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Trying to wean but very unsettled - help!!
Hi just wondered if someone could help - my lo Violet is 19 weeks and for the past couple of weeks has been waking more for feeds at night but only feeding for 10-20 mins as opposed to her normal 30-40 mins, so for the past few days have tried her on baby rice in the afternoons.
As I am bf was mixing her rice with formula but she had a bad couple of nights with a bad tummy, so bought a different rice that I can mix with water but she has been really grouchy, her gums aaren't red so I don't think it is her teeth. She's gone from being a happy contented baby to a very unsettled one in the matter of days - have I introduced food too early - help!!
Thanks in advance
Samxx
As I am bf was mixing her rice with formula but she had a bad couple of nights with a bad tummy, so bought a different rice that I can mix with water but she has been really grouchy, her gums aaren't red so I don't think it is her teeth. She's gone from being a happy contented baby to a very unsettled one in the matter of days - have I introduced food too early - help!!
Thanks in advance
Samxx
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hope things get back to normal soon, x
Sam xx
maybe try some mixed with expressed milk and see how she goes.
xxxx
My hv said to me when i start to wean dont worry if they refuse it and dont push the food on them otherwise they will become scared of it so just take it one day at a time and your hv may be able to advise you better x
Thanks for your replies - its horrible when they cry for no obvious reason as they can't tell you what is wrong - hopefully she will settle soon.
Thanks again
Sam xx
Sorry to hear you're having such bad problems. At this stage milk is still the most important thing so you don't need to worry about introducing solids yet. I would definitely take him to your gp to see if they can diagnose the problem. Good luck
Hi Shelly Lumb,
Sorry to hear you are having a hard time. I second what Blackcat said, milk is the most important substance and so long as he is taking milk you can start to slowly introduce some solids.
Why no try one to two spoons of baby rice to start with, just once a day. Let your baby play with the spoon, watch you make the food, make it relaxed and as stress free as possible. Or could try letting him self feed, so give him a slice of banana or avocado let him suck, lick and play with it. Whatever you do just take it slowly, small amounts of food to start with! If you do try baby rice make it with your baby's usual milk so that he can recognise the taste.
It might be a good idea to visit the Health Visitor or GP to have a chat with them. Did you say your LO is lactose intolerant? It might be that he has a sensitive gut.
Good luck and let us know how you get on. - Have a look at the weaning village on here it is full of tips, articles and also has a chat forum. x x
How are you getting on Shelly-Lumb? Has weaning got any easier? Please keep us updated with your progress. x x