StaceyinLA Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 Dgs is 10.5 months, and still nursing VERY often. However, dd is now 15+ weeks pg and has definitely noticed a decreased milk supply. Because he has dairy allergies (well, mainly milk - he can tolerate dairy yogurt, but dd can't drink milk at all or he gets horrible tummy aches), she isn't interested in introducing any other type of milk/formula at this point. What she wants to do is make sure he gets the right foods to make up for any lack of nutrients in the reduced supply of breast milk. This baby will eat just about anything (well, he is NOT interested in baby food anymore except the grains mixed with fruits). He eats scrambled egg, meats, tuna, breads, grains, fruits, veggies (he loves V-8 juice), etc. I honestly can't believe how much he loves some of those strong tasting foods! Anyway, what are the best things she can feed him that will be the most nutritious for him with a lowered milk supply? Also, things that are healthy, but still fast and easy, because this guy is NOT a patient little camper while his mom prepares his meals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova147 Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 Congratulations! It sounds like she is doing a great job finding healthy foods for him. I would tell her not to worry too much. If she offers a mix of proteins, grains, fruits, and veggies every day, and lets him decide when he's done, he'll get plenty of nutrition. He may actually be nursing so often because her supply is decreasing. Since he doesn't get as much milk at the first feeding, he goes back for more, kwim? She might ask his doctor if she could do weight checks every couple of weeks just to make sure her decreased supply isn't affecting his growth. And send her over to kellymom.com. She'll find everything she ever wanted to know about breastfeeding, plus a forum where she can get more advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 It sounds like she is doing a great job finding healthy foods for him. I would tell her not to worry too much. If she offers a mix of proteins, grains, fruits, and veggies every day, and lets him decide when he's done, he'll get plenty of nutrition. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meggie Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 what about coconut milk? my walmart just got the cartons of Silk brand. Supposedly it has more calcium in it than cow's milk. if she really doesn't want to introduce any other kind of milk, i would make sure she gives him plenty of water so he doesn't get dehydrated, especially during the summer. once my babies are that good of eaters, i usually just feed them off my plate. you mentioned that he'll eat scrambled eggs, meat, grains, fruits, veggies. What else is there? :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 (edited) Steamed sweet potato bits, tiny ripe avocado chucks, slivers of very ripe banana, good yogurt, steamed chopped veggies (carrots, peas, summer squashes), small bits of soft hard-boiled or frind egg, tiny shredded plain chicken or tuna, steamed bits of pears, small bites of shredded cheese, apple sauce, small, well-steamed bits of red bliss or turnip, tiny chunks of steamed organic tofu, cooked, soft beans (pinto, black, garbanzo etc). My kids also loved oatmeal at that age. Is was a big gross mess as they picked up the mush and licked it off their fingers. (They no longer do that, thankfully. lol) Edited June 20, 2012 by LibraryLover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StaceyinLA Posted June 20, 2012 Author Share Posted June 20, 2012 I do realize he eats quite a variety. Dd just isn't really sure of the things that will be best, but still very easy for her to prepare. Did I mention dgs is quite a grinch, and pretty crotchety and demanding most of his waking hours (except those where he is extremely happy and smiling/laughing hysterically for th camera)? Hence the need for fast and easy, but still healthy. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalynnrmc Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 Other milk isn't recommended until closer to a year old anyway. The most important thing for an older nursing baby is IRON. THings that are high in iron include: meat, beans, lentils, whole wheats, baked potatoes, enriched pastas/rices/cereals, tomatoes, peaches, pears, dried apricots, figs, raisins, prunes, winter squash... (okay, I pulled out the list. LOL) Calcium prevents the absorption of iron, so they should not be consumed at the same time. Avoid milk, cheese, yogurt when the iron foods are consumed. Vitamin C enhances the absorption of iron. Foods that are rich in vitamin c include: oranges and juice, grapefruits and juice, cantaloupe, mango, papaya, strawberries, guava, cabbage, green chilies, red chilies, green peppers, tomatoes, broccoli, brussel sprouts, and cauliflower. Tomatoes have BOTH: iron AND vitamin C. ;) Other than the iron thing, just providing him with a wide variety of food should be enough to make sure he's getting what he needs. If you or she have any questions, I agree that Kellymom is a great resource, or feel free to PM me - I'm a WIC breastfeeding counselor, training to be a lactation consultant. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soror Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 (edited) I've never cooked special food for the baby. Once a baby is old enough they just get bits of what we are eating. Sounds like to me she just needs to continue what she is doing but not stressing about making separate meals (assuming of course they are eating whole food themselves). Edited June 20, 2012 by soror Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama Geek Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 At that age dd was eating what we were and she was still nursing. I am sure the meat still had to be cut up really small and there are things like lettuce that she still has a hard time chewing even today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdventureMoms Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 I'd second avocado and sweet potato as great finger foods for babies! Avocado I just cut into chunks and let the kid go after it. Sweet potato I bake (usually for the whole family) or steam, and cut into spears with butter or coconut oil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer in MI Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 In addition to all the great things mentioned above, I remember cooking up some ground beef and freezing it in small portions. Quick, simple, easy when babe is hungry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie G Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 I'll third avocado and sweet potatoes. Some of those first foods are low in calories and it's hard to get enough in a little one to keep them satisfied for long. Avocado and sweet potatoes are pretty calorie dense compared to things like squash or green beans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soror Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 I'll third avocado and sweet potatoes. Some of those first foods are low in calories and it's hard to get enough in a little one to keep them satisfied for long. Avocado and sweet potatoes are pretty calorie dense compared to things like squash or green beans. That is a good point, if you don't cook in fat it is good to remember that the baby (and us but that is a different subject) need fat. I think coconut oil and butter (or ghee) are especially good fats. Coconut oil has some of the same properties, which escape my brain at the moment, as breastmilk. It is good for the brain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happypamama Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 Definitely coconut milk and avocado for the healthy fats. Otherwise, small bits of chicken or beef. Olives. Peas (not mashed). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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