First Time On Solids

First time mom?

Having trouble and don't know what or how much to feed your baby? I was like this. Well, I am still like this. I seem to have forgotten everything about feeding and what not because my first child's Nanny was very good with this. She was in-charge most of the time. Anyway, got the info from Baby Center and they are very helpful.

• Birth to 4 months
• 4 to 6 months
• 6 to 8 months
• 8 to 10 months
• 10 to 12 months

Since my own little one is about to turn 6 months in a few days; we are gearing up for mix feeding (formula+breastmilk) and also the introduction of solids in his diet.

I feel is almost ready because can already support his head when upright a bit. (Update!!! I will wait around for 2 weeks and see if he can fully sit without support) He looks very interested when we are eating as well. Read more.

Age: 4 to 6 months
Signs of readiness for solid food Your baby probably won't do all these things — they're just clues to watch for. • Can hold head up • Sits well in highchair • Makes chewing motions • Shows significant weight gain (birth weight has doubled) • Shows interest in food • Can close mouth around a spoon • Can move food from front to back of mouth • Can move tongue back and forth, but is losing tendency to push food out with tongue • Seems hungry after 8 to 10 feedings of breast milk or 40 oz. of formula in a day • Is teething
What to feed • Breast milk or formula, PLUS • Semi-liquid iron-fortified rice cereal, THEN • Other grain cereals like oats or barley	How much per day • Begin with about 1 teaspoon dry rice cereal mixed with 4 to 5 teaspoons breast milk or formula (it'll be very runny). • Gradually thicken consistency and increase to 1 tablespoon dry cereal mixed with breast milk or formula, twice a day.
Feeding tips • If your baby won't eat the cereal on the first try, offer it again in a few days. • Get more detailed tips on how to introduce solids.

Source: Baby Center