Weaning early (under 4 months)

[sublime_ivy]

OMG, anyways my mom and nan both suggested to me to give my LO some baby rice or rusk and he isnt even 3 months!!! My mom has had 4 children and my nan 3. They have a lot more experience than me and it worked for them and I trust them. NO SPRING CHICKEN if I were you I would make sure one has had a good feed (bottle) then if he/she wants to eat the 'solid' then he/she most definately needs it. Not all babies are the same. Its not going to any harm so whats the BIG problem??? And quite frankly BOLLOCKS to anyone who wants to moan about it, if it keeps your baby full for longer and more content then your baby will be happier!

Amybumble I was just answering the bit above thats said "what's the big problem" I couldn't really care less when other people wean their babies, they aren't my kid. If people then feel bad for doing it then that is up to them, if they did their own research or were happy with their own decision then why care less anyway? I know chocolate isnt always good for me but I eat it anyway as it is my choice what I do with my body the same as it is up to anybody how they bring up their child.

I just wish people would stop getting so angry when another point of view to them is offered, it really isn't worth the stress. It's not like weaning "early" is going to kill anyone but it might be good for some people to know that it MAY not be good for every baby, hence why they are guidelines. For someone like me who has every allergy under the sun it has been invaluable as I now have a chance to maybe not have my child go through what I suffer every day and if it can work then why wouldn't i give it a chance. you don't have to follow the advice but someone else who might otherwise have been clueless may benefit from it.

 

[Rachiebaby24]

We weaned Maley at 11 weeks because we wanted to. She went up to 8oz bottles and was screaming for more straight afterwards. So we started on baby rice....she eats loads now and doesnt not like anything! She is a great weight and is tall! All babies are different and grow at different rates so some babies will want food earlier and some babies arent interested in food until later.

 

[Lucy_lu_84]

It's topics like this that put me off posting sometimes!
I agree that the OP just wanted to hear from mothers who had weaned early and wasn't asking if she should or not. But then i think she was a ltitle rude also

Why? why does it have to turn into a huge debate! *sighs and wanders off*

 

[angelstardust]

The boys were weaned at 16 weeks because back then (4 whole years) that's when you were told to wean. And it was only put upto 6 months to stop people weaning earlier than 4 months, grape vine news says the weaning age is set to fall again anyway to BETWEEN 4-6months. Personally I'm going on the basis that 'every child is different' and 'mum knows best', and will wean Amber when she is ready, not when someone says I should.

see here - https://ec.europa.eu/food/consultations/idace_3_en.pdf

Anyway, with the boys, I made up baby rice, purees etc and gave them as much as they wanted. When they started to spray it over my face it was usually time to stop. The first few weeks I offered a drink of milk first, the solids then the remainder of the milk. I also offered cooled boiled water once they were on solids as I felt they needed more fluid.

Personally I think you can over feed on some of the tins and jars, especially the high sugar ones, but not on the pure veg ones (homemade or ready made).

You will soon learn to trust your own instincts, and your lo wont be long in letting you know if your doing something wrong!

 

[Jkelmum]

*Sigh* Is this still going on imo the OP started the thread and knew by her attitude somebody would say it was wrong and may of been in mood for a argument yet OP is long gone not posted for ages and is probably just laughing at the fall out

 

[Mum2b_Claire]

Shall we agree to leave this one now girls? As Serina says, the OP is long gone, and everything that needs to have been said, seems to have been said.

 

[Lu28]

*Sigh* Is this still going on imo the OP started the thread and knew by her attitude somebody would say it was wrong and may of been in mood for a argument yet OP is long gone not posted for ages and is probably just laughing at the fall out

I haven't looked at this thread in a while and have to say I'm shocked at the abuse that has been hurled at mum2b_claire. I do think that serina is absolutely right. The OP openly admitted that she wrote her post waiting for someone to offer an opinion in the contrary. You might also notice from mum2b_claire's original post that she offered advice and only a tiny portion of that post was opinion. It was the OP herself who turned this into a massive issue, presumably because she was looking for the debate.

Fair enough, lets leave this as it is but it should be clear that it wasn't mum2b_claire who started the debate.

 

[polo_princess]

Why has this thread been turned into an early weaning debate? The OP didnt ask for views and opinions on whether it was right or wrong, she asked for advice from people who have weaned early on which course to run

I suggest that if you want to argue about when is right to wean, then take it somewhere else.

