Minti - Recent Comments on Question "6 mth old biting when being breastfed and not interested at all in solids" http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/460856/6-mth-old-biting-when-being-breastfed-and-not-interested-at-all-in-solids/ Minti - Recent Comments on Question "6 mth old biting when being breastfed and not interested at all in solids" Copyright 2009 Minti en-uk Re: 6 mth old biting when being breastfed and not interested at all in solids fifey There`s another thing i forgot to mention to you is that :  While giving him SOLIDS , just pump 2- 3 oz of milk in a bottle and keep giving it to him in between feedings in order to wash it down, but do not give him all at the same time, just when you give him 3-4 spoons, give ...
I hope the above tip works, coz this is how i get my daughter to eat her pureed food.]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/460856/6-mth-old-biting-when-being-breastfed-and-not-interested-at-all-in-solids//#462078 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/460856/6-mth-old-biting-when-being-breastfed-and-not-interested-at-all-in-solids//#462078 Mon, 06 Aug 2007 11:43:21 -0700 Re: 6 mth old biting when being breastfed and not interested at all in solids fifey Mine will be 7 mths next week.  I have started solids with her since last 3 weeks.  Initially,  she too preferred breast milk compared to solids, but gradually,  she is enjoying it.  foods which she does not like i do not force her, then may be i try after couple days, coz looks like she forgot the taste and now ...
  As for biting, same here.  she bites so hard that some times it`s so painful that i yell, but my silly munchkin is so funny, that when i unlatch her quickly and look at her ,  all she does is smiles.  Then, i wait for a while and say NO, and then she is okay.  I was told that they bite because of attention.

I am sending you a link regarding SOLIDS,  may be it might help.
http://www.thefunplace.com/guild/superbaby.html]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/460856/6-mth-old-biting-when-being-breastfed-and-not-interested-at-all-in-solids//#461496 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/460856/6-mth-old-biting-when-being-breastfed-and-not-interested-at-all-in-solids//#461496 Sun, 05 Aug 2007 21:52:58 -0700 Re: 6 mth old biting when being breastfed and not interested at all in solids anaturallearner My son loved the breast and kept feeding for years so I was never concerned about milk supply. He was one hungry child! At three months he kept reaching for the food on my fork. Because he fussed at lot while we had our  meals I usually had him on my lap at the table. I resisted feeding him solids ...
At four months we let him choose suitable foods from the plate. Things he could pick up and wouldn't choke on - steamed broccoli with stems, bread, steamed carrots, etc. He began eating this way alongside us feeding him with a spoon. He never did get back to sleeping right through the night.

I had learned a valuable lesson - every child is an individual. Each child is unique and won't necessarily fit the pattern we've seen before or read about. I totally agree with the idea of letting the child lead, but observe closely to make sure his or her development needs are being met.

cheers
Beverley
http://about.beverleypaine.com]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/460856/6-mth-old-biting-when-being-breastfed-and-not-interested-at-all-in-solids//#461258 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/460856/6-mth-old-biting-when-being-breastfed-and-not-interested-at-all-in-solids//#461258 Sun, 05 Aug 2007 15:57:14 -0700 Re: 6 mth old biting when being breastfed and not interested at all in solids toosh lol! I was going to say the same thing too! http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/460856/6-mth-old-biting-when-being-breastfed-and-not-interested-at-all-in-solids//#461257 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/460856/6-mth-old-biting-when-being-breastfed-and-not-interested-at-all-in-solids//#461257 Sun, 05 Aug 2007 15:55:25 -0700 Re: 6 mth old biting when being breastfed and not interested at all in solids Kellzacar Took the words right out of my mouth . . . .  DITTO . . . Kellz Took the words right out of my mouth . . . . 

DITTO . . . Kellz]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/460856/6-mth-old-biting-when-being-breastfed-and-not-interested-at-all-in-solids//#461115 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/460856/6-mth-old-biting-when-being-breastfed-and-not-interested-at-all-in-solids//#461115 Sun, 05 Aug 2007 11:31:32 -0700 Re: 6 mth old biting when being breastfed and not interested at all in solids lexiw Was going to say the same thing so I will just say ditto  Lexi xxx Was going to say the same thing so I will just say ditto

