What can I start giving him?

Question

Hi ladies so I have a 5 month old he drinks formula but he’s starting to refuse it, what foods can I start giving him?

Answer

Still too young for solids. And milk is the main source of nutrition for the entire first year, solids are only a very small supplement. 
All signs below must me met. And being 6m old.

Answer

Milk should be the primary source of nutrition until age one. Speak to your doctor if you don’t think he is getting enough. Typically babies need a high number of calories that they can’t get from food, and any solids he takes in will be decreasing the amount of milk he drinks. He is also a little young for solids. The recommendations are 6 months, able to sit unassisted, and little to know tongue thrust.

Answer

There are stage 1 foods (purées) that you can start from 4 months and up. Our pediatrician stated that if baby shows readiness, you can go ahead and start. Although you still have to give milk - as that is the main food source. And if you do give purées, give one kind of food (such as bananas) for 3-4 days before moving onto something new to make sure of no allergies.

Answer

You need to just continue with the formula, too young for food unless your pediatrician gave you the ok to start and even then it’s usually introduced once during the day and baby’s main food source is formula/breast.

What can I start giving him?

Let's Glow!

The Top Baby Tracker App: Embrace New Beginnings with Tender Care

The Top Fertility Tracker App: Your Path to Achieving Pregnancy

The Top Pregnancy App: Nurturing Your Journey to Motherhood

The Top Period Tracker for Empowering Your Menstrual Health Journey