LO not enjoying solids- tips and tricks??

Question

We just started our LO on solids last week. She will be 6 months next weekend. We tried some sweet potatoe purée first (I mixed it with breast milk so it was really watery) and she was not a fan at all. We have since tried carrots, pears and butternut squash as well as oatmeal cereal and she hates all of it.

Was anyone else's baby like this when they first started solids? Any tips to introduce them to her in a better way? I thought feeding solids her would be a fun experience but honestly it's been pretty frustrating so far. She is EBF as well. Thanks!

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I am not sure how you are preparing it but roast the veges first and then puree.  When I roast I put a little bit of olive oil.

Also try with the sweeter fruits and veggies... like butternut squash and carrots.

Keep at it... at first they barely eat any but will improve over time.

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Ive noticed that my daughter does not like the stage one watery food she likes it a little bit thicker and now I give her 2nd and 3rd stage and she loves it now will be 7 months 12/5

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My baby is the same. Doesn't matter what it is she hates it and gives me a glare when we try and feed her! Ha.

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My little one only likes her food thick so I mix baby oatmeal in it.

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I wonder if it's taste or texture? Have you tried giving her a whole carrott or something to bite on to see if she minds the different taste?

Is she giving the indications that she's ready for solids? Opening her mouth while watching you eat, following your spoon from bowl to mouth, etc?

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She's probably not ready then yet.. Food before one is just for fun.. Try again in a few weeks/month

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My son is the same way. He has yet to eat anything. I thought I was alone.

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Thanks for he advice! I have roasted the veggies before pureeing them in my food processor. She was actually much better today with her feeding so maybe it's just something she will need to get used to. We will keep at it and see what happens!

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my son struggled with solids at first too... we started sending him to daycare with them and it helped a lot since he was watching bigger babies eat. I don't know if you do daycare, but it's been really helpful for the solids aspect especially! he hates cereal at home but always eats all of it at school!

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Sadie lovessss her fruits, but veggies can be tricky, no surprise haha. I do one veggie for a week before moving onto the next. She acts like she doesn't like it the first day, but by the 3rd day she's eating it up. Consistency is key. Food is just for fun at this point, so if she only has a few bites, or eats the whole bowl, no big deal :)

LO not enjoying solids- tips and tricks??

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