Weaning your baby from liquid to solid

To give Eli the correct type of food, I reference books and research for information online I also attended "the weaning for baby" seminal by Dr. Ang Poon Liat too. Dr. Ang shared lot of useful tips and according to him, between 4-6 months, your baby may tell you he/she is ready for wean. What you use to wean will determine his/her growth, development & health.

It is proof that what you eat is what you are.

I have to make sure Eli have enough of nutrition, eat the right things to be healthier, i must constantly check the macronutrient types: Carbohydrates, Fats & Proteins of food products.

Chicken meat (protein), Broccoli, Parsnip, Mushroom (Carbohydrates), Olive Oil (Fats)

Eli enjoys his 1st apple puree (non allergy fruits) at his 4th month, we tried different vegetables/fruits, it allows us to monitor what food he is allergic to.

How does one find out when a baby is ready for solid food?

Sharing info as following link,
http://www.babycenter.com/0_age-by-age-guide-to-feeding-your-baby_1400680.bc#articlesection2

Age: 4 to 6 months

Signs of readiness for solid food
Your baby probably won't do all these things – they're just clues to watch for.

• Can hold head up
• Sits well in highchair
• Makes chewing motions
• Shows significant weight gain (birth weight has doubled)
• Shows interest in food
• Can close mouth around a spoon
• Can move food from front to back of mouth
• Can move tongue back and forth, but is losing tendency to push food out with tongue
• Seems hungry after 8 to 10 feedings of breast milk or 40 oz. of formula in a day
• Is teething

What to feed

• Breast milk or formula, PLUS
• Pureed food (like sweet potatoes, squash, apples, bananas, peaches, or pears) or semi-liquid iron-fortified cereal

How much per day

• Begin with about 1 teaspoon pureed food or cereal. Mix cereal with 4 to 5 teaspoons breast milk or formula (it'll be very runny).
• Increase to 1 tablespoon of pureed food, or 1 tablespoon of cereal mixed with breast milk or formula, twice a day. If giving cereal, gradually thicken the consistency by using less liquid.

I understand that raising a baby is sometimes really stressful & frustrating, but getting things right from the start and giving him the right food is pertinent for all mommies.

I wish to share some of my experiences and food that Eli enjoys. I sample the different puree that I prepare, as i firmly believe that only if I like the taste, then only will Eli like to eat it.

Don't give yourself unnecessary stress and enjoy every step of the journey with your little bub :)

Eli like to do grocery shopping too!