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How many ice cubes is a portion?

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Twinmumessex · 21/05/2018 11:02

Anyone know how many ice cubes is a portion for an 8month old? I use the Annabel Karmel ones.
Also how much of an Ella pouch is a portion?
I know all babies are different but hoping there’s an rough average/guideline so I can work out if my two are getting enough.
Thank you :)

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BodgingThisMumThing · 21/05/2018 11:04

About 2-4 tablespoons and 3 meals a day.

Tryingno1 · 21/05/2018 19:01

No idea but I would like to know too! How many cubes is ur lo having? I think Ella small pouches are 2-3 icecubes

Twinmumessex · 23/05/2018 13:14

My two share an Ella pouch and then 2 ice cubes of fruit purée for dinner. I'm not sure if that's too much or not enough...? They're gaining weight so assume we are ok!

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ILikeMyChickenFried · 23/05/2018 13:16

My 8m twins are doing an ellas pouch each plus 2 cubes of fruit each for pudding.

They're so tiny though!

Twinmumessex · 23/05/2018 14:54

Oooh that’s double mine! I wonder if I’ll try them on more and see if they take it!

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Tryingno1 · 24/05/2018 07:37

My 7mo will do one ella pouch worth on a really good day otherwise will be a few teaspoons :/ hope he picks up
Not sure how much Weetabix/toast etc makes up a portion either?

AssassinatedBeauty · 24/05/2018 07:43

Just let them eat to their appetite, don't worry about exact amounts. Some days they'll be hungry, others less so.

I remember reading somewhere that a guide for a portion is the size of their closed fist. But of course they might want less or more than that at each sitting.

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