How much should I be feeding my 8 month old of solids?

Question

My 8 month old doesn’t seem to want much. I give him tastes of foods when I’m eating them. If I try to feed him he eats a few bites (maybe an oz of food) then loses interest. Is he bored of what I’m feeding him? I am confused and worried he isn’t eating enough solids.

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Food before 1 is just for fun! The milk/formula intake should stay the same until they reach 1 year. It’s more important that baby is getting some tastes of food, the amount doesn’t matter much.

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We did four tablespoons a day I think at that age? Food before 1 isn't the mail source of nutrition. So it's not a huge deal if babe doesn't like it. There is still time. I would keep offering the food but it's nothing to worry about just yet if they don't eat it! At 9 months my girl got the okay for finger foods (we did purees and skipped blw... I was too afraid) so pretty soon you can start like cheerios, raspberries, shredded cheese, etc

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Just follow his cues. Formula or breastmilk should still be the main nutrition till 12 months. 
Solids should be focused on teaching especially at 8 months. Only as you get closer to 12 months are some kids eating what resembles meals.

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good before one just for fun!!

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Thank you everyone

How much should I be feeding my 8 month old of solids?

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