Solid Foods

[BDCurtis]

I'm trying to introduce solids to my six week old babies - Peanut & Nutmeg. They have ate pecans and a little bit of bread. They refuse Cherrios and the Zupreem squirrel food I bought from squirrels and more. How do I get them to eat the Zupreem or are they still too young?? What solids should I introduce?:dono

[4skwerlz]

I'm trying to introduce solids to my six week old babies - Peanut & Nutmeg. They have ate pecans and a little bit of bread. They refuse Cherrios and the Zupreem squirrel food I bought from squirrels and more. How do I get them to eat the Zupreem or are they still too young?? What solids should I introduce?:dono

As for the Zupreem, try dipping it in yogurt, molasses, or a little peanut butter. It's really important they learn to like it, as it should form the main part of their diet for life.

Other first foods can include: Whole wheat bread soaked in formula, chunks of watermelon, PEELED grapes, apple slices, carrots, broccoli, bok choy, spinach, fresh figs.... Don't give up on any food. Keep trying; it sometimes takes awhile for them to learn to like something.

[thundersquirrel]

i'd just like to add about the formula soaked bread- some babies either aspirate on this or eat too much too fast, but most will take it okay. introduce a tiny amount at first and see what happens.