Just starting and need some help!

[maybebaby23]

I have done all this with DD1 but was pushed into weaning too early by my inteferring mother. So not sure if i did it properley and she was never very interested (still doesn't eat much at 4!)

So, help me with my hungry little DD2!

Ive been giving her baby porridge in the mornings for about 3 weeks now. Last week i started giving her half a rusk mashed with her milk at tea time. Now im stuck, i think she really needs to try something different so i thought maybe i'd give her either rusk or porridge in the mornings and start on vegetables at tea time, does that sound right? Was going to get some sweet potato for her to try, and carrot.

What else should i get? And how long until she should have a little something for lunch? I know it depends on her and how she takes to it so will follow her lead, just need a few ideas.

Thanks!

How old is she maybe?

Her age would affect what she should/shouldn't have to eat you see.

Hi, thanks for replying. She is 5 months old

In that case, you need to stick to only fruit & vegetables until 26 weeks Go very slowly - just tiny little tastes. You can mix in a little formula or breast milk - she doesn't really need anything other than milk before 26 weeks

Only just saw this, thanks for your reply

She is a greedy little thing, i give her 2 spoonfuls of sweet potato carrot or porridge and she sits there with her mouth open! If i walk away she screams she is enjoying it so will get some more veggies for her to try. Not tried fruit yet, may leave it for another couple of weeks to get her used to the veggies.

Oh forgot to ask, once DD gets to 6 months she can have chicken and fish with the veggies can't she? What age do they usually have lunch as well as breakfast and tea?