Guest guest Posted January 2, 2001 Report Share Posted January 2, 2001 «Hello to all, My husband and I have been lacto-ovo vegetarians for about 5 1/2 years, and have a 6 1/2 month old infant. Now that he's started oatmeal and fruits and veggies(and liking them very much, I might add), I want to know what other foods to give him. Most parents would start meat at this point. What other protein source could I begin to feed my son? I am still nursing him, even though occasionally I need to give a mixed breastmilk-formula bottle, as my milk supply is sometimes not adequate. Any suggestions? Pam» Hi Pam! Most recommendations are to *start* solids after 6 months. Take it slow - no need to rush. The more foods you feed your young baby the greater the chances are of developing allergies and/or sensitivities to them. Start with ripe, mashed bananas, avocados, rice cereals sweet potatoes. Gradually add pureed apples, spinach, potatoes and such. Closer to 9-12 months is when you could add some tofu cubes, beans, lentils, etc. Since you are nursing, your baby is getting all the protein they need from the best source possible - Mama! In addition, your breastmilk is based purely on " supply and demand " . In order to increase your supply you need to offer to nurse more often. When you supplement with artificial baby milk you're actually perpetuating the problem because your body thinks the supply is just fine. Nurse more often for longer periods of time, make sure you're drinking enough water/juice/herbal tea (like blessed thistle, fenugreek or red raspberry leaf) and eat well yourself. This will all help to increase your supply and you won't have to supplement at all. For more info contact your local La Leche League group or go to http://www.lalecheleague.org . Best wishes! ===== ~Odrade~ Mama to Aydn 5/99 and 'Bean' edd 3/01 " Whatever it may bring, I will live by my own policies, I will sleep with a clear conscience, I will sleep in peace " ~ Sinéad O'Connor Photos - Share your holiday photos online! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2001 Report Share Posted January 3, 2001 <<a 6 1/2 month old infant. Now that he's started oatmeal and fruits and veggies(and liking them very much, I might add), I want to know what other foods to give him. Most parents would start meat at this point. What other protein source could I begin to feed my son?>> Just a quick reminder that peanuts can provoke a serious, life-threatening allergy, so don't try them so early. Some pediatricians even suggest waiting until after the kid is 2 years old. I'd say, mimumum 12-18 months. Liz (Anna, 2 1/2 -- and, yes, allergic to peanuts) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 9, 2001 Report Share Posted January 9, 2001 bananas are a good first food. almost all fruits and veggies are good to give a little one except those which are prone to allergies such as tomatos or citrus fruits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 9, 2001 Report Share Posted January 9, 2001 In a message dated 1/9/2001 4:58:09 AM Pacific Standard Time, bbrtz writes: bananas are a good first food So are advacados, we started my son on bananas, he loved them! After a couple of weeks we gave him advacados and he loved those too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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