Introducing Baby to Solid Foods

When introducing baby to solid foods it is important to remember that his main nutrition will still be from the formula or breast milk he gets. Giving baby solids at 4 to 6 months teaches him how to eat from a spoon and that food has different tastes and textures. If your baby is between 4 and 6 months of age you can start him on baby cereals. Jarred fruits and vegetables are generally introduced at 6 months due to baby's sensitive digestion. Not all babies mature at the same time. Consult your pediatrician if your baby's appetite seems to suggest he may be ready for solids earlier than 4 months. Always get your doctor's permission before starting your baby on new foods and watch for any food sensitivities.

Signs a Baby May Be Ready for Solids

If your baby is drinking more than 6 oz. of formula or breast milk at a sitting, he may want something more substantial to fill him up. Some babies are ready for solids sooner than others. Does your baby seem interested in the food you are eating? Does he or she seem to get hungry at or just before mealtimes? If your baby shows these signs ask your doctor about starting him on cereal.

Babies have a supply of iron that begins to deplete around 6 months of age, be careful feeding your baby iron-fortified cereals before that. The best time to begin feeding baby is around the family mealtimes. Babies tend to get overly fussy when they are hungry so it is a good idea to feed them before they get too hungry. Gradually begin feeding them at the table when the family eats. This is a good way to establish good eating habits for your child.

No Milk

As your baby begins eating regular food it may be tempting to give them regular cow's milk but don't. Babies cannot properly digest cow's milk until the age of one year. After 12 months, a baby's digestive system is more capable of breaking down the protein and lactose in cow's milk. Another reason to wait until a year old is that babies given milk too soon may develop a milk allergy. Babies under one year old should never be given honey or cow's milk, although yogurt and cottage cheese are allowed because of the processing they go through.

What to Feed a Baby?

Babies' age 4 to 6 months may be given baby cereal, 1/4 cup of pureed fruits or vegetables and breast milk or formula to equal 25 to 30 ounces per day. The baby's milk provides most of his nutrition in the beginning as he learns to taste, bite and chew new types of food. Not all women are able to breast feed and that's OK. Just make sure your baby gets the best possible nutrition from the food he eats. This is the time for teaching good eating habits so avoid the temptation to introduce junk foods or fast food items. There is plenty of time for your baby to have his first french fry or chicken nugget.

 

Double Baby Strollers - A Solid Investment

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If you are having a new baby then odds are the subject of a stroller has come to mind. There are people that swear by wearable slings and all manner of ways of attaching your child to yourself, but if you need both hands for something this most likely will not work. Neither my wife or I have ever been able to make them work. Some people can, I can't.

Family Planning
If you think a head a little a bit and consider how many children you are going to have, then it might be worth ahead and doing some planing. How many years do you intend to wait before having your next child? Are you going to keep your kids close together, or space them out a little bit to preserve some sanity. My wife and I made the conscious decision to keep out children close in age. When they were very young, I was asking myself why, but as they age a little bit and begin to play together, I'm glad I did it. But this planning led us to a series of decisions about our strollers.

Consider A Double
If you are planning to have more than one child and are planning to keep them within a couple of years, then you might want to consider a couple of different stroller options. First off, I can't tell you how many forum posts I have read where people ask about selling a virtually new single stroller to go buy a new double stroller. It's as though their second child was a complete and utter shock. Most of use, for some reason, simply fail to plan a good portion of our lives!

Having said that, consider buying a double stroller, even if you currently only have one child. If you are fairly certain you are going to have another within a couple of years, then make the investment once, now, and you will be proofing yourself for future decisions.

You Won't Be Sorry
You won't be sorry that you did that. Double Baby strollers are actually a very good investment. First of all, they hold their value very well. This means when you go to sell it later, you will have an easier time and get more money.

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Double Baby Strollers are also great for carrying extra stuff when you are shopping or even out on a day long trip. You put your bags in there, extra stuff for baby and just junk in general, they are very handy.

If you are planning more than one child, then consider buying a double stroller up front and save yourself the hassle later. You will be glad you did.

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