Solids fail. Try again later?

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I tried starting my 4 month old on solids, and he hated it and would just spit 99% of it out. I feel like it's a waste of rice cereal, time, and energy. I'm thinking of trying again in a few weeks or so. Is that reasonable?

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It's recommended to wait until 6 months.

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If he's pushing it out with his younger, it means he hasn't lost his thrust reflex, so he's not ready. I would wait one or two months.

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Try again in a few weeks, or even wait until 6 months. They don't NEED too be on solids until a year.

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I'd say go ahead & wait. Maybe try again at 5 months & see if the reflex is gone.

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No rush :) maybe he just isn't ready yet.

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Thank you everyone!!

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I am currently weaning my 14 wk old son which has been advised by a peadiatrician due to a medical issue. Were hoping it will prevent the need for stomach surgery. I started out on rice as advised and hes done well on this absolutely loves it and gets very excited bless him. He swallows it straight away and doesnt push any out of his mouth. However anything over then rice im struggling with as he eats it great no problem but imediately after screams like hes in bad pain. Was told its not connected to his stomach issue but im not convinced to be honest. Im keeping him on the rice only now and will try introduce the other simple fruit and vegetables in few more weeks. Your little one is not ready for weaning if pushing it out the mouth my peadiatrician warned me my son could do this as hes very young to be weaned but luckily hes been good. Its recommened 6mths and earliest 5mths to try rice id say. I wish i could wait longer i hate weaning him so early but no choice if i wish to avoid stomach surgery.

Solids fail. Try again later?

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