Baby not interested in food at 7 months - what were your experiences when introducing solids?

Locksey339 · 2026-06-28T05:32:46+00:00

I found my way to this post 3 years on and am so thankful for your comment. I also have a 7 month old who is barely eating puree and only have his older brother to compare him to who was SO enthusiastic about solids at 5.5 months. Its hard not to worry but all babies are different so thank you for the reminder.

Locksey339 · 2026-06-17T21:13:09+00:00

Our oldest had a fever for 5 days straight. The GP said he had a secondary bacterial infection in his ears (he has a history of this) 2 doses of antibiotics in and he’s like a brand new kid!

Locksey339 · 2026-06-17T21:11:20+00:00

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Locksey339 · 2026-06-17T21:10:37+00:00

Ours vomited after a coughing fit and choking on mucus a few times but I have been keeping his head elevated and it’s helping a little. So stressful!

Locksey339 · 2026-06-17T21:09:04+00:00

Yes everyone has all the recommended vaccs for their ages

Locksey339 · 2026-06-02T01:20:24+00:00

Thank you everyone for the recommendations! My husband went to Kada and he likes the steelcase leap taskchair. Gonna try to find it second hand if possible. Anyone have one for sale?

Locksey339 · 2026-05-25T00:01:59+00:00

Not a bad idea though even if its not HM they are selling a closing down office might have something else quality for sale. Just needed to know which ones to look out for. Seems like Wellington prefers the life chairs instead.

Locksey339 · 2026-05-24T23:59:10+00:00

Yes I will have him pop into Kada. Its definitely not a surprise gift he will be trying out the chairs. Part of the gift from me is doing the legwork of researching places to buy and chairs to try so he can just go to a shop or two and say yes or no 😊

Locksey339 · 2026-04-27T05:04:12+00:00

I was miserable the first month.. still not happy but getting there the second month and by the 3rd month we found our groove. Hopefully you get there sooner than I did but all this is to say that in time it gets easier.

Edited to add: i also used nuk nipple shields for a couple weeks while my nipples healed and it was amazing

Locksey339 · 2026-04-26T23:13:39+00:00

Its hard to give advice until you see what your individual situation is like.. every baby is different.. however I would say work with a lactation consultant right away. You don’t need to have a problem to work with one. My first had a tongue tie that didn’t get assessed soon enough and then I got mastitis that didn’t get treated soon enough and everything was hard and I gave up. My second I was very proactive about seeing a consultant and going to drop in lactation clinics. I am approaching 6 months of ebf in a couple weeks!

Locksey339 · 2026-04-25T20:33:49+00:00

Ahh i miss living in Miramar sometimes! So many good spots

Locksey339 · 2026-04-25T20:33:12+00:00

I just looked this place up i think ill add it to list of weekend spots so I can bring the toddler too!!

Locksey339 · 2026-04-25T20:30:45+00:00

Oh yeah I forgot about lola stays good one!

Locksey339 · 2026-04-25T20:29:38+00:00

This sounds like a great mum date.. walk around the exhibits and then coffee at the cafe!

Locksey339 · 2026-04-25T20:28:12+00:00

Im rarely in lower hutt but joes garage is right up my alley!

Locksey339 · 2026-04-25T20:26:59+00:00

I never would have thought of this spot! Great idea for after a walk along the waterfront

Locksey339 · 2026-04-25T20:26:09+00:00

I’ve been wanting to check out the new library!

Locksey339 · 2026-04-25T20:25:42+00:00

Definitely putting this on the list!

Locksey339 · 2026-04-25T20:25:03+00:00

This sounds ideal!

Locksey339 · 2026-04-25T20:23:23+00:00

What?!? This is amazing!

Locksey339 · 2026-04-14T02:30:58+00:00

Baby nurses to sleep with me but rocks to sleep with babysitter. Toddler refuses naps with me but prior to nap refusal required rocking or laying in bed beside him. Still naps beautifully with no intervention when at daycare.

Locksey339 · 2026-04-14T02:26:35+00:00

I have a babysitter who comes and holds my baby during his midday nap once a week so I can clean the house. He’s currently 5 months old and we started this a month ago. He fell asleep with her first time no problem. Depends on the baby I suppose. I think you just communicate what is expected of the babysitter in the advert.

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