So... we've been debating whether to start Landon on 'food'. American Academy of Pediatrics recommends waiting until babies are closer to 6 months old to start solids- however lots of people being somewhere between 4 and 6 months only if the baby seems ready. Rice Cereal and Oatmeal are the first things they recommend starting babies on. I was still a little apprehensive, but I did research online and felt it was about time. Plus he started waking up a lot more during the night and acting like he was starving!!! I discovered this quiz on Gerber's website... I was going to trust my mommy instinct first, but these questions really made me feel like we were on track!
Quiz Questions:
1. Is your baby 4 months or older?
2. Has your baby doubled his/her birth weight?
3. Does your baby consume 32 oz or more of breastmilk or formula each day?
4. Does your baby sit with little support?
5. Does your baby turn his/her head when they are full?
6. Does your baby frequently put things in his/her mouth?
7. Does your baby watch with interest as you eat, perhaps even opening his/her mouth and leaning forward as if to ask for a bite?
All were answered... YES!
Especially the last one. The other night at dinner Ryan was holding Landon in his lap and he started reaching and grabbing for the rice on his plate. He's constantly grabbing the cups we're drinking from and watching us bring food to our mouth.
Especially the last one. The other night at dinner Ryan was holding Landon in his lap and he started reaching and grabbing for the rice on his plate. He's constantly grabbing the cups we're drinking from and watching us bring food to our mouth.
Here's video of his first feeding!
(Sorry this was taken from Ryan's iPhone - hope the quality is ok!)
I was amazed at how he knew just what to do! Couldn't help but laugh...hes TOO CUTE!
Thank you for praying for our little angel... tests came back and he is perfectly healthy! There is one more DNA test they want to do - but it looks like it's mosaic pigmentation. So this light colored 'birthmark' will just isolate itself in one area of his body.. which seems to be his left leg and should stop spreading by mid line of his back. We are thankful it is not affecting another 'system' in his body and he's not in pain or uncomfortable. Ry and I worried about him getting older and being teased by other kids... can't help it! But we joke and say he'll have hairy legs someday and nobody will notice! hehe
Thank you for praying for our little angel... tests came back and he is perfectly healthy! There is one more DNA test they want to do - but it looks like it's mosaic pigmentation. So this light colored 'birthmark' will just isolate itself in one area of his body.. which seems to be his left leg and should stop spreading by mid line of his back. We are thankful it is not affecting another 'system' in his body and he's not in pain or uncomfortable. Ry and I worried about him getting older and being teased by other kids... can't help it! But we joke and say he'll have hairy legs someday and nobody will notice! hehe
It's a wonderful life!
I told your Mom to tell you to add a little pear baby food for taste. It is one of the easiest fruits to introduce to their system.
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