OHbaby! Forums : Reducing number of bottle feeds https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Mon, 06 Apr 2026 07:35:50 +0000 Thu, 23 Dec 2010 11:56:10 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.04 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=37192 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Reducing number of bottle feeds : this is true! Whenever we are...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37192&PID=1226476&title=reducing-number-of-bottle-feeds#1226476 Author: LILLIS
Subject: 37192
Posted: 23 December 2010 at 11:56am

this is true!
Whenever we are eating she sits there saying "ta"

Super cute but a pain when you are trying to eat your breakfast and she ends up eating half of it! ]]> Thu, 23 Dec 2010 11:56:10 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37192&PID=1226476&title=reducing-number-of-bottle-feeds#1226476 <![CDATA[Reducing number of bottle feeds : I&#039;m not sure when Plunket...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37192&PID=1225952&title=reducing-number-of-bottle-feeds#1225952 Author: High9
Subject: 37192
Posted: 22 December 2010 at 5:08pm

I'm not sure when Plunket recommends finger foods, it's about 9mo isn't it?

My PN didn't know what I was talking about either but she was glad at the 9mo check that DD was eating finger foods.

So far I've found it to be just trial and error. We haven't had any choking or gagging yet. And I've found they're more interested if they see you doing it too]]> Wed, 22 Dec 2010 17:08:15 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37192&PID=1225952&title=reducing-number-of-bottle-feeds#1225952 <![CDATA[Reducing number of bottle feeds : Thanks Nicole I was wondering...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37192&PID=1225677&title=reducing-number-of-bottle-feeds#1225677 Author: LILLIS
Subject: 37192
Posted: 22 December 2010 at 11:30am

Thanks Nicole
I was wondering if it might be a bit late to start but I guess you got to start sometime!
Plunket were no help when I mentioned BLW - they had no idea what I was talking about!

The plan I have now is when we eat she will have what we have, I have some jars in reserve for breakfasts or when we are out and about but I really want her getting more "real" food :)

]]> Wed, 22 Dec 2010 11:30:28 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37192&PID=1225677&title=reducing-number-of-bottle-feeds#1225677 <![CDATA[Reducing number of bottle feeds : You could give her a jar of food...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37192&PID=1225091&title=reducing-number-of-bottle-feeds#1225091 Author: High9
Subject: 37192
Posted: 21 December 2010 at 2:13pm

You could give her a jar of food and feed about 75% and let her try spoon feed the rest, or you could feed her the jar and let her try feed herself the steamed veges or whatever you make while you guys eat.

We do BLW, so DD has exactly what we eat, just a smaller portion for her. Last week I did steamed red cod seasoned with lemon and dill and steamed carrots, courgettes, potato, orange kumara and broccoli and she ate the lot! Have put some pics up in the BLW photo album if you want to have a nosey at what others give their babies, pretty much imo once you start finger foods it's like BLW. ]]> Tue, 21 Dec 2010 14:13:52 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37192&PID=1225091&title=reducing-number-of-bottle-feeds#1225091 <![CDATA[Reducing number of bottle feeds : Thanks everyone I have tried...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37192&PID=1224907&title=reducing-number-of-bottle-feeds#1224907 Author: LILLIS
Subject: 37192
Posted: 21 December 2010 at 10:15am

Thanks everyone

I have tried her on Avocado, strawberries, mango - she is not overly fond of those.
She loves toast and cruskits with marmite so might just make her some sandwiches.
She has started having yoghurt and loves it so that will make lunches a bit easier.

It is really just dinners - I think I might try her on some steamed veges for dinner tonight - should I still give her her usual jar food as well jus to make sure she is getting enough?? ]]> Tue, 21 Dec 2010 10:15:36 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37192&PID=1224907&title=reducing-number-of-bottle-feeds#1224907 <![CDATA[Reducing number of bottle feeds : Also Plunket has a sheet with...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37192&PID=1224739&title=reducing-number-of-bottle-feeds#1224739 Author: High9
Subject: 37192
Posted: 20 December 2010 at 10:10pm

Also Plunket has a sheet with different examples of finger foods that are ok to give, just having a look some examples are:

mandarin, kiwifruit, rice crackers, peach slices, pears, rice biscuits, bread sticks, raisins, sandwiches, pasta, cheese, peas, apple, cucumber, processed cheese, fish fingers, crackers, seedless grapes (halved), dried apricots, grated cheese, mouse traps (which judging by the pic looks like toast slice cut into 3 or 4 strips with marmite), avocado, prunes, pineapple rings, gruit biscuits, banana, broccoli, celery, carrots, nectarine, luncheon, cheese slices, orange...

