Schedule for Today:
Morning (8 am to 9 am): Breastmilk
Noon (11 am to 12pm): Avocado + rice cereal with breastmilk, continue with breastmilk as and when needed
Afternoon (4pm to 5pm): 2 tablespoons of rice cereal with breastmilk & breastmilk as and when needed
Night (after 6pm): Breastmilk
Allergy Reaction:
No allergy reaction observed.
Texture of Food:
Same as previously.
Amount of Food:
The amount of food is 3 tablespoons of rice cereal and 1/2 tablespoon of avocado. Add breastmilk to thin the puree.
Baby reaction:
At first he shows some enthusiatic way of eating. But after awhile, he clamp up his mouth. I have to distract him to feed him. I think he hates avocado (even I still cannot get use to the taste).
Age:
6 months
Saturday, December 15, 2007
Friday, December 14, 2007
Day 1 of Avocado Puree
Today is the first day that I am giving my boy avocado puree. I decided to mix with rice cereal because I am afraid that he may not get use to taste of the avocado. When buying avocado, choose the one that is not black or too ripe. If the avocado is not ripe, leave it at room temperature for 2-3 days, it should be ready to be eaten.
Cut the avocado in half lengthwise and the scoop out the seed. Use a spoon to scoop out the flesh. Then blend/grind to make a puree
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Schedule for Today:
Morning (8 am to 9 am): Breastmilk
Noon (11 am to 12pm): Avocado + rice cereal with breastmilk, continue with breastmilk as and when needed
Afternoon (4pm to 5pm): 2 tablespoons of rice cereal with breastmilk & breastmilk as and when needed
Night (after 6pm): Breastmilk
Allergy Reaction:
No allergy reaction observed.
Texture of Food:
Same as previously.
Amount of Food:
The amount of food is 3 tablespoons of rice cereal and 1/2 tablespoon of avocado. Add breastmilk to thin the puree.
Baby reaction:
At first he was showing me the disgusted look. After awhile, he got used to it. Then, he decided not to take it anymore but eventually he finished up his food.
Notes:
Baby may not get use to the taste so, adding some familiar food may help baby to be more receptive to the taste. Avocado is high in nutrients such as fibre, potassium, vitamin E, folate and unsaturated fats.
Age:
6 months
Age:
6 months
Thursday, December 13, 2007
Day 4 of Potato Puree
Schedule for Today:
Morning (8 am to 9 am): Breastmilk
Noon (11 am to 12pm): Potato with breastmilk, continue with breastmilk as and when needed
Afternoon (4pm to 5pm): 2 tablespoons of rice cereal with breastmilk & breastmilk as and when needed
Night (after 6pm): Breastmilk
Allergy Reaction:
No allergy reaction observed.
Texture of Food:
Same as previously.
Amount of Food:
The amount of food is 3 tablespoons of potato and breastmilk.
Baby reaction:
All I can say that he loves potato.
Notes:
Today is the last day of potato puree. He has no allergy to it. In fact he loves the taste of potato. Next up, it will be avocado.
Age:
6 months
Morning (8 am to 9 am): Breastmilk
Noon (11 am to 12pm): Potato with breastmilk, continue with breastmilk as and when needed
Afternoon (4pm to 5pm): 2 tablespoons of rice cereal with breastmilk & breastmilk as and when needed
Night (after 6pm): Breastmilk
Allergy Reaction:
No allergy reaction observed.
Texture of Food:
Same as previously.
Amount of Food:
The amount of food is 3 tablespoons of potato and breastmilk.
Baby reaction:
All I can say that he loves potato.
Notes:
Today is the last day of potato puree. He has no allergy to it. In fact he loves the taste of potato. Next up, it will be avocado.
Age:
6 months
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
Day 3 of Potato Puree
Schedule for Today:
Morning (8 am to 9 am): Breastmilk
Noon (11 am to 12pm): Potato with breastmilk, continue with breastmilk as and when needed
Afternoon (4pm to 5pm): 2 tablespoons of rice cereal with breastmilk & breastmilk as and when needed
Night (after 6pm): Breastmilk
Allergy Reaction:
No allergy reaction observed.
Texture of Food:
Same as previously.
Amount of Food:
The amount of food is 3 tablespoons of potato and breastmilk.
Baby reaction:
He seems very ready to eat. Once he sees the spoon coming, he opens his mouth. He has learn the technique of eating.
Notes:
I have added the timing to my schedule now for easy reference. The timing is just a guide. Ultimately depends on your baby cues.
Age:
6 months
Morning (8 am to 9 am): Breastmilk
Noon (11 am to 12pm): Potato with breastmilk, continue with breastmilk as and when needed
Afternoon (4pm to 5pm): 2 tablespoons of rice cereal with breastmilk & breastmilk as and when needed
Night (after 6pm): Breastmilk
Allergy Reaction:
No allergy reaction observed.
