when did you start your LO on solids/baby food or rice cereal?

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6m is the recommendation from all major health organizations. Despite if a dr says ok at 4m doesn’t mean it is the correct up to date information or ok to start. They aren’t required to stay up to date with current information. Drs don’t have nutrition education in Med school, if they do it’s very little and only basics. 
Here are the ready signs to look for and info about early feeding. Also info of why not to feed rice cereal, (it’s just not healthy at all).

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I didn't do cereal. And most current research shows that 6 months is the best time to start. Despite the "ok" from the pediatrician at 4 months and having really chunky little boys, I waited until 6 months because of the research. There are really no benefits to starting early. I didn't feel the need to rush and cause potential risk.

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Never rice cereal. Rice cereal is no longer recommended. I started my baby on solids at five months and change, after speaking with her doctor- she was a bigger baby, showed interest in food, and at first try was able to swallow properly. We only did a couple of bites of purées (one kind, I believe it was sweet potatoes) a day, and monitored her milk consumption and diapers to make sure it was going well. Six months is the widely accepted starting point, but you should always consult your doctor. If your doctor suggests rice cereal or younger than five months I suggest getting a second opinion.

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6 months when she was able to sit without support, could pincher grab things, and no longer had the thrust reflex

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BLW at 5.5 ish months

when did you start your LO on solids/baby food or rice cereal?

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