Lily's had everything off that list and sometimes we have last night's left over dinner heated up. ]]> Mon, 20 Dec 2010 22:10:35 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37192&PID=1224739&title=reducing-number-of-bottle-feeds#1224739 <![CDATA[Reducing number of bottle feeds : And babies need 500ml max of milk...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37192&PID=1224728&title=reducing-number-of-bottle-feeds#1224728 Author: shadowfeet
Subject: 37192
Posted: 20 December 2010 at 9:53pm

And babies need 500ml max of milk after the age of one so whether that's made up of 2 or 3 bottles really depends on your baby

]]> Mon, 20 Dec 2010 21:53:58 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37192&PID=1224728&title=reducing-number-of-bottle-feeds#1224728 <![CDATA[Reducing number of bottle feeds : I was quite worried about how...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37192&PID=1224726&title=reducing-number-of-bottle-feeds#1224726 Author: shadowfeet
Subject: 37192
Posted: 20 December 2010 at 9:52pm

I was quite worried about how I was going to cut out the extra bottle and couldn't figure it out but it's dropped out as naturally as all the others. Now she'll very nearly drain her morning and night bottle (250ml cows milk) instead of drinking maybe 150ml of each one. Don't worry just yet, it'll happen

]]> Mon, 20 Dec 2010 21:52:56 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37192&PID=1224726&title=reducing-number-of-bottle-feeds#1224726 <![CDATA[Reducing number of bottle feeds : I would just test one day giving...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37192&PID=1224723&title=reducing-number-of-bottle-feeds#1224723 Author: High9
Subject: 37192
Posted: 20 December 2010 at 9:50pm

I would just test one day giving her a bottle of water instead of milk, or maybe a little less milk at that feed if you can (not sure with formula?)

re lunches, I just make sandwiches with different fillings, or something about the shape of your index finger (veges or fruit) basically they just have to be able to mush it against the roof of their mouth in terms of how soft. ]]> Mon, 20 Dec 2010 21:50:55 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37192&PID=1224723&title=reducing-number-of-bottle-feeds#1224723 <![CDATA[Reducing number of bottle feeds : She drinks water with every meal...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37192&PID=1224658&title=reducing-number-of-bottle-feeds#1224658 Author: LILLIS
Subject: 37192
Posted: 20 December 2010 at 8:39pm

She drinks water with every meal & has further drinks during the day.

I am unsure what I should be giving her for lunches etc? Dinner I struggle with as dp works nights so I an home alone, I get home from work, then need to feed & bath her before I get a chance to get anything sorted for myself :(]]> Mon, 20 Dec 2010 20:39:48 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37192&PID=1224658&title=reducing-number-of-bottle-feeds#1224658 <![CDATA[Reducing number of bottle feeds : The number of teeth has nothing...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37192&PID=1224505&title=reducing-number-of-bottle-feeds#1224505 Author: High9
Subject: 37192
Posted: 20 December 2010 at 5:08pm

The number of teeth has nothing to do with them eating finger foods, my dd has no teeth and manages all types of finger food just fine.

Could you perhaps swap one of the bottles for water?

Also how much water does she drink, and does she drink water with her meals to? How much?]]> Mon, 20 Dec 2010 17:08:13 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37192&PID=1224505&title=reducing-number-of-bottle-feeds#1224505 <![CDATA[Reducing number of bottle feeds : DD is nearly 1 and is on 3 solid...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37192&PID=1224370&title=reducing-number-of-bottle-feeds#1224370 Author: LILLIS
Subject: 37192
Posted: 20 December 2010 at 2:28pm

DD is nearly 1 and is on 3 solid meals + snacks + 3 240ml bottles per day -she rarely finishes the bottles so I am wondering when do we reduce the number of bottles per day and to how much??

I am in the process of trying to wean her onto finger foods but with only four teeth it is taking longer and she is quite fussy.

Any tips on that would be great as well!

Thanks]]> Mon, 20 Dec 2010 14:28:17 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37192&PID=1224370&title=reducing-number-of-bottle-feeds#1224370