Need help with meals for DS..

I'm sorry because I know this has been asked before many times, but DS really needs to be on table food completely now. Babyfood just isn't doing it and since he doesn't really take formula anymore (maybe 8oz a day) I need to get some ideas!

So far he has tried pancakes, mini waffles, grilled cheese, mac & cheese, ziti, pizza, bread and things of that nature.

How do you plan your DC's meals? And what do you give them?

TIA!

Re: Need help with meals for DS..

Emma's still content with the baby food, but I gave her cottage cheese yesterday. She seemed to like it. I will probably do that with some fruit for lunch tomorrow. It has protein, which is good. She likes chicken nuggets too but beyond that, I'm clueless I was thinking maybe low sodium alphabet soup?

Oh, I bought the EB's cookie bars today and she was gagging..and they are soo sticky!!

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Re: Need help with meals for DS..

Caden HATES babyfood. Him being 7+ months it has made things a bit difficult b/c he wont eat anything that is babyfood consistancy unless its sweet so that means no oatmeal or cottage cheese or anything like that. But here is what he has been eating....

All the following are in baby sized pieces

Tofu cubes (I just slice it and heat it up in chicken broth for flavor)
chicken cooked in broth
Chop meat
Applesauce
Baby Bananas
Cut up bananas
Canned fruit cut up..peaches, mango, mandarin oranges are favorites
Soft Cheese
Toast w/butter or cream cheese
Pickles
Pasta cooked in chicken broth for flavor
Canned Peas, Green Beans, Carrots etc
Cut up corn muffins or bran muffins
Meatloaf or Meatballs
Wholewheat pancakes (we do dip in Maple Syrup )
Greak Yogurt (its thicker than regular)
Puffs (of course)
I bought low sugar preserves for waffles and toast too.
Apple Butter on toast
Mac & Cheese made with kid sized pasta (FM me for recipe)
Ham (low sodium)
Low sodium Turkey Breast (cold cuts)
Cream Cheese and Jelly sandwiches

Im sure there is more but I cant think of any right this second.

Re: Need help with meals for DS..

someone recommended this website to me. I haven't checked it out yet, DD is not on solids yet, but maybe it can help you?

http://www.wholesomebabyfood.com/

Re: Need help with meals for DS..

Posted by KateDevine

Posted by Summerrluvv



Oh, I bought the EB's cookie bars today and she was gagging..and they are soo sticky!!

Oh no! I ripped up the first one for C3 and the rest he just feeds himself b/c he is such a pig

Ooo cottage cheese, that's a good idea. Marina gave me suggestions at your house, but I wasn't listening well

Re: Need help with meals for DS..

I also give him
pasta with butter
tons of fruits cut up or mashed, bananas, mangos, kiwis, blueberries,
toast with cream cheese
scrambled eggs, scrambled tofu
French fries
loves yobaby and other yogurts

Message edited 4/4/2008 10:06:42 PM.

Re: Need help with meals for DS..

Posted by dm24angel

Posted by KateDevine

Posted by Summerrluvv



Oh, I bought the EB's cookie bars today and she was gagging..and they are soo sticky!!

Oh no! I ripped up the first one for C3 and the rest he just feeds himself b/c he is such a pig

Ooo cottage cheese, that's a good idea. Marina gave me suggestions at your house, but I wasn't listening well

noah devoured them and screamed for more.

He ended up eating two , they have a lot of sugar in them though so careful what you feed them with.

Message edited 4/4/2008 10:10:55 PM.

Re: Need help with meals for DS..

We've done all that you mentioned.

A favorite of mine (and quite easy) a can of soup. I made a can of vegetable soup, strained out the veggies and gave it to Troy, he LOVED it! I can't wait to buy more!

I also bought little cans of veggies, like peas and carrots and sliced carrots. I plan to give him 1/4 or 1/2 a can with maybe some broken up chicken fingers. He LOVES chicken.

I am still trying to figure this all out too. Mostly trial and error...fortunately, this boy LOVES everything so far!

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Lately my DS loves
-cream cheese and jelly on whole wheat
-meatballs
-cereal bars
-turkey burgers
-pretty much any kind of muffin
-steamed green beans (he loves them all of a sudden and will eat so many!)
-cottage cheese with fruit
-mandarin oranges
-veggie soup
-chicken soup
-little pieces of pears or bananas
-homemade french fries

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I give a lot of what was mentioned... I also make DD:

Omelettes- filled with different veggies and cheese

Mini Bagels

Pieces of chicken cutlet