Of late most of the times when I try to feed S with cereal (rice/oatmeal,mixed with either BM/Formula/water) he purses hislips tight after 1 or 2 spoons. He used to eat better. I have tried different consistencies. Some days i try to force a few spoons more by tricking him to open his mouth, but with every spoon I feed he makes a disgusted frown and then eventually, uses his hands legs anything for that matter to push the spoon away or topple the bowl.
My Q is should I give him more, after he purses his lips? I have read it takes time to get adjusted to a new taste...so do I give him a few more spoons after he refuses?? I don't want to create an aversion for eating by feeding him more...He used to eat better earlier, which make me think he was ready for solids...he will be 6 months in 12 days time.

Let me know ur opinion.

Thanks,
Tweetie San replied. Hi Tweetie,
At this age ,ur baby is definitely ready for solids.He purses his lips: it may mean that he is not liking the taste. If he not ready to take rice/oatmeal, why not start with some mashed fruits- banana,papaya etc.
My doc says- before offering any food to the baby, their mom should try it first.If mom likes it , the baby wud definitely like it. The whole point is to make food more interesting for them.
What I do for Jiya is :
boil different combinations of vegatables(potato,carrot,tomato,lauki,raw banana,pumpkin,some greens etc),and rice and/or dal,mash it and then strain it. I also put some haldi and very little salt(almost nil) while boiling.I also sometime add coriander/mint leaves to enhance the taste.
For starting,the consistency should not be very thick:instead of mashing, you can give him the stock and then slowly, increase the consistency.First give him 2-3 spoons only.
I also give Jiya Glucose biscuits dipped in milk. You can try that too.

Hope this helps!!
...and all the best!

Love,
Sanghamitra.