I no this is a touchy subject so please no bashing or nasty comments, my daughter is 3 months old next week and she's taking 4oz bottles every 2 hours throughout the day and a total of 7oz through the night, she refuses to take anymore than that in one go or even after a short break so I was considering giving her a couple of spoonfuls of baby rice in the morning and at night when she's 15 weeks of she doesn't start taking more milk, what's everyone's opinion on this? Pic for attention because even though she's hard work I wouldn't have her any other way
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Really annoys me though as it shouldn't be a touchy subject. Each parent to their own! What's best for 1 baby isn't best for another and that's what people need to remember before giving shitty opinions, the person who knows their baby best is the mother and as nice as it is to get advice from other people everyone is different. Xx
@charlotteandharry, it's touchy just because there is so much different advice and opinions out there, on groups on fb iv seen some very very heated discussions on weaning unfortunately, think I will try a little baby rice in her bottle if this constant feeding persists, thankyou for the advice x
Why is it a touchy subject? You need to do what you think is best for your daughter and not live by everyone else's opinions. I give my little boy baby rice at 11 weeks and it was the best thing I could do for him xx
I'm all for supporting mummies and their choices but I'd just like to make sure you've spoken to your doctor/health visitor. There are many reasons to delay weaning till 6 months. Baby's guts can't yet support food before 17 weeks, it can cause many allergies and stomach problems later in life and the big ticker for me was that studies show a higher risk of obesity and diabetes in children weaned at 4 months compared to 6 months. Personally even I will be weaning a little early at 5 months most likely. However that's having spoken to my HV and seeing some major milestones my baby has reached, 1. He can sit up unsupported 2. Shows interest in food 3. Can confidently grab and hold food and importantly 4. He is no longer showing tongue thrust reflex. With this reflex still in place it's very easy for baby to choke. I understand a mother knows baby best that's why even I'm trying to reach the 6 month mark but struggling as I'm BF on demand and he's feeding now every 1 and 1/2 hours. However we need to also as mothers understand that scientific studies aren't done to mom bash and make us feel bad, rather for the benefit of our children and their health.
i started feeding my 1st son at this age i mashed up rusk and warm water really smooth gave him a few spoonfulls in morning to begin with for a few days then gave it him morning and evening... i know a lot of people who have put rusk in bottles but me personally wouldnt do it..xx
The rice is designed for first stages on weaning. You give the your little one whatever you like. It could be veg, porridge, rusks etc. At least it's smooth You do whatever you want Hun:) xxx
@lauren1996, aww okay thank you so much for the advice
I wouldn't just incase there's a few hard lumps you may of missed try the porridge, banana porridge my boy loves!! And he also like carrot purée! He don't like apple purée as it's too sharp for him! Will try him with Apple again soon thou aha @alexmcatamney, x
@lauren1996, do you think a rusk mushed down with her milk would be okay? X
I tried my boy at 11 weeks and he's fine!! You do what you gotta do I had a load of shit for it but I said look he's my son and I know he needs it and they all agree now which is funny aha @alexmcatamney, do what you feel is best, plus I wouldn't give rice, try the porridge! Xx
@abbiiqx, aww I'm so happy to no its not just me, honestly I'd try starting her now but my husbands quite apprehensive about it all but I go back to college the week after next so I need to do something to settle her a bit more x
I started my lo on baby rice and porridge from 12 weeks as I was in the same situation he only took 5 oz of milk no more and was still hungry. I say do what you feel is right for your baby ☺
The only thing I'd add is not all mothers know best. Some are uneducated or lack common sense (I don't mean that horribly) but I worked with a girl who didn't know simple daily tasks & needed a lot of guidance & support. Those kind of mothers rely heavily on these kinds of apps so I always say I think it's important to seek advice from at least one health professional, research weaning, then base your decision on the info you have. I weaned Morgan at 6months & Max at 4 & a half months so I also believe every baby is different. Also I'm not sure how save putting baby rice in their bottle is? Maybe in a bowl...