Perched up on the chair in the hotel room
Because Charlie's weight has not kept up with his height growth we discussed some "solids" (they aren't solid foods, they're liquid...but whatever) solutions with Chan-Sizzle. She says he can take up to 4 tbl of food per seating 2x day but he's doing about 1 tbl per feeding. We've changed the process but trying to feed him 3x/day and by adding formula to his rice cereal (instead of water that I was doing before for extra calories). 3 feedings a day can be challenging, especially when you are on the road and need to be patient. On the road this time I realized I'd better be able to do it on my own and not count on Jose to hold him. Charlie is quite the squirmer so I strapped him into his stroller harness and sat him up like a big boy and he did quite well. Another bonus to the peg - just wipe it down and you're ready to hit the road.
Charlie always likes to put his feet up - wherever he is! We ended up staying for an extra day and as a result I got smart and starting feeding him in just his diaper (and bib) to save clothes.
Mmmm...that's good.
Steps: (a) Mix soy formula, 2 ounces of water for 1 scoop formula. In a small bowl measure 2 teaspoons rice cereal and add formula (mix) until not chunky but not runny :-) Feed/mix with solid of the week - this week we're all about sweet potatoes. During and afterward I'm trying to give Charlie the extra formula in his sippy cup.
With consecutive rolling it's getting more and more difficult to leave Charlie alone even to go to the bathroom. We need to get babyproofing or just get an indoor fence/octagon so I can keep him away from the hazards but he can have enough room to play. Unless he is sleeping the travel bjorn/pack n play only lasts about 10 minutes because he can't roll very far. At home he likes to roll wherever he wants to go and then - many, many times will only be inches (maybe centimeters) from his goal item (usually the remote control) and he will squawk because he can't reach.
Yes, that's a hot tamales box in the bjorn....he wants to touch/hold/gnaw on everything and I make few compromises but this was one of them.
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