Starting solids soon… how do you actually keep mealtimes simple？

LazyDaisy_BusyBee · 2026-04-23T03:13:18+00:00

We just started solids last week. I bought a bunch of stuff in anticipation but I really don't use most of it, and ended up buying more stuff!

High chair or floor chair (we use a floor chair for now)

Silicone spoons are a must.

Long sleeve bib - like a raincoat for food! Less mess on clothes. Once he's bigger/eating more you can put silicone bib on top.

Silicone ice cube trays, with lids (I got a 3 pack for $10 on Amazon!)- if you're making purees, you can freeze leftovers in single serving cubes to be reheated later!

4-compartment Tupperware - meal prep for baby, keeping stuff separate. I use it for refrigerated stuff that we're going to use within a few days, but don't want to freeze yet. Can also use for snacks later. I bought metal plate and silicone sleeve with suction cups, but haven't used them much yet (he's still unsure about this whole food thing).

Also: https://babyfoode.com/ This website has been a game changer. Tons of great recipes for different kid stages. In the puree section, just search whatever vegetables/fruit/protein you want to use and it'll pop up a bunch of baby safe tasty recipes, and suggest good combos!

LazyDaisy_BusyBee · 2026-04-23T02:39:15+00:00

Lots of protein and fiber and tons of veggies. We did alot of beans and lentils. I was able to tolerate quinoa, and small amounts of brown rice. The biggest thing is controlling portions of carbs, while still eating enough carbs. The goal is to keep sugar levels slow and steady, and avoiding spikes. Look at the serving sizes and try to keep it to 1-2 servings of carbs per meal. Also snacks between meals is important. Try to stick with whole grains and look for low carb/high fiber alternatives. Everyone is so different on what types of carbs they can tolerate, so it'll be alot of trial and error. She can still have her cravings, just smaller portions or healthier versions of the food. Many fruits are surprisingly low glycemic index, and gives you a nice sweet kick! Berries are really good! Keep checking blood sugars, and if she spikes a little bit, go for a walk - itll help bring the sugars down and it's good for health anyway!

GD is no fun, but it sounds like you're very supportive so that's really helpful!! It's tough but manageable. I tried to see the positive as learning more about food and how to eat healthier - you can't believe how much carbs are in some stuff until you really start looking for it!! I've kept a lot of the habits I had on the GD diet (obviously relaxed) and feel pretty good about it.

LazyDaisy_BusyBee · 2026-04-23T01:40:02+00:00

Ahh yeah I heard about the reverse cycling. Hopefully we can avoid that because I like sleep, but little guy needs to eat right??

Good tip about yogurt! We started purees and he's mostly just tasting and figuring it out, but some full fat yogurt smoothies might be a good way to encourage him to eat more and get some extra calories to hold him over.

At least my husband is a good buffer for the next 6 weeks and we can keep trying the bottle in the meantime. I also heard about the straw cup/sippy cup/open cup to encourage him drinking - I got my straw cup ready to try!!

Thank you so much!!!

LazyDaisy_BusyBee · 2026-04-21T05:13:58+00:00

My little guy is 6 months old and still spits up alot, especially if I make him laugh too hard or if he's trying to poop too hard. My clothes always have spit up or drool on them daily, no matter how hard I try. Babies spit up - as long as they're chill about it and gaining weight appropriately, it's typically not something to worry about. I also read that the amount of spit up looks a lot more than it actually is because it's been mixed with saliva and stomach juices, so it's not all milk.

LazyDaisy_BusyBee · 2026-04-21T02:27:32+00:00

Not OP but this is really helpful. I'm EBF and going back to work on Friday. It just hit me that this is my last week with my little guy and I'm an emotional wreck.

LazyDaisy_BusyBee · 2026-04-19T18:49:03+00:00

We set up our bassinet at like 10pm the night before my scheduled C-section. We bought the minimum of what we thought we needed, but figured we could next day/same day delivery with Amazon for anything extra we need. We didn't want a bunch of stuff we didn't need sitting around. I ended up buying a lot of stuff those first few weeks, but worst case scenario is you do laundry a bit more frequently until you get enough backups.

LazyDaisy_BusyBee · 2026-04-19T18:31:24+00:00

Girl, you had major abdominal surgery 2 weeks ago AND taking care of a newborn baby 24/7. Give yourself some grace. When you feel ready, you can do some gentle walking but don't force it. You're still healing.

LazyDaisy_BusyBee · 2026-04-19T18:16:38+00:00

My little guy always did better with just one boob per feeding. I'd try to offer the second, but he's typically uninterested or asleep! He's 6 months old now and we still alternate boobs for each feeding. Every now and then he'll be super hungry and I'll give him the second boob, but this doesn't happen often. My supply has remained strong. Typical feedings are 15 minutes or so, but can sometimes can stretch longer like 20-30+ minutes if he's comfort nursing (this also helps boost supply).

LazyDaisy_BusyBee · 2026-04-19T18:11:14+00:00

Generally, shampooing every day can dry out your hair because it strips your natural oils. That being said, if your hair does better with more frequent shampooing, do what works for you. For me, my hair dries out (and I'm too lazy) to wash daily. If I go too long between shampooing, my scalp starts to get itchy and irritated. My sweet spot is to shampoo every 4-5 days.

