I have been eying the stuff Mommy and Daddy stick in their mouths and swallow for quite some time. The day finally arrived that I was allowed to partake myself, but to my dismay it was not the food that Mommy and Daddy had upon their plates. It was instead a glue-like substance called rice cereal. It was new, so I must admit I was interested at first. I ate it. The texture was different than anything I'd ever experienced. But, eating glue day after day with no variation gets old. Apparently, my gag reflex thought so too, because the last couple of times Mom and Dad have fed me, I've promptly gagged. Last week, Mom decided she'd try something new: oatmeal. She held it up on the spoon, I turned away...no more gluey muck...please give me real food. She managed to bring it just in front of my lips under my nose. I opened my mouth, but only to gag. I didn't even taste the stuff, but something inside said, "No." Mom and Dad have decided to give me a break for a little while...I think they're hoping that I'll forget or that my gag reflex will forget. Mommy says that my pediatrician told her to feed me cereals for 4-6 weeks before introducing any other foods. That's why I decided to post. My Mommy wants to do what the doctor says, but if she hears that there is another way from others, just maybe she'll try something else. If you know anything about starting babies on solid foods, could you, would you comment and tell my Mommy what she can do to overcome my gag reflex and bring back the joy of solid food? Thank you for listening. I look forward to the quick resolution of this very sensitive matter. --Sweet Baby James
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With my kids, at first I made the rice cereal so runny that it probably didn't taste much different from what they were used to. Slowly I made it thicker, and I know I added applesauce or fruit to it before the 4-6 weeks were up. Everyone likes a little variety, even Mom.
Ah man, that's rough. I won't eat that gooey muck either! Good luck!
Sorry James! No comments, but I'm sure Grace will be excited to learn from your experience. You sure are getting big and handsome though!
Our trick was to recline Brooke in her bouncer. That way the food just slid right down. We also started off with really small amounts, like maybe a tablespoon or two. It took her forever to eat just that much. Then one day, magic! She just knew what to do and was much more efficient at eating.
Don't worry. It takes a long time before babies are very good at eating solids. He's getting what he needs through your breast milk or formula, so the solids are mostly for practice at this stage. I wouldn't stress.
Also, I didn't wait 4-6 weeks before introducing other foods. I just waited until she had caught on to swallowing a thicker consistency and then started fruits and veggies.
Good luck!
I've never heard that 4-6 week rule. I think we did rice cereal for a week, then we added something else...probably bananas or applesauce. After that, I waited at least 3-4 days before adding something new (at first, I think I waited a good week, but as he started to get more foods in his repertoire, I didn't worry as much). If he hasn't had a reaction to rice, I think you're totally fine to add some source of flavor!
Wow...this is great. These comments are sure to help Mommy. Thank you everyone. More comments are of course welcome, but this will be a wonderful start. I just know that this will motivate Mommy to give me something tasty. Thank you. Thank you.
Yes James please tell your Mommy to add some flavor to the glue, and I think you will get over that gag reflex thing about the time you hit school, just in time to appreciate the taste of paste and glue.
I think you may have to try mixing just a little bit of applesauce or peaches in to help, who knows! Each baby is so different with all their cute little quirks!
Daniel loves his oatmeal and rice! he also loves to throw it up when he eats it too fast. at least when he gets to eating real people food, you can get back to real people food! viva la fromage!
BTW- we would love to have you over for dinner when you're here for Christmas break. Let me know if that will work for you. I'm due on January 20th, another c-section for safety :)
In response to your "invitation" to return to the fold, I quote (sort of) "Oh ye of little faith, how many miracles must ye be shown before you believe?"
And on an unrelated note (kind of), don't you just love Max Hall? He's great.
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