When is the best time to introduce solids to a baby?

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My son is four months old and the PA at the pediatrician's office says it's okay to start introducing some solids, but I feel like he's too young. What do you guys think? He also has had really bad reflux since he was born so I want to be cautious about it.

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Also always remember food before one is just for fun. They still NEED formula or breast milk as their main source of nutrition. Solids before one are just to get them used to textures and tastes

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Rule of thumb is 6 months or sitting up  unassisted I believe. Go with your gut, if you feel he's not ready he's probably not.

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Thank you ladies for your feedback. Based on everything you've all said and my own instinct, I'm going to wait. I want to make sure he's not so wobbly while sitting and showing more interest in food.

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Are you nursing? If so, I personally would hold off as long as possible, to about 6 months.

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We waited for our son to show signs, and when he started staring at our spoons going from our plate or bowl to our face and pitching a fit at each bite, we decided it was time lol. We started with just introducing one new thing every week or two to check for reactions, and he loved it. He was (and is) a huge eater, so he still drank a lot of formula through the day and evening.

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I have always went by.... If an 8oz bottle no longer fills baby up its time for food, for me it has been about 6-7 months all my kids have been in a health weight and no problems

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Food before one is just for fun, and the recommendation is exclusive breastfeeding until six months. So, I'd go with six months. If only do it earlier if there was a particular health concern.

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My kids were about 4 months when we started. You will know when its time. Your baby will start showing interest in food. Thats how my kids were.

When is the best time to introduce solids to a baby?

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