Finally, I was able to write this another
milestone of Rhian, her 1st Solid Food Experience. Yahoo.. Clap Clap
Clap. Magaling.. Magaling.. Magaling.. Feeding our baby for the first time will
be a moment to remember for us, it is a developmental milestone for Rhian and
has to be recorded in the baby book. As a newbies parents, we were so excited
to give our daughter her first solid food. So after we prepared the things that we will need, now it’s time for the actual food tasting. Naks!
Are you ready baby?
At first, super kinakabahan kami
especially ako kasi baka mya sumuka ng di oras anak ko or mag poops ng di
maganda. #paranoidnananay but with the help of my husband nawala na ang worry
ko.. According to her pedia, since I’m a 100% Breastfeeding Mom, Rhian can now starts
eating solid food when she reaches her 5 and half months. So a week before her
6th month, we decided to give Rhian her first solid food. I gave her
organic food from Healthy Options, The Happy Bellies (Brown Rice baby Cereals)
with DHA, Choline and Probiotics.
If you will ask me, why brown rice baby
cereal for Rhian’s 1st food? 1st, because this was
recommended by her pedia, 2nd, as per reviews this is the perfect
first solid food for baby’s with little belly. Cereals are easily digestible
and gentle for those precious bites, 3rd does not contain artificial
preservatives, no added colors or artificial flavors plus it is organic
goodness.
Preparing her first meal was so easy for me;
I just follow the instructions at the back of the can and kudos, presenting
Rhian’s first solid food.
Instructions:
1. Pour desire amount of cereals into bowl. (I
put 1 Tbsp)
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2. Add Liquid of your choice (For 1st
feeding use 4 Tbsps of liquid of your choice (Water, formula milk or breast milk)
for every 1Tbsp of dry cereal. Since I’m a breastfeeding mom, I use my breast
milk.
3. Mix until it’s the right consistency for
your baby.
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4. Feed your baby right away. Throw away any
leftovers.
Here are the cutest/different reactions of
our little girl. Nakakatuwa talaga! Feeding
a baby is one of the most meaningful things we do as a parents.
Mom, what''s this?
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Do you like it baby?
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One more mommy!
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You're the cutest baby!
Yummy Mommy!
Parang nasusuka ka na anak, ayaw mo na? Hehe.
Last na yan baby, promise!
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Finish! Good Job Anak!
I follow these guidelines when I introduce
solid foods to Rhian.
- Use a small plastic bowl and plastic baby spoon (BPA Free) which is gentle on the gums. (I used AVENT Feeding Set)
- Never introduce more than 1 food at a time.
- Give her a spoon on her own to play with during the meal. Rhian keeps trying to grab the spoon every time I feed her. Kaya 2 lagi ang gamit namin, isa sa kanya, isa sa akin.
- Use the best quality food you can reasonably afford. (I give her organic vegetables and fresh fruits)
- Let your baby dictate likes or dislikes and please NEVER force feed! (Pag niluluwa na ni Rhian yung food nya or ayaw na nyang iopen yung mouth nya, meaning ayaw na nya yung food.)
- Never let your baby eat unattended. Baka kasi mya mabilaukan sya or something, so please put your both eyes to your baby while feeding her.
- Last but not the least.. Be PATIENT! Since it takes some time for babies to get used to solid foods.
We were so excited to give our daughter
more healthy foods and juices. But for now, ineenjoy pa nya yung mga puréed foods
like fruits and vegetables that I prepared. Up to date, she already tasted carrots,
squash, sayote, sweet potato, potato, apple and banana. Then, tomorrow I will
prepare mashed papaya. Happy Eating Rhian!
By
the way, I got this food chart from My Mommy Friday. We will use this as our
guide for our baby’s food intake.
Note:
Hang kyut kyut ni Rhian Bebe. Hehehe. Ganyan din itsura ni James pag bagong food nung same age sya with Rhian. Now, kapag ayaw nya, ayaw na nya talaga. Hayy.., Rackell post mo yung mga ginagawa mong food ni Rhian, yung mga veggies? Try ko din sana. Hehe.