Threads ending like this put off a lot of people who do end up needing to wean early, from asking questions for fear of being jumped on ... think about that, how would you feel if you needed adivce but didnt dare to post and ask? Not very nice is it!!

Now lets just leave this be please ladies or it'll be locked

 

[nikkip19]

luca had horrible reflux... he started getting cereal in his bottles at 4 weeks. alot of cereal. per doctors orders. otherwise he wouldnt have kept anything down. he is absolutly perfect now.. almost 5 mths and over 18 pds. happy as can be. do what you need to do for YOUR baby.

 

[Mum2b_Claire]

Would it be a good idea if an admin locked this thread? No disrespect to anyone but I think this is just going to keep being dragged up otherwise....

 

[asacia]

Would it be a good idea if an admin locked this thread? No disrespect to anyone but I think this is just going to keep being dragged up otherwise....

I agree, probably a good idea to lock it

 

[Aidan's Mummy]

Agree claire
xx

 

[Chick21]

It wouldnt need to be locked if others didnt judge and just gave advice! there is no need for a debate if u havent got anything usefull to add dont bother....anyhoo
Nospringchick, sounds like you are doin a great job and your LO seems happy with your choice, i have just started weanning my LO and its all new ground, i started off with 1meal a day of baby rice and a week later i added porridge in the morning between breakfast and lunch then she has dinner at about half 4-5 between her next bottle feed..this is baby rice with some fruit or veg in it. im giving her 4spoons (before adding milk) each meal. This seems to be fine for her, As long as your LO is still takin the same amount of milk then it should be fine, if your LO drops a feed then lower then intake of solids till your LO is a bit older.

 

[asacia]

It wouldnt need to be locked if others didnt judge and just gave advice! there is no need for a debate if u havent got anything usefull to add dont bother....anyhoo
Nospringchick, sounds like you are doin a great job and your LO seems happy with your choice, i have just started weanning my LO and its all new ground, i started off with 1meal a day of baby rice and a week later i added porridge in the morning between breakfast and lunch then she has dinner at about half 4-5 between her next bottle feed..this is baby rice with some fruit or veg in it. im giving her 4spoons (before adding milk) each meal. This seems to be fine for her, As long as your LO is still takin the same amount of milk then it should be fine, if your LO drops a feed then lower then intake of solids till your LO is a bit older.

I think the problem comes from people having different opinions about what is advice, and what is judging. If I asked 'What bottle should I use' and recieved the answers 'This one', 'that one' and 'there are risks to all bottles, they are x,y and z' I would consider all of them helpful and giving advice, and not judgemental. There are often bits of information, risks and guidelines that people aren't aware about, and I don't think it is judgemental to share our experiences or knowledge. I know I'm not right about everything and I know I don't know anything, and am always glad to be told things I don't know. If someone is aware of this information, all that is needed is a 'thanks, I'm aware of that'.

 

[Chick21]

Erm not usefull the debate has ended so dont start it again...yeah?

 

[Mum2b_Claire]

the reason i said i thought the debate should be ended was that, if you read through, everything has been said, and also because the OP seems to have disappeared. on that basis i don't think any more useful posts could be made.

 

[asacia]

Erm not usefull the debate has ended so dont start it again...yeah?

Oh sorry about that, I was just responding to your post about it not needing locking I didn't mention anything about weaning, or comment on anyone's opinions or experiences, so didn't think I was continuing the debate on early weaning. I suppose I was continuing the debate about being judgemental, but I thought that was okay, as that was what you were doing. Sorry if I offended, didn't mean to

 

[HannahGraceee]

Why does this always happen

 

[asacia]

Why does this always happen

Because no-one listens to me!

I suppose it is just a sensitive subject. People post their opinions and information, and for whatever reason, it appears judgemental. People feel defensive and lash out, and the argument escalates.

I just try to share information on anything I have knowledge about, no judgements. I don't mind what people do with the information. Maybe everything I say sounds judgemental. I just want to help!

 

[polo_princess]

I thought this was going to die down by itself but we're just going around in circles here

The problem with this thread is that however well meaning, some of the advice that was given just wasnt needed. The OP had already started weaning and was asking for further advice, not asking if she should wean or reasons not to. This is where the thread failed and ended up turning into a debate.

If you cant contribute to the actual OP and answer their questions on weaning then could you contribute to one where you are knowledgable and your opinion is asked of.

I'm going to lock this one now, i think its run its course