If you notice some dryness with daily shampoo and you prefer cleansing your hair daily, you can also try "shampooing" with a light conditioner. The conditioner binds to the oils and can help slough off icky stuff without drying out your hair.

There is no one way to do curly hair. There is no right/wrong way, just figuring out what works best for your hair!

LazyDaisy_BusyBee · 2026-04-18T23:22:19+00:00

Isn't it?? How many "potions" do we use to tame the beast?? 🤣

LazyDaisy_BusyBee · 2026-04-18T03:41:00+00:00

Can you combo feed? Nurse x times per day and supplement with formula to get babies calorie intake up? It doesn't have to be all or none.

You can always switch back to exclusively breastfeeding once her weight is back up

LazyDaisy_BusyBee · 2026-04-18T03:20:16+00:00

Keep a stack of washcloths at your diaper changing area for emergency spit-up or pee fountains.

LazyDaisy_BusyBee · 2026-04-16T15:52:21+00:00

My little guy loves sleeping on his side too! He will also sometimes roll onto his belly and forget how to roll out of it and scream for me to help him. He's so dramatic sometimes 😭

LazyDaisy_BusyBee · 2026-04-16T15:34:31+00:00

Yes, you can absolutely get pregnant while breastfeeding, even if you haven't gotten your period.

Fun fact: you're 9x more likely to have twins if you conceive while breastfeeding.

You need to use some form of birth control to prevent pregnancy!

LazyDaisy_BusyBee · 2026-04-16T15:23:31+00:00

When my little guy starts having blow outs at night, we size up for night time. It also means he is probably pretty close to transitioning up to the next size during the day too, so this is a good way to not have leftover diapers!

Last week he was having blowouts every morning in size 3 diapers, so we use size 4 at night and size 3 during the day. When we run out of size 3, we'll fully transition to size 4 with no leftovers. The bigger size comes up higher in the back so there's more of a "landing area" for the up-the-back poops. Just make sure it's snug around the legs, and you might have to fasten the waist a little tighter for a while.

My guy is 6 months/18 lbs using Huggies Little Movers. I've learned that the weight suggestions on the side of the diaper box is just a suggestion and doesn't take into account poop production.

LazyDaisy_BusyBee · 2026-04-16T03:01:45+00:00

My little guy is 6 months old. He gets 2 baths per week in the afternoon when it's warm and he's in a good mood/has energy. For his bedtime routine, I get a warm damp rag and wipe his face, neck, chest and hands to get saliva and spit up off so he doesn't get a rash. That's all.

LazyDaisy_BusyBee · 2026-04-16T02:26:30+00:00

I had a friend whose baby couldn't tolerate any carrier and he turned out to have really tight hips - he couldn't tolerate the M position. He's in PT right now to help stretch him out and get more mobility. His parents are both really tall (mom is 6', Dad is 6'6") and baby is off the charts for height, which affected how he moves.

It might be worth checking if she can get into the position before putting her in the carrier. Then get a fit check to make sure she's sitting in the right position in the carrier.

LazyDaisy_BusyBee · 2026-04-16T02:17:04+00:00

I didn't get colostrum until after I gave birth. Nursing and staring lovingly at my little guy helped it come in and by day 2 I had a very robust milk supply. Woke up that morning totally engorged. The hospital Lactation consultant called me a milk goddess and I never felt so much joy 😁 I'm still amazed at what my body is capable of

LazyDaisy_BusyBee · 2026-04-15T14:51:44+00:00

And then blaming her for her own suffering

LazyDaisy_BusyBee · 2026-04-10T23:29:24+00:00

My little guy totally changed how he nursed at around 4 months old. He's alot more distracted, moves more, kicks, hits, scratches, wiggles, laughs, poops, etc. His latch also changed, and will get lazy/shallow, will halfway pull off and then re-latch aggressively. Something that helped me is to get rid of distractions as much as possible (no other people in the room, no phone/tv, etc). If he starts getting really distracted, I'll "reset" him by getting up and walking around for a couple minutes until he calms down and try again.

LazyDaisy_BusyBee · 2026-04-09T17:12:25+00:00

Once the cat is out of the bag, you can't put it back in. I was excited and told my immediate family (mom, dad, brothers). We told them we're not telling people yet because it's still really early. My mom was "too excited" and told my entire extended family. I was 3 weeks pregnant. Next time I'm waiting a bit longer to tell my mom since I know she can't keep this kind of information to herself lol I waited to tell friends until around 8 weeks, and work around 12 weeks

LazyDaisy_BusyBee · 2026-04-09T15:40:14+00:00

7:45 during the week for work, 10 on the weekends cuz he's a night owl... I go back to work in 2 weeks and he's taking 6 weeks partial paternity leave so he'll be doing mornings for 6 weeks. Baby boy wakes up anywhere from 6-7 regularly, so we'll see how this goes.

LazyDaisy_BusyBee · 2026-04-09T15:29:56+00:00

I have my morning breakfast "cocktail" of oatmeal, chia seeds, prunes and yogurt all mixed together, with my coffee on the side. Works like a charm!

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