritional requirements over several days or even a week.
Don’t let your child fill up on empty-calorie snacks, but don’t force him to eat when he doesn’t want to.
Many toddlers eat better when they have food available throughout the day, rather than just at a few set times (see grazing). Simply offer your toddler nutrient-dense snacks throughout the day (cut-up vegetables, bite-sized pieces of fruit, hard-boiled-egg slices, yogurt, whole wheat breads and cereals, cheeses) and let him eat what he wants. Some parents have had good luck with Dr. William Sears’ suggestion of a “nibble tray,” where you fill a tray (like an ice cube tray, muffin tin, etc.) with several types of healthy foods and leave it out for your toddler to nibble on throughout the day.
Check out the current USDA daily food guide for preschoolers (ages 2-6).
Additional informationFeeding the Picky Eater by William Sears, MD
Is your child getting enough to eat? How to tell by William Sears, MD
Calorie Boosters for Kids by Kelly Vieira, MS, RD
Daily Food Guide for Preschoolers from the US Department of Agriculture
Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) and Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA) from the USDA Food & Nutrition Center
Latham MC.
Human nutrition in the developing world, (FAO Food and Nutrition Series No. 29). Rome: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, 1997.
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Calcium and nursing toddlers by William Sears, MD
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The ideal baby food up to 6 months is breast milk, but if it is not possible to feed the baby with mother's milk, then mixtures that are sold in stores come to the rescue. When choosing a ready-made mixture, follow the rule: the closer the mixture is to breast milk in composition, the better.
All formulas are thoroughly tested before entering the store, so they are all safe, which cannot be said about homemade food. But their price may differ, depending on how high-quality and modern the mixture is.
More modern formulas usually contain ingredients that have only recently been scientifically proven to be useful (eg, lutein). But this does not mean that traditional mixtures that do not contain this substance should be abandoned.
From 6-7 months, the baby begins to receive complementary foods, and by 8-9 months the proportion of mixtures in the child's diet is reduced to 50%, and the rest falls on fruit and vegetable puree, dairy-free cereals from ground cereals that do not contain gluten.
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Children under 1 year of age should not drink tea. It is better to boil baby water before drinking.
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Sugar and salt are generally recommended to be excluded from the baby's menu until at least 3 years old. Caution should be given to the child honey - it can cause allergies.
Do not allow children to eat foods intended for adults. Sausages and sausages are not baby food. They may contain phosphates, preservatives, and too much salt and sugar, which is harmful to the baby.
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9 Tips for Building a Cache of Breast Milk
When you were a kid, you loved showing off your collection of Lisa Frank stickers to your friends.
When you were a teenager, you probably had a museum-worthy display of MAC lipstick. But now you're a mom, and you're ready to open your freezer and reveal a plentiful chest of breast milk while whispering something like, "My precious." If you think breastfeeding without trying to pump extra milk is hard enough, I get it, but you just need a few tips to create a chest milk cache you can be proud of.
Because as crazy as it sounds, there's something very inspiring about seeing a freezer full of milk you've pumped up for your baby. Partly because, hey, your body is amazing, and seeing the fruits of its labor only confirms it. But also because pumping and breastfeeding is hard work. Knowing that you're taking the extra steps to create a breast milk freezer stash should encourage you to pat yourself on the back and take the journey alone.
But the refrigerator also has great advantages. You can pump freeze milk for future baby food (add breast milk instead of water to fruits or vegetables in a purée blender), for business trips, for the days you pumped up two day care bottles and then they spilled all over the place.
to you. and for other emergencies. It can relieve stress if you know you have milk ready if your baby needs it, so try these nine tips for making a breast milk freezer stash you're proud of.
1. Pump first thing in the morning
When you prepare milk, you can pump it whenever it suits you so that your body gets more milk. But, according to Lancino, many moms prefer to pump first thing in the morning, as their body is rested and has the opportunity to produce a lot of milk. Some mothers prefer to feed their baby first, and then pump, others - and then feed the baby. (Don't worry, your milk doesn't "dry up"—your baby will have plenty to eat if you pump him first.) Do what works for you, but try to fit into a pumping session soon after you wake up.
2. Store milk in small quantities
It is tempting, especially if you have a good pumping capacity, to store 5 or 6 ounce breast milk in one bag, but try to keep it small.
Medela notes that small amounts of breast milk thaw faster than large amounts, and also prevents you from wasting it if your baby doesn't finish the thawed milk or sits too long.
3. Be kind to yourself
Building a refrigerator with breast milk in the refrigerator is a good thing, but it's not the end of the world if you can't achieve it. If you're too busy to download one day, you'll be fine. If you can only get one or two ounces of breast milk, just remember that your pump is nowhere near as efficient as your baby at pumping milk out of your breast. Be kind to yourself and relax. It is absolutely not necessary to focus on a cache with a freezer.
4. Don't overdo it
I know you want a great freezer, but don't overdo it. If you want to pump more during the day, that's fine, but pumping too much can lead to overfilling, which can put you at risk for clogged ducts and mastitis.
5. Don't rely on your freezer stash
If you rely on your freezer stash, don't.
Your breast milk, even frozen, has an expiration date and can't be used after about six months. You also don't need to use it in place of a feeding or pumping session. For emergencies? Of course. For example, when pumped milk is left at work while you pack your baby for day care. But if you add frozen milk, you must make up for that feeding with a pump or your supplies will decrease.
6. Store them by date
You must use the oldest milk in your stash first, so store it by date and the most recent milk is at the end of the queue.
7. Get plenty of rest
According to KellyMom, getting enough rest is an essential part of maintaining healthy milk. Don't wake up twice a night to pump so you can create a stash, especially if your baby is a good sleeper. Sleep when you can to maintain milk production.
8. Continue with your regular pumping schedule
Just because you're pumping extra fridge food doesn't mean you can skip pumping during the work day.