 Lexi xxx

]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/460856/6-mth-old-biting-when-being-breastfed-and-not-interested-at-all-in-solids//#460945 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/460856/6-mth-old-biting-when-being-breastfed-and-not-interested-at-all-in-solids//#460945 Sun, 05 Aug 2007 04:22:40 -0700 Re: 6 mth old biting when being breastfed and not interested at all in solids DarkenedAngel Introducing solids: He's not spitting it out because he doesn't like it but because he hasn't yet learned how to move it to the back of his mouth and swollow it. Keep trying, just keep scooping it up and stuffing it back in as it comes out his mouth. Sometimes it helps to leave the soft spoon in his mouth ... Introducing solids: He's not spitting it out because he doesn't like it but because he hasn't yet learned how to move it to the back of his mouth and swollow it. Keep trying, just keep scooping it up and stuffing it back in as it comes out his mouth. Sometimes it helps to leave the soft spoon in his mouth a moment so he can kind of suck it off the spoon and swollow. When you feed him hold the spoon near your face so he looks at you and open your mouth wide as you shove it in his gob. He'll start to copy your actions and try to do the same.  Let him see you eat at the same time - a mouthful of your food for you, a mouthful of his food for him - and exaggerate the motions. The face pulling is just a responce to finding a different taste sensation.

Biting while breastfeeding: it seems cruel, but it worked for mine... they bite, you put them down immediately and ignore them. Let them cry a minute or two, put them back to the breast, when they bite again put them down again. They'll quickly learn if they want to get fed and cuddled they can't bite.

]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/460856/6-mth-old-biting-when-being-breastfed-and-not-interested-at-all-in-solids//#460912 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/460856/6-mth-old-biting-when-being-breastfed-and-not-interested-at-all-in-solids//#460912 Sun, 05 Aug 2007 03:58:41 -0700 Re: 6 mth old biting when being breastfed and not interested at all in solids jd2 Hi can't help with the bitting sorry but babys tend to like sweet ather than savory flavours ...as for baby rice did'nt work for me either Mac hated it but he loved fruit puree's youghurts(fromage frais) then I introduced savory at a later date I'm in the uk but if you can find frutapura there sold in the supermarkets and ... Hi can't help with the bitting sorry but babys tend to like sweet ather than savory flavours ...as for baby rice did'nt work for me either Mac hated it but he loved fruit puree's youghurts(fromage frais) then I introduced savory at a later date I'm in the uk but if you can find frutapura there sold in the supermarkets and near the baby foods these are fab 100% fruit and go down well, if you want to make your own try puree'd banana and advocado it looks all green and yukky witha slimy consistancy but is super sweet and a big fav, just some ideas for you baby cereals were an early favorite too the heinx and cow n gate dry mix one's....good luck...

hugs jo xxx

]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/460856/6-mth-old-biting-when-being-breastfed-and-not-interested-at-all-in-solids//#460864 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/460856/6-mth-old-biting-when-being-breastfed-and-not-interested-at-all-in-solids//#460864 Sun, 05 Aug 2007 03:08:52 -0700 Re: 6 mth old biting when being breastfed and not interested at all in solids MummaBear Babies are all different.  Let him lead.  My older brother was on solids at 6 weeks, he was a big eater, I started at 6 months, even though it was recommended to start at 4 months at that time I just wasn't interested.  My younger brother was particularly fussy and would ONLY allow the boob in his mouth.  Water had ... Babies are all different.  Let him lead.  My older brother was on solids at 6 weeks, he was a big eater, I started at 6 months, even though it was recommended to start at 4 months at that time I just wasn't interested.  My younger brother was particularly fussy and would ONLY allow the boob in his mouth.  Water had to be forced into him on a hot day and food, well that was a no-go zone until he was 11 months old.  Not through lack of trying I might add.  When he did start, it was more a liquid than a food with it being mostly breastmilk.  He is now 18 and the healthiest of all of us.  He is far from being fussy, although he's trialling a vegetarian lifestyle now but he's a bit of a lenards (chicken) lover hehehe.  Point is, let the baby lead.  Don't worry unless he's losing weight then take another approach to it.  Keep trying but if baby isn't interested don't force the issue with him, he'll get there.

As for the biting, the best thing is to put the baby down and say firmly "no biting!" and do that every time he has a feed.  Leave him for however long you are comfortable with, I guess it depends on if he is really upset and also when his last feed was.  I did what is not suggested, when mine bit me I smacked her on the leg but it was just a reaction to it as it hurt so much (she drew blood at the top and bottom of the nipple!!!) so it wasn't what I'd planned on doing and I felt so bad afterwards I just held her against me telling her I'm sorry and rubbing her leg while I was telling her that I was sorry.  Wasn't hard enough to leave a mark but she was under 1 at the time, such a wee thing, I felt terrible whether it left a mark or not.  She never did it again, but she never fed from that side again either lol.

Hope you find what works for you, babyled weaning is always the best way to go with solids and putting baby down with a firm "no biting!" seems to work from what I've heard off other mums.

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