For the last several days, Jace had not been sleeping as well as in the past. He’d fall asleep while nursing, but wouldn’t stay asleep for long. When I put him down in his crib he’d begin to cry and overall was taking fewer naps. He’d want to nurse more frequently like he wasn’t getting enough. My milk is still plentiful, but it occurred to me that he might be ready for food. Not just rice cereal, real food.
I happened to have carrots in my fridge, so I boiled ‘em up and threw ‘em in the food processor and fed them to Jace pureed with just a little bit of water.
And he loved them! You could call him the King of Carrot Flowers, even.
You know when babies try a food for the first time? They often scrunch-up their faces as they are learning a new taste and texture? Didn’t happen with this kid. He acted as though he’s been eating carrots his whole life. No reactions whatsoever. Except for lunging toward the next bite. I dished up what I thought was a hearty first portion and then had to get more. Twice.
And when it was all said and done:
What is that? Contentedness? He took a nearly 3 hour nap afterward, was awake for an hour and then slept from 10 pm – 8:30 am.
That full belly was just what he needed to get back to his old sleeping patterns.
What a doll-face! I miss that stage! Exploring all the firsts, and the food, and the sweet little round baby face! He is at the top of the cute chart. Glad you found the solution so quickly! You’re a pro at this mom stuff.
Looks like he has an orangeish glow to him too!
Awesome!!
Harper’s been sleeping really bad so I’ve been increasing her food and it’s worked too. If only they could talk! We’d figure out things so much sooner, huh??
He is such a cutie. Isn’t it amazing how just a little thing like carrots can make them content at that age.
Carrots are a fave around here too!
I really hope he continues to sleep well for you. Ziggy was an amazing sleeper from 8 weeks until about Jace’s age… Now? Not So Much. :)
what a cute carrot story. notice his eyes are on the camera at all times! looks like the boys had a great time at the hotel. fun, fun