When did you start baby on solid food (baby food, BLW, whatever)?

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My pediatrician is ADAMANT about not starting solids for any of her patients before 6 months. Other pediatricians in the same office say 4 months. My son is showing all the signs and I’m frustrated we’ve been told to wait with no reason other than “none of my patients will have food before 6 months, period.”

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Like another poster said-- what's the big rush? You risk baby's system not being ready, & there isn't any actual benefit to starting before 6mo.

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The other pediatrician saying 4 months has outdated information.

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There’s no way to tell if there digestive symptoms are developed enough at 4 months and there’s probably been problems doing it so early which is why they’re probably telling you to wait. At 6 months it’s just more safe. You’re not hurting anyone and there’s no risks by just waiting 2 months and doing milk vs. doing it at 4 months and having complications.

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What's the rush?

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I gave my babys puree foods at 4 months and our food like eggs, fruit etc at 6-8 months. My pediatrician gave me the go ahead each time they turn 4 months.

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I waited until 6mo with our eldest but our 4mo is sat in his high chair shouting at us for food! He looks really interested in what we’re eating and gets excited when he gets put in his highchair so we’ve been giving him little tastes of puréed fruit and veg (not loads but enough to satisfy him). He loves it!

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I don't understand what the rush is? I thought milk/formula was recommended for at least 1 year. The way I see it is BLW makes sense, and I find it hard to believe that's a 'method'. Shouldn't you let them guide you to when they are interested and ready for solids?

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I started purées fruits and veggies at 4 months. Once she was home her head up on her own and showing signs of interest in food. Doctor said the time frame is usually 4-6, listen to your baby and cues. She was less full after bottles and wanted more I knew it was fine. And most importantly she loves it! Almost 8 months now and we are getting ready to introduce meat soon

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My son’s pediatrician gave us the go ahead at four months. That same pediatrician told us to wait until 6 months with out oldest who is now almost 4 years old. The guidelines and recommendations have changed. Maybe wait until 5 months or push it as long as you can?

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I started my daughter on mashed sweet potatoes around 5.5 months, but it was pediatrician approved. She was breastfed exclusively, but not gaining weight as much as we would have liked.

When did you start baby on solid food (baby food, BLW, whatever)?

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