Texture of Food:
Same as previously.
Amount of Food:
The amount of food is 3 tablespoons of potato and breastmilk.
Baby reaction:
He seems very ready to eat. Once he sees the spoon coming, he opens his mouth. He has learn the technique of eating.
Notes:
I have added the timing to my schedule now for easy reference. The timing is just a guide. Ultimately depends on your baby cues.
Age:
6 months
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
Day 2 of Potato Puree
Schedule for Today:
Morning: Breastmilk
Noon: Potato with breastmilk, continue with breastmilk
Afternoon and night: 2 tablespoons of rice cereal with breastmilk & breastmilk as and when needed
Allergy Reaction:
No allergy reaction observed.
Texture of Food:
Same as previously.
Amount of Food:
The amount of food is 3 tablespoons of potato and breastmilk.
Baby reaction:
He seems to enjoy the potato puree so far.
Notes:
The second meal of the day must be the meal that you have given baby before (that means you have done the allergy check) not something new to baby.
Age:
6 months
Morning: Breastmilk
Noon: Potato with breastmilk, continue with breastmilk
Afternoon and night: 2 tablespoons of rice cereal with breastmilk & breastmilk as and when needed
Allergy Reaction:
No allergy reaction observed.
Texture of Food:
Same as previously.
Amount of Food:
The amount of food is 3 tablespoons of potato and breastmilk.
Baby reaction:
He seems to enjoy the potato puree so far.
Notes:
The second meal of the day must be the meal that you have given baby before (that means you have done the allergy check) not something new to baby.
Age:
6 months
Monday, December 10, 2007
Day 1 of Potato Puree
Today is the first day that I am giving him potato puree. I bought the potato that has white flesh rather than yellow flesh potatoes. Yellow flesh potatoes will take longer time to cook. I washed the potato thoroughly and cut it into 4. I steamed the potato with its skin for about 15 minutes. Once cooked, I peeled of the skin and blend/grind the potato flesh into puree. I use breastmilk to make the puree thinner.
Schedule for Today:
Morning: Breastmilk
Noon: Potato with breastmilk, continue with breastmilk
Afternoon and night: 1 tablespoon of rice cereal & breastmilk
Allergy Reaction:
No allergy reaction observed.
Texture of Food:
Same as previously.
Amount of Food:
The amount of food is 2 1/2 tablespoons of potato and breastmilk.
Baby reaction:
He seems to enjoy the potato puree. But towards the end he kept on gagging so I gave him a little bit water in between. Eventually, he managed to finish up his food.
Notes:
Steaming is a better way to cook baby food rather than boiling or microwaving. This because it helps to retain most of the food nutrients.
I offered him another meal of rice cereal in the afternoon. He seems to accept is willingly and he finished up rather quickly. I guess, he is ready to eat two times a day. I will monitor again tomorrow.
Age:
6 months
Schedule for Today:
Morning: Breastmilk
Noon: Potato with breastmilk, continue with breastmilk
Afternoon and night: 1 tablespoon of rice cereal & breastmilk
Allergy Reaction:
No allergy reaction observed.
Texture of Food:
Same as previously.
Amount of Food:
The amount of food is 2 1/2 tablespoons of potato and breastmilk.
Baby reaction:
He seems to enjoy the potato puree. But towards the end he kept on gagging so I gave him a little bit water in between. Eventually, he managed to finish up his food.
Notes:
Steaming is a better way to cook baby food rather than boiling or microwaving. This because it helps to retain most of the food nutrients.
I offered him another meal of rice cereal in the afternoon. He seems to accept is willingly and he finished up rather quickly. I guess, he is ready to eat two times a day. I will monitor again tomorrow.
Age:
6 months
Sunday, December 9, 2007
Day 4 of Sweet Potato Puree
Schedule for Today:
Morning: Breastmilk
Noon: Sweet potato with breastmilk, continue with breastmilk
Afternoon and night: Breastmilk
Allergy Reaction:
No allergy reaction observed.
Texture of Food:
Same as previously.
Amount of Food:
The amount of food is 2 1/2 tablespoons of sweet potato and breastmilk.
Baby reaction:
He is cooperative and he is not that messy today.
Conclusion:
He has no allergy towards sweet potato. He seems to able to accept sweet potato very well although there are days when he was rather distracted during the feeding session. Next up will be potato.
Age:
6 months
Morning: Breastmilk
Noon: Sweet potato with breastmilk, continue with breastmilk
Afternoon and night: Breastmilk
Allergy Reaction:
No allergy reaction observed.
Texture of Food:
Same as previously.
Amount of Food:
The amount of food is 2 1/2 tablespoons of sweet potato and breastmilk.
Baby reaction:
He is cooperative and he is not that messy today.
Conclusion:
He has no allergy towards sweet potato. He seems to able to accept sweet potato very well although there are days when he was rather distracted during the feeding session. Next up will be potato.
Age:
6 months
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