PEDIATRICIAN EXPLAINS: How to Start Solids For Baby | Dr. Amna Husain

Confused about how to start solids for baby? In this video, Pediatrician and Lactation Consultant Dr. Amna Husain, MD takes you through readiness signs, baby led weaning, puree or spoon feeding, and combination feeding. We discuss pros and cons, bust myths, and review safety.

Video chapters:
0:00- Intro
01:05- Readiness signs
03:46- Why do we need to start solids for baby?
04:58- What is baby led weaning?
06:15- Gagging versus choking
11:39- What is spoon feeding or puree feeding?
17:19- What if baby doesn’t open their mouth?
18:04- What is combination feeding?
20:50- How to work on self feeding?
22:00- Which method is more fun for baby?
22:16- Ways to set yourself up for success when considering how to start solids for baby
23:48- Best time of day to start solids

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***The information in this video is intended to serve as educational information and can not be construed as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment of you or your child. Content within this video is for information purposes only and does not replace a consultation with your own doctor or your child's doctor.

[MeAsMaP]

This video just came in time... I was confused about the two. You explained it so throughly ❤️❤️👌🏼👌🏼👍

[yujin]

This video is so helpful as I was trying to find out why there has to be two distinct feeding methods. We ended up on the combination method during family meal time. We followed the baby's eating cues and the hybrid approach really ended up being the intuitive solution (baby wants to try out food on her own promoting BLW, but also gets upset when she fails to get food in her mouth, which promotes spoon feeding as well).

[anitarashidi]

Thank you so much! This is super helpful. We were so overwhelmed trying to figure out the best way to feed our 6 month old! Decided to do combo feeding - responsive spoon feeding purées and some finger foods. Nice reminder it doesn’t have to be one way!!!

[popchinesemusic]

Praying that everyone falls asleep quickly and has a peaceful sleep. Hope you all wake up happy and well rested 😍😜😘😍

[kirstenv]

I haven’t seen any video like this and it is SO helpful to have you explain it clearly and also give your professional opinion. Thank you!!

[DoctorLintaDairies]

got an assignment for weaning in peads clerkiship..very helpful thanks doc

[nishatahiliani]

Thanks for the explanation :) - There’s so much info out there so obtaining this knowledge from a paediatrician definitely gives me assurance to its credibility.

On a side note : You’re SO PRETTY!

[JHuiYi]

There’s a common misconception that BLW means no purees. You can definitely give purees! The only difference is you pre-load the spoon and pass the spoon to baby. I’m currently doing that. My baby would grab the spoon from me and feed herself, and when she’s done, she won’t accept the spoon when I offer to her. But yes… it gets really messy and have a few spoons on hand because baby may throw the spoon away too 😂

[lainsimple]

I appreciate your explanation of the different methods! I have a 6 month old and we’ve been doing purées for the past couple of weeks. I’m considering trying a combo method moving forward!

[lithopheliaxx]

What a great video - we just introducing solids and are totally combining both. I had been planning to do a lot of baby led weaning, and now our baby just really loves puree and spoon feeding 🤷‍♀️ We still offer some sliced veggies, and he really loves sucking on dry bread, etc.
I would therefore say, just rest what your baby likes. for me, being rigid between one of those method would be totally overcomplicating things (thinking about it, that might also just be a cultural thing, how things were done traditionally? )

[alekhyaalz]

Thank you for the video.…! My baby just turned 4 months & my pediatrician said she’s developmentally ready to be introduced to solids but I am still conflicted between strictly BLW at 6 months or starting with oat porridge & progressing to blw. Your video gives me a little more confidence in a combination approach. :)

[kosipova]

You are so encouraging and positive! Thanks for putting me at ease about this major step! 🙌🙌

[eglebar]

I do the same: I combine the two methods and it works fine

[linaheredia]

So informative! Thank you. By the way what do you use on your skin? It’s glowing and firm

[kat.jax]

Thank you. I was so confused on the two different methods that it was stressing me out. You helped alot!

[joanmaeong]

THIS IS VERY HELPFUL AND EASY TO UNDERSTAND 💕

[ditarezkiautami]

Love this video. Very informative! Thank you!

[thatmommylife]

The prettiest pediatrician I've ever seen!

[flowsphenom]

Such a helpful video! Literally didn’t know where to begin with starting solids

[PujaPaulDash]

What a timing! I want to start BLW with my 4.5 months old baby girl.