8 month old isn’t overly interested in solids
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Same boat! Some days he will eat two meals (mainly purees) and some days he doesn't want anything just breastmilk. At first I felt like I did something wrong or he was regressing but my pediatrician said that this is normal. When teething happens they will want less food. That, in my case, breastfeeding is his number 1 nourishment and to just keep offering him foods to try and feel. I also let him drink from a baby cup or a straw cup.
My little guy was actually born in Jan 2024 so just a little younger, he weighs a whopping 23lbs, is tall and in 12-18 month onsies. Happy as can be breastfeeds like a champ and when it comes to food I have never been able to get the recommended amount into him or even close. And they say trying to force it can create negative associations with eating PLUS it's stressful to mom of course. I just offer him food 3x a day and if he refuses after a few tries I just try again later, no biggie he'll eat when he's ready but obviously it isn't hurting his growth or development. One thing I noticed with him though is I've started giving him what we eat for dinner, like homemade Shepard pie or a pasta dish or burgers, we just mash it or cut it up smaller for him but he enjoys trying something new.
@Katie thank you for your insight I appreciate it and it’s putting my mind at ease! I do wonder if it’s teething because it’s throwing everything off right now.
@Nat yes I felt like I was doing something wrong too so I reached out to my health nurse and she said solids should be her main source of nutrition right now. But everyone else is saying that formula should still be her main source. She has been loving drinking from a straw as well. Thank you for your help it makes me feel not so alone!!
@Kayla she is growing very well too, she’s a healthy weight and her dr is very happy with her growth. I wonder if I’ve been creating a negative association with the high chair because she fusses as soon as she goes in there. I do notice she is liking family meals more too!! Thank you for saying this because I thought I was going a bit crazy
Food before one is just for fun. They should be getting their nutrition from formula. You’re focusing on motor skills and oral function right now. Keep letting her feed herself at her own pace. My little guy started eating way less in the last month, and it’s related to teething. Offer variety at each meal, and not all meals should include fruit.