My baby has been on medicines for cold and cough since 5 days. Also he got heat rash on his body and it is disappearing slowly. However he is peeing very less just 1 or 2 times in a day. Today he has not peed yet. I am very worried now. Please advice. Note that Have started formula milk 30ml last 2 days and today gave him 2 tblspoon apple puree.
Priya B
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Rebecca Prakash
Priya baby decides the quantity, please do not force feed or distract the baby and feed, no aaaaa oooo, giving toys, books or showing birds. At the beginning baby will 1 or 2 tsp only. Always breast feed 45 mins before offering.
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18 Oct 2018
Priya B
Ok @5fedec01cccb6d0014097596 will try carrot tomorrow. Thanks. 2-3 Tblspoon at atime is fine right? And how much to increase it ?
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18 Oct 2018
Rebecca Prakash
Hi Priya
Up to you but no need to follow 3 days rule, its obsolete now. In case of allergy it will show immediately, also I would say you start with vegetables. Apple will constipate.
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18 Oct 2018
Priya B
Thanks @5fedec01cccb6d0014097596 <br>
Will visit paediatrician tomorrow. My baby is 6 months old and was interested in food. Though he does not sit unsupported. He was sitting on my lap while having apple puree with my support.Hope ok to start with apple puree then.<br>
And i will be continuing it for next 2 days as per 3 day rule. Then introduce another fruit/veggie.
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18 Oct 2018
Rebecca Prakash
<span style="font-size:1.00em;">FOR ALL MOMMIES STARTING SOLIDS FOR THEIR LOS</span><br>
There are 4 criteria that HAVE to be met most importantly before starting solids. <br>
1. Baby must have completed 180 days/6 Months <br>
2. Baby must be able to sit unsupported for a few seconds <br>
3. Baby must have lost tongue thrust. <br>
4. Shows interest in food <br>
Once baby meets ALL the criteria, only then you may start solids. <br>
Please remember that for the baby’s first year, bm/fm is the main source of nutrition. Solids are not to be used to make the child “fatter/gain weight/fuller/sleep better”
This is because their digestive tracks are still not mature enough to process food completely so they may not be able to extract nutrition fully from solids. However, having said that, it doesn’t mean you should not feed them healthy options. This is the practice period which will set the pattern for their eating habits in the long run... so avoid force feeding, distraction feeding, giving junk food or masking tastes of things
No animal milk, salt, no sugar/jaggery/honey till the baby completes 1 year. Even post that if you can avoid, please do.
Before every solids meal, give bm/ff (about 20-30 mins before)
Continue to breastfeed as normal and don’t replace a feed session with solids.
When you introduce solids introduce everything individually first, be it fruit or vegetable or cereal.
6th month - 1 meals <br>
7th Month-2 meals <br>
8th Month- 3 meals <br>
9th month- 3 meals and a snack if needed <br>
10th Months- same; as above and give snacks as per demand. <br>
If you are doing traditional weaning, then steam instead of boiling before pureeing
Start with breakfast and observe any reactions.
Offer variety. Don’t give the baby the same thing for several days
Don’t be alarmed if baby doesn’t eat more than a few grains or a bite in the initial days, it’s normal.
Follow the baby’s cues when it comes to quantity. If baby persistently refuses then don’t force. <br>
Will add to this if I remember any more points
Some suggestions for starting weaning :-<br>
PURÉES
Beets<br>
Cauliflower <br>
Carrot<br>
Sweet potato <br>
Pumpkin<br>
Lauki <br>
Zucchini <br>
Peas <br>
Rajma <br>
Chick peas <br>
Apples<br>
Pears <br>
Papaya<br>
Strawberry <br>
Plum <br>
Any other fruit or vegetable <br>
MASHED<br>
Dal<br>
Rice<br>
Brinjal<br>
Upma
You can also give upma or Ragi porridge<br>
Post introducing everything on its own you can start doing combinations <br>
Like peas and cauliflower <br>
Apples and banana etc<br>
<span style="font-size:1.00em;">Introduce without spice first so baby can taste everything in its natural form. </span>
Rebecca Prakash
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18 Oct 2018