Quinn's new eating habits

In the mouth it goes!

My baby girl loves her Rice Mum's!

We had Quinn evaluated by the Early Intervention a month ago and a team of ladies came to the house to observe our baby girl. After an hour it was decided that Quinn would receive services twice a month from a nutritionist, developmental therapist and speech. She had some minor developmental and speech delays. Her weight and eating were the biggest concerns. Quinn is currently in the 5th percentile for weight at 16lbs 11 oz. The nutritionist informed us that she should be gaining 2-3oz a week. Well, that is not happening. Quinn barely gained 2 oz in two weeks when the nutritionist was here last week. Quinn now will have 1tsp of coconut oil added to her breakfast and dinner meals to boost her calorie and healthy fat intake. We are also encouraged to give her a Mum or Graham Cracker (Annie's Organic had no milk, soy, or eggs!) before each meal for her to explore. Quinn has no problem tasting the cracker or Mum. She is not a big fan of when she gets a piece in her mouth. She usually pushes that out with her tongue. But she does go back for a second and third try so we are heading in the correct direction. She takes the coconut oil ok as long as it is well mixed in her food. If she can taste it she will reluctantly attempt another bite. She still is eating her same baby food purees and we have attempted to add a new fruit/veggie combo every 3-5 days.

Quinn is headed back to the Allergist for a 2nd round of Allergy testing in April. We are hoping to get a better idea of all the foods she is allergic to!