Here is the link to the article about
introducing solids:
http://www.askdrsears.com/html/3/T032000.aspIt explains about the
time schedule for it, ideas,
ways to do it. It also explains
the reasons why it is not so good to introduce solids too early due to possible allergies. There are also some ideas about
what to introduce first, and how to know
when you baby is ready. Some recipes, explanations why some foods are better then others.
Avocados are one of the best foods to start with...
They are low in sodium and cholesterol-free, contain quite a bit of vitamin A (which is good immune booster), vitamin B-6, folic acid, niacin, phosphorus, magnesium, and iron. Ounce-for-ounce avocados contain more potassium than 45 other fruits, juices, or vegetables, including bananas, peaches, carrots, and green beans, and they are one of the only fruits that contain monounsaturated fats, which are essential for baby's development.
Avocados also are higher in calories than any other fruit or vegetable. This is a plus for babies, since feeding infants calls for foods that contain a lot of nutrition per unit of weight and volume. For variety, avocados can be mixed with apple or pear sauce, cooked squash, or sweet potatoes.
Some other good first foods are :applesauce, bananas, carrots ( steamed, mashed), pears, squash ( steamed, mashed), sweet potatoes
You were asking
about juice....It is generally suggested to wait with juice until your baby is at least six months of age, preferably nine months. Juice doesn't contain
any nutrients that your baby won't get more of from breastmilk.Dr. Sears suggests to "consider juice as a delivery system for extra water, which your baby needs once she is eating solid foods, since extra water helps baby's kidneys handle the extra salt from solids."
When I was researching about
the type of juice that would be the best to introduce first, I found that pediatritians and midwives generally agree that white grape juice is the most intestinal- friendly juice, since it is better absorbed and the sugar profile is easier on growing intestines.
In general it
should not be more then 4 ounces of juice per day for any baby under 12 months . And yes, it is suggested to dilute the juice at least with an equal amount of water or even more, since the primary reason you will be giving it for water intake...
I personally would wait on juice till much later, since it is not a necessary nutrition food, and you can instead give your baby other things which will be much more beneficial for him/her.
Hope it helps!
It seems like our babies are around the same age
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