https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 12 May 2026 07:36:05 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/solids-and-side-effects#post-2916321 Wed, 10 Jun 2020 19:54:42 +0000 Clementine12 2916321@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@JJ2626: @Kemma: tried and loved peaches tonight. Fingers crossed! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/solids-and-side-effects#post-2916320 Wed, 10 Jun 2020 18:50:18 +0000 Kemma 2916320@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I’d ditch the oatmeal and switch to fruit, veg and meat. And if she’s still not ok then she just might not be ready for solids yet. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/solids-and-side-effects#post-2916319 Wed, 10 Jun 2020 16:47:06 +0000 JJ2626 2916319@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We never gave oatmeal or cereal at that age. Have you tried fruit and veggie purées instead? Oatmeal has a lot of fiber! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/solids-and-side-effects#post-2916318 Wed, 10 Jun 2020 16:26:41 +0000 Clementine12 2916318@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LadyDi: Once a day, when we eat dinner, and only a couple of tablespoons until she starts turning her head to refuse it. I haven't cut any other feedings.</p> <p>I do wonder if this is a leap with bad timing - I'll research that. Thanks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/solids-and-side-effects#post-2916317 Wed, 10 Jun 2020 16:23:03 +0000 LadyDi 2916317@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>How often and how much oatmeal are you giving? I would just offer once/day after she’s nursed or has a bottle. And just a small amount. Oatmeal is less caloric than breast milk so if she’s eating too much she could be hungry. Of course it could also be a coincidence and just be a growth spurt or leap. If that doesn’t help I would just move on to a puree. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/solids-and-side-effects#post-2916316 Wed, 10 Jun 2020 16:08:38 +0000 Clementine12 2916316@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DD is 6 mo. Just started oatmeal (very thinned out with breastmilk).</p> <p>Sleeps been off ever since - short naps, more wake periods at night (she was averaging 1 before this, sometimes none). Her tummy is gurgling and she seems uncomfortable. Stools are dark and some diarrhea.</p> <p>Is this normal stuff? Older DD took to solids like a champ, no issues that I remember.I keep thinking it's probably her system adjusting to a new food.</p> <p>I'm not sure what to do to help her feel better! I've been giving tummy rubs and helping her kick her legs so she's getting things moving. I have offered gas drops a few times. She seems most comfortable when upright.</p> <p>Should I be avoiding oatmeal and moving on to a puree?</p> <p>Help a tired mama out! </p>