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8 month old takes solids from husband but not from me!
« on: November 24, 2009, 11:20:13 am »
why won't my 8 month old take solids when i feed her but then eat well for my husband? i'm the one at home with her, she needs to eat with me not him! also the doctor told me by now she should only be having 2 milk feeds a day while she feeds approx every 3 hrs still (BF)! Is this true and how can I wean her? especially when she won't eat with me?
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Re: 8 month old takes solids from husband but not from me!
« Reply #1 on: November 25, 2009, 01:36:13 am »
Have you tried finger foods yet, and let her feed herself? Also, not sure about that Dr...Spencer was FF at that age and having upwards of 24-28oz a day until she was one. I could see going to 4 hours between feeds, but then I've never BF that long so I have no idea.

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Re: 8 month old takes solids from husband but not from me!
« Reply #2 on: November 25, 2009, 12:48:13 pm »
I don't think cutting her bm will help at this stage.  The one possible explanation as to why your dh has better success is because he can't bf so she will eat her snacks.  Have you tried just letting her dh take over with the feeding of snacks for a few days?  maybe try on the weekend?  Once the new habit is established she carry that over with you.  I second the finger food.  Offer her some finger food.  Even at meal times when you spoon feed her.
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Re: 8 month old takes solids from husband but not from me!
« Reply #3 on: November 25, 2009, 19:46:52 pm »
Actually since I last posted she has been eating a bit better. Also I've been trying not to breastfeed until she really asks for it and I've managed to go up to around 6 hrs between feeds. She's been having a bit more solids instead plus having an extra snack (yoghurt) at around 4pm. If you think she won't be getting enough nutrients though I'll give her more! Also what finger foods would you recommend? I haven't given her much yet as I'm terrified she'll choke! Thanks for the advice!!
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Re: 8 month old takes solids from husband but not from me!
« Reply #4 on: November 25, 2009, 20:39:08 pm »
Here are some great suggestions for finger food.  Just keep an eye on her and offer food that are soft and mushable between your fingers should be fine.  Gagging on the food is normal, just keep a calm face.  She will get the hang of eating finger food as your fearful/anxious expression may deter her from trying again.  DS started on finger food (BLW) since 6 mos and I think he only had a handful of gagging episodes. 

http://babywhispererforums.com/index.php?topic=70142.0

http://babywhispererforums.com/index.php?topic=95978.0

Still keep bm as her main source of nutrients.  At this age about 4 or 5 bf sessions is normal. 
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