https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 02 May 2026 14:33:11 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-follow-the-3-day-rule-when-introducing-solids#post-2160931 Wed, 29 Apr 2015 12:39:33 +0000 Cole 2160931@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks everyone! I think we are going to go full steam ahead unless any issues pop up. @catomd00: @KT326: I really like both of these ideas on high allergen foods and I think we will stick with that practice, thanks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-follow-the-3-day-rule-when-introducing-solids#post-2160921 Wed, 29 Apr 2015 12:37:17 +0000 catomd00 2160921@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No. We did blw and introduced everything but honey before 1 year with no waiting period. We did however introduce high allergen foods in the morning only ! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-follow-the-3-day-rule-when-introducing-solids#post-2160893 Wed, 29 Apr 2015 12:08:00 +0000 Mrs. J 2160893@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not at all. We waited until after a year for honey, and we didn't give peanuts right away, but we have no food allergies to worry about </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-follow-the-3-day-rule-when-introducing-solids#post-2160848 Wed, 29 Apr 2015 11:35:46 +0000 sarac 2160848@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nope, didn't do any of that. Honey is very important to wait on, the rest not so much. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-follow-the-3-day-rule-when-introducing-solids#post-2160815 Wed, 29 Apr 2015 11:09:32 +0000 lovehoneybee 2160815@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No. Our pedi wanted us to wait for a year for peanut butter and honey, but that was it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-follow-the-3-day-rule-when-introducing-solids#post-2160804 Wed, 29 Apr 2015 10:58:13 +0000 KT326 2160804@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nope. Our pediatrician said that since we didn't have any known food allergies in our family that we didn't have to follow that rule. However, she did say if we were going to give peanut butter to not give any other high allergen foods that day (like shellfish). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-follow-the-3-day-rule-when-introducing-solids#post-2160744 Wed, 29 Apr 2015 10:13:16 +0000 ValentineMommy 2160744@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We did for the first couple of foods and with high allergen foods. Other than that, we just kinda went for it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-follow-the-3-day-rule-when-introducing-solids#post-2160701 Wed, 29 Apr 2015 09:50:44 +0000 ellewoods84 2160701@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We did for the first couple of foods, but stopped once she was more interested in solids and wanted to eat, eat, eat! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-follow-the-3-day-rule-when-introducing-solids#post-2160695 Wed, 29 Apr 2015 09:47:52 +0000 catlady 2160695@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We did at first (for maybe a couple months) but LO had dietary sensitivities and we were very cautious. After awhile, we stopped worrying about it. If she hadn't had issues, I probably wouldn't have bothered. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-follow-the-3-day-rule-when-introducing-solids#post-2160646 Wed, 29 Apr 2015 09:24:48 +0000 miramira 2160646@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No, we started out with a good variety and have continued that way. There are no allergies or intolerances in our families so I didn't see any need to be overly cautious. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-follow-the-3-day-rule-when-introducing-solids#post-2160623 Wed, 29 Apr 2015 09:11:00 +0000 sunny 2160623@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We did it so we could identify allergies. I didn't know it was outdated! Our pedi recommended this method. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-follow-the-3-day-rule-when-introducing-solids#post-2160618 Wed, 29 Apr 2015 09:07:08 +0000 birdofafeather 2160618@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think I did it for be first few foods and then gave up on it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-follow-the-3-day-rule-when-introducing-solids#post-2160595 Wed, 29 Apr 2015 08:54:41 +0000 blackbird 2160595@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nope! I thought it was pretty old advice, anyways. I'd rather introduce lots of variety. Plus, we have zero history of food allergies to be concerned with. Otherwise, i'd probably tread more cautiously. </p> <p>I read some study somewhere that said Americans are most concerned with allergies, hence the 3 day rule (despite the rate being less than 10% or something like that) and yet in other countries and cultures, the main concern is introducing a wide variety of food and textures to your baby's budding palate. Thought it was interesting, is all, and definitely suits my thoughts on the issue. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-follow-the-3-day-rule-when-introducing-solids#post-2160590 Wed, 29 Apr 2015 08:50:04 +0000 BabyTsMom 2160590@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nope! Our doctor said the same thing but she also recommended rice cereal, which I didn't do either. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-follow-the-3-day-rule-when-introducing-solids#post-2160580 Wed, 29 Apr 2015 08:43:05 +0000 Greentea 2160580@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I did! Wouldn't it make it easier to identify an allergy? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-follow-the-3-day-rule-when-introducing-solids#post-2160578 Wed, 29 Apr 2015 08:42:25 +0000 prettylizy 2160578@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nope, we just went for it :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-follow-the-3-day-rule-when-introducing-solids#post-2160575 Wed, 29 Apr 2015 08:39:59 +0000 coopsmama 2160575@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nope, we never followed that rule. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-follow-the-3-day-rule-when-introducing-solids#post-2160573 Wed, 29 Apr 2015 08:34:07 +0000 Truth Bombs 2160573@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, but we had a history of intolerances. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-follow-the-3-day-rule-when-introducing-solids#post-2160556 Wed, 29 Apr 2015 08:19:52 +0000 T.H.O.U. 2160556@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think that is old advice unless there are any family allergies. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-follow-the-3-day-rule-when-introducing-solids#post-2160554 Wed, 29 Apr 2015 08:19:28 +0000 edelweiss 2160554@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>the first week i tried probably only 2 foods just because it was all so new and i didn't have that many ideas/was feeling overwhelmed, but otherwise no i didn't follow the rule. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-follow-the-3-day-rule-when-introducing-solids#post-2160545 Wed, 29 Apr 2015 08:11:19 +0000 Jess1483 2160545@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Our ped said it's outdated and not to follow it. The only food she had us wait on is corn because I'm allergic (luckily, lo isn't). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-follow-the-3-day-rule-when-introducing-solids#post-2160544 Wed, 29 Apr 2015 08:11:11 +0000 Bao 2160544@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I did for the first 2-3 foods then skipped it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-follow-the-3-day-rule-when-introducing-solids#post-2160535 Wed, 29 Apr 2015 08:06:24 +0000 nana87 2160535@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I did until our ped said not to! Apparently newer research emphasizes early exposure to as many new foods as you can, esp potential allergens. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-follow-the-3-day-rule-when-introducing-solids#post-2160503 Wed, 29 Apr 2015 07:42:29 +0000 Alivoo01 2160503@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I did for about a week then said screw it. DS got bored of the food before 3 days were up! So I just gave him whatever, whenever. I kept a close eye on him to spot for allergic reactions, but thankfully, nothing flared up. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-follow-the-3-day-rule-when-introducing-solids#post-2160502 Wed, 29 Apr 2015 07:42:17 +0000 hilsy85 2160502@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I didn't, but I don't think I did more than 1 new food a day, so I could see if it affected his tummy while he slept, diapers, etc. For me, if he had any sensitivity, it showed up right away or shortly after. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-follow-the-3-day-rule-when-introducing-solids#post-2160496 Wed, 29 Apr 2015 07:40:42 +0000 Cole 2160496@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Our pediatrician said to offer each new food for 3 days before introducing a new one... Then she retired and we saw a different ped who wasn't concerned with it. </p> <p>Did you do the three day rule? How long before you gave up on it? I think my current plan is to introduce 3- 4 foods over a day or two and stick with them for a few days and then add more in clumps. It makes the most sense in terms of grocery shopping at least... </p>