ReplyDeleteTalaga Mommy Jen? Ang cute nila noh, sarap picturan ng picturan.. Si Rhian ngayon pag ayaw na nya ng pagkain niluluwa nya and ayaw buksan yung bibig.. Hehe. Naku, more on mashed lang pinapakain ko sa kanya eh, natatakot kc ako mabulunan eh. Ano2 na ba kinakain ni James ngayon?
DeleteAhmm. Cerelac? Hehehe. Hindi ko kasi alam ang mga food na ipe prepare ko sa kanya. Hayyy... gagayahin na lang kita sa ipapakain mo kay Rhian na mga veggies hehe. =)
DeleteMore on vegetables and fruits si Rhian tapos mashed lahat. Like yung kalabasa, pinapakuluan ko lang sa mineral water for 15 minutes tapos dudurugin kong maigi since wala pa syang ngipin.. Hehe. Wag mong sanayin si James sa cerelac, magiging picky eater sya pag laki.. waahhh..
Deleteang cute naman ni baby :) si RJ ko naalala ko ang gusto niya mashed bananas lang then we tried cerelac gusto naman :)
ReplyDeleteNaku, ayaw ni Rhian ng mashed bananas. Tingin ko nga nagsasawa na sya sa paulit ulit kong binibigay na food sa kanya..
DeleteLooking at the pictures, di ko sure kung type ba niya o hindi ang food. hehehe! My son was picky eater so he didn't like mashed veggies. Mashed fruits like mango and banana lang type niya and more on cerelac and gerber siya. I know not healthy but what can I do, yun lang type niya kainin (18 months and below). Good for you that she ate veggies.
ReplyDeleteOkay lang yun mommy michi kung yun talaga gustong kainin ng anak mo db, sabi nga nila wag pilitin ang batang kumain pag ayaw nila.. Ako nga worried na kasi parang nag sasawa na si Rhian sa mga pinapakain ko sa kanya,. Kalabasa, patatas, sweet potato, sayote, apple, peras, banana.. Nauubusan na ko ng papakain sa kanya. Huhu
DeleteCute! Try home processed food din using veggies and fruits and for sure she will love it more!
ReplyDeleteDo you have recipes ba? Pa share naman sa akin, para pag 8th month na nya, ibang food naman ang matitikman nya.. ^_^
DeleteCongratulations Mommy! Your baby's milestone is also your milestone! :) Try putting bananas sa cereal nya. I remember my daughter ganyan din nung 1st try nya of solids. And now, she's almost 8 years old. Enjoy every moment. :)
ReplyDeleteHello Mommy! Wow try ko nga yung sinasabi mong lagyan ng bananas yung cereal. Di ko pa kasi na try yun eh, natatakot ako sa magiging lasa..
Deletehahaha! ang cuuuuuuute ng reactions ni baby mo! Congratulations mommy!
ReplyDeleteThanks Peachy! :)
DeleteCute baby! I miss tuloy the time when my son first ate solid food din. Aren't you interested in baby-led weaning, mommy?
ReplyDeleteThanks Mommy! Medyo takot kasi ako i BLW sya kasi nung ginawa ko yun isang beses, parang nabilaukan si Rhian, ayun nataranta kaming mag asawa..
DeleteAww wow, isn't he the sweetest? He seems to be loving his food! Congrats!
ReplyDeleteCute. I have a 6 month old baby who recently started with solids also. I love preparing food for her. :) btw, you seemed familiar. I guess I know your husband. :)
ReplyDeleteGreat job documenting an equally great milestone! My Mila prefers "real" food with texture. She won't eat instant cereals. I think that's good because it's healthy but it can be tiring sometimes.
ReplyDeleteOur kids taking of their first solid food will always be part of their milestones and its nice that you have documented it here.
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