Thursday, May 10, 2007
Development
Today Acacia had her 4 mo. check up. She is 15 lbs. 25.5 in. long. So she is in the 90th percentile for height and 50-75th percentile for weight. She has doubled her weight since she was born and grown 4 1/2 in. I can't believe how fast she is growing! The doctor is saying that I can already start introducing solids such as rice cereal, barley cereal etc. But I think I will hold off until she seems interested in solids so she can continue to consume the nutritious breast milk as long as possible. And I don't think I'll start off with grain cereals, I will probably start her off on soft foods like applesauce, sweet potatoes, pureed carrots, avo. etc. Also I read that she has a tongue thrust reflex until 6 mo. of age that would cause some problems with eating solids. Anyway she just doesn't seem interested yet so I will wait a bit longer. It really amazes me how fast she is developing, I know everyone says they grow so fast but I never really understood how fast until now.
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showing interest doesn't necessarily mean they're ready .. as you mentioned with the tongue thrust reflex. I know it's hard to wait with your first because it's so exciting but with allergies running in both our families, the longer the better. A lot of people wait until baby can eat finger foods - closer to 10 mo. There's no reason to hurry :) you both are doing so great! I'm a proud auntie.
Thanks! Ya I agree I don't think I will rush anything and let her take milk as long as possible
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