Makan time is tidur time!
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I'm really thankful that Paul has taken to eating solids relatively well, err, actually, extremely well.
Generally Paul takes solids twice a day. In the mornings at around 9 am, Paul takes about 3-4 tablespoonfuls of rice cereal (Heinz, usually, and Nestle Cerelac sometimes just to give him a treat), to this I add 3-4 ounces of expressed and warmed breast milk and he usually downs the whole bowl in 10 minutes.
And then usually for a late lunch or early dinner, Paul gets his very Asian porridge! I boil pre-soaked ikan bilis (dried anchovies) for the stock, and add in either: potatoes, sweet potatoes, pumpkin, spinach, asparagus, broccolli (this list is growing, of course). And Paul eats a lot of it, he can finish a full adult's rice bowl of porridge at very hungry times!
Anyway, took this video of Eric feeding the kid last Saturday and here it is for your viewing pleasure.
A little while later, the kid fell asleep in the middle of his feed! AWESOMENESS! I have never seen such a thing in my life, and we were left chuckling till the end!
Still so amazed at how time flies and how quickly Paul grows. Suddenly, he's already on solids, he's sitting unsupported and learning how to crawl. It also means that both Eric and I are growing older, and that time's quickly running out. So many things to do, so little time to do them all.
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August 10, 2010 at 4:09 pm
Your son is adorable.
You should avoid feeding Paul on a daily basis as too much zinc in his system will trigger seafood allergy. (I speak this from personal experience) As an alternative, you can use soup to cook his porridge. For example, ABC soup or ??? as many nutrients are there in the soup. Paul would love the taste!
August 10, 2010 at 4:10 pm
I meant to say try not to feed Paul with ikan bilis on a daily basis. Typo
August 10, 2010 at 5:07 pm
oh ok. thanks for the advice. ^_^
August 10, 2010 at 6:47 pm
lol! he must be really full till can tido! first time i see this. does this happen during each meal?
August 10, 2010 at 6:51 pm
no lah… just this time around. LAUGH TILL STOMACH ACHE i tell u!!!
August 11, 2010 at 7:10 pm
Claire,
Paul is so cute! You are fortunate to have such a healthy son!
Some useful advice regarding child development and care can be found at:
http://kidshealth.org/parent/nutrition_fit/nutrition/feed47m.html?tracking=P_RelatedArticle#
The topics of what to feed and not to feed a six month old baby include:
Foods to Avoid for Now
Some foods are generally withheld until later. Do not give eggs, cow’s milk, citrus fruits and juices, and honey until after a baby’s first birthday.
Eggs (especially the whites) may cause an allergic reaction, especially if given too early. Citrus is highly acidic and can cause painful diaper rashes for a baby. Honey may contain certain spores that, while harmless to adults, can cause botulism in babies. Regular cow’s milk does not have the nutrition that infants need.
Fish and seafood, peanuts and peanut butter, and tree nuts are also considered allergenic for infants, and shouldn’t be given until after the child is 2 or 3 years old, depending on whether the child is at higher risk for developing food allergies. A child is at higher risk for food allergies if one or more close family members have allergies or allergy-related conditions, like food allergies, eczema, or asthma.
Some possible signs of food allergy or allergic reactions include:
rash
bloating or an increase in intestinal gas
diarrhea
fussiness after eating
For more severe allergic reactions, like hives or breathing difficulty, get medical attention right away. If your child has any type of reaction to a food, don’t offer that food until you talk with your doctor.
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More at the link for the above info.
Another good website is: http://www.wholesomebabyfood.com/feeding-baby-6to8-months.htm
Paul is developing rapidly in many areas, he can already recognize and understand many words!
More one verbal and language development can be found at:
http://www.whattoexpect.com/first-year/week-27/babbling.aspx
By six months, your baby’s simple “oohs” and “aaahs” are beginning to morph into vowel-consonant combos, like “ah-goo” or perhaps even toy with the heart-melting “da-da” and “ma-ma.” It’s unlikely that your baby attaches any meaning to his babbles, but these sounds are important nonetheless; he’s practicing the mouth movements he’ll need to produce real words one day, and building the brain cells that’ll help him make the leap from thinking to talking. All those “la-la-la’s” and “ah-ga-ga’s” are a big step toward real words and conversations, so listen up and be proud of his accomplishment!
To help boost both receptive language (understanding what he hears) and expressive language (saying his own words), keep talking (and talking and talking) to your little one. Speak slowly, clearly, and simply, so your baby can begin to pick out actual words from the steady stream he’s hearing. Emphasize individual words over and over again, especially those for familiar objects: “Let’s play with your ball. Here is your ball, your red ball. We can roll the ball back and forth!” Try teaching him simple commands, such as “kiss mommy” or “pet doggie.” He probably won’t be able to comply on his own at first, but if you show him patiently what you mean, he’ll eventually perform (and how thrilled you’ll both be then!).
Play-by-play: Stumped for a topic of conversation? Just tell your baby what you (and she) are doing. “Mommy is zipping up Allie’s jacket — zzzip! — to keep Allie nice and warm. Now let’s put on some mittens — one, two — and a cozy hat. How about this one with the purple flowers?” Does she know what you’re saying? Not yet — but she will soon!
• Surround sound: What’s that noise? Point it out to your baby — “Listen, a doggy is barking!” or “I hear a car going zoom, zoom down the street.” This is great practice for the toddler and preschool years, when you’ll want her to have good “listening ears” — that is, ears that both hear, and heed, your rules.
• Story time: Books are a super source of new words for a baby. Try nursery rhymes, sturdy board books, even whatever’s on your own nightstand (Hey, reading to your baby may be the only chance you get to dig into a novel, so go for it!).
Claire, you and Eric have some much to look forward to as Paul grows!
Enjoy his baby time for that period passes all to quickly!
David
August 19, 2010 at 1:23 am
Oh my, your baby is major cute!!!