3 month old baby feed?
Answer:
Important signs that indicate your baby is receiving enough milk:
The baby nurses frequently averaging at least 8-12 feedings per 24-hour period.
The baby is allowed to determine the length of the feeding, which may be 10 to 20 minutes per breast or longer.
Baby's swallowing sounds are audible as he is breastfeeding.
The baby will be alert and active, appear healthy, have good color, firm skin, and will be growing in length and head circumference.
Your baby is starting to get ready for solids when:
he is about four months old
he becomes more sociable, playing and holding "conversations" with you during a nursing session
he has a growth spurt and nurses more frequently for a while
he imitates the chewing motions you make whilst eating -- he is practicing!
You will know that he is really ready to start solids when:
he is about six months old
he can sit up without any support
he continues to be hungry despite more frequent nursing which is unrelated to illness or teething
he has lost the tongue-thrusting reflex and does not push solids out of his mouth
he can pick up things with his finger and thumb (pincer grasp)
When in doubt, ask your doctor!
Breast milk is all he needs at 3 months. Most babies start rice cereal between 4-6 months old, most closer to 6 months. Water is not needed, babies need the calories to help develop their body and brain.
I started my daughter on apple juice from dr orders at 5 weeks old, she had cereal in her breast milk bottle at 2months because she wasnt getting satisfied. Your son should probably not have pure water quite yet. Try very diluted cereal with him. He is teething he could have some rice cereal.
Breast milk is all he needs right now. If he starts getting fussy and the breast milk doesn't fill him up then start on rice cereal. Small amounts of water is ok but breast milk is better.
I believe that you should use your own discretion with this one. You know your baby best. Does your baby seem hungry after he eats? I personally think 3 months old is appropriate to start solids. Start on cereal, than work up to jars of baby food. Only do one fruit or vegatable at a time so you can keep track of whether or not he is allergic.
It would be best to talk to your pediatrician about this. Breast milk should be enough for your baby. Your pediatrician will tell you when it is time to introduce new foods to your baby. You don't want to do this too soon, because it can cause food allergies. Their little tummy's are not mature enough to process certain things at 3 month's old.
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