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Have you guys gave your October baby food? Because my little is about to be 4 months and already some squash and some Baby Mum-Mum aka tether cookies... still poops fine but I'm just wondering if it's ok?? Should I stop?

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I started since he was 3 months. I started just a little bit first, a bite or just a lick. Now he eats two tablespoon once a day every other day. He is doing great, had no negative effect yet.

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Food before 1 is just for fun. Babies younger than 6 months should have nothing but milk

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I think you should NOT ask if what your doing is OK, or if you should stop.... Every mom on here has their own OPINION, and some just think that they are right and have all facts.... Its a wonder anyone survived generations before us without all these stupid made up rules.  You are mom! You know your baby, do what you feel is best!  Good luck...

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There is absolutely no reason to rush giving solids. Why do something that could potentially harm your baby?

Guidelines have changed because we have BETTER research and information. The most current and update info is to wait until at least 6 months. It hurts NOTHING To wait but it could harm to start early.

This isn't to bash you mama. I know you love your baby and are doing your absolute best. But frankly these other comments about it being a lifestyle choice or mommy's intuition are just sadly very uninformed. That isn't how science works. It's unwise to ignore the best recommendations just because we don't want to do it a certain way or we are excited for something new.

Unless absolutely necessary you should avoid solids until at minimum 6 months. There are a whole host of potential health problems from starting early.

Good luck mama! I wish only the best for you and your sweet baby no matter what you do!

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I always believed no solids until 6 months old, but to each their own 😊

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It's not a perfect science. Your baby will show you when they are ready for solids. She will be able to sit up on her own (think about how uncomfortable it can be for you to swallow foods if you're not upright), has lost the tongue-thrust reflex (which shows she's ready to start swallowing foods), and shows an interest in food, then she's probably telling you she's ready. For most babies all this will be apparent around 6 months. For some babies, they're little bodies are ready to try food early. Your child knows when she's ready. If you think she's showing you those signs then bring it up to your pediatrician. It wouldn't hurt to stop and just call for their opinion.

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I'm waiting until 6 months I think.

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Just to be clear I am not saying formula and early solids are the worst ever. It just isn't optimal. When I learn new information I evaluate and adjust where needed. I'm just providing the info.

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I was reading an article about introducing flood to your baby. Because different people will say 4 months. Some 6. But they say after 4 months of they can hold their head up perfectly on their own and sit up then you can start introducing food. But to be safe get the yes from your pediatrician.

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The recommendation is 6 months now as opposed to four. I would wait because really babies don't have a NEED to start solids this early. This is a good article

http://thestir.cafemom.com/baby/123600/10_reasons_to_delay_solids

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