Weaning advice please?? Did I give too much? (Also in weaning/feeding)

scoobymum · Nov 6th, 2011, 12:23 PM

Hello,

My DS is 51/2 months and i started weaning him 2 days ago

On Friday I gave him a bit of mashed sweed, then yesterday i gave him a small pot of mashed butternut squash and a little pit of pear.

He ate it really well, obviously some of it came out of him mouth/ on the bib ect and he kept opening his mouth for more, but my friend said today that i should only have given him a few spoonfuls as too much would be bad for his little tummy!

Have I broken my baby??

I've read that food too early can cause digestive problems, but he is 51/2 months and HV agreed that he was showing signs of being ready, I'm worried that i gave him far too much

He has been fine all day, pooing as normal and happy.

Am i being ridiculous? It wouldn't be the first time...

Kelly81 · Nov 6th, 2011, 12:59 PM

I worry about the same thing but I think I've given birth to a hog

We also started around five and a half months, maybe slightly earlier and she was quickly onto three meals, I've been giving her home made meals (fruit & veg purées, plus cereal for breakfast so far) and was expecting her to only want a spoonful or two but I'd say she'll eat roughly the size of a small jar each meal, maybe slightly less. I think she could eat more though as she always seems upset when it's finished and I have to distract her with a toy. I know people say you can't overfeed a baby but I don't want to make her so full that she refuses milk (no danger of that so far either!)

She seems really happy though and isn't having any problems with her tummy, other than her nappy output is far more frequent

so I assume it's not doing her any harm.

Good luck with your LO, I reckon if he's happy enough to eat that much then it's fine to carry on

scoobymum · Nov 6th, 2011, 13:21 PM

Thank you, we must just have very hungry babies! x

patch2006uk · Nov 6th, 2011, 13:37 PM

Only concern is LO dropping bottles too quickly. Their main source of nutrition is milk, so you don't want to replace milk feeds just yet by filling their tummies with purée.

scoobymum · Nov 6th, 2011, 14:02 PM

Thanks, I'm still breast feeding and he is showing no signs of wanting to stop that!!
Have given him a little less food tonight, he seemed fine with it.
This motherhood is a tricky business!! x

aliss · Nov 6th, 2011, 14:06 PM

Weaning is pretty individual - mine wouldn't eat a bite until 9 months, yet yours wants a full pot. As long as he seems happy, satisfied, no tummy pains, and is keeping up with his breastfeeds, then just follow his lead. Have fun!

Nov 6th, 2011, 12:23 PM	#1
scoobymum Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 258	Weaning advice please?? Did I give too much? (Also in weaning/feeding) Hello, My DS is 51/2 months and i started weaning him 2 days ago On Friday I gave him a bit of mashed sweed, then yesterday i gave him a small pot of mashed butternut squash and a little pit of pear. He ate it really well, obviously some of it came out of him mouth/ on the bib ect and he kept opening his mouth for more, but my friend said today that i should only have given him a few spoonfuls as too much would be bad for his little tummy! Have I broken my baby?? I've read that food too early can cause digestive problems, but he is 51/2 months and HV agreed that he was showing signs of being ready, I'm worried that i gave him far too much He has been fine all day, pooing as normal and happy. Am i being ridiculous? It wouldn't be the first time...

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Nov 6th, 2011, 12:59 PM	#2
Kelly81 Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: London / Herts, UK Posts: 912	I worry about the same thing but I think I've given birth to a hog We also started around five and a half months, maybe slightly earlier and she was quickly onto three meals, I've been giving her home made meals (fruit & veg purées, plus cereal for breakfast so far) and was expecting her to only want a spoonful or two but I'd say she'll eat roughly the size of a small jar each meal, maybe slightly less. I think she could eat more though as she always seems upset when it's finished and I have to distract her with a toy. I know people say you can't overfeed a baby but I don't want to make her so full that she refuses milk (no danger of that so far either!) She seems really happy though and isn't having any problems with her tummy, other than her nappy output is far more frequent so I assume it's not doing her any harm. Good luck with your LO, I reckon if he's happy enough to eat that much then it's fine to carry on

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Nov 6th, 2011, 13:21 PM	#3
scoobymum Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 258	Thank you, we must just have very hungry babies! x

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patch2006uk Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: West Mids, UK Posts: 5,277	Only concern is LO dropping bottles too quickly. Their main source of nutrition is milk, so you don't want to replace milk feeds just yet by filling their tummies with purée.

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scoobymum Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 258	Thanks, I'm still breast feeding and he is showing no signs of wanting to stop that!! Have given him a little less food tonight, he seemed fine with it. This motherhood is a tricky business!! x

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aliss AutoSignup (SAAB) BnB Spammer Elite Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Québec Posts: 24,758	Weaning is pretty individual - mine wouldn't eat a bite until 9 months, yet yours wants a full pot. As long as he seems happy, satisfied, no tummy pains, and is keeping up with his breastfeeds, then just follow his lead. Have fun!

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