When are you introducing solids?

Question

Pediatrician said we could start introducing solids, however, I heard it was best to wait until 6 months... what are you guys doing? What are the pros & cons of starting solids before 6 months?

Answer

I’m gonna start him once he’s 6 months. The pediatrician told us to wait until 5-6 months.  I started my daughter at 4.5 months, but that was before I was better educated in the subject.  I’ve since learned all major organizations recommend only breast milk/formula for the first 6 months.  I’ve also learned that starting solids too early is linked to obesity, diabetes, eczema, and celiac disease.  There really is no pro to starting early.  It’s not like it makes them sleep longer or anything (lol I wish😩)

Answer

I know a con before 6 months is that their gut microbiomes may not actually be ready for it, so you can effect the proper development of it by starting solids too early. 
Also there is an increased risk of childhood obesity by starting too early...thats correlative though, I believe the correlation that if you start early you are more likely to over feed them overall

Answer

We got the green light but I know my LO is not ready. He has zero interest in our food. We plan on waiting until 5.5 or 6 months. It makes me husband nervous haha but I just know he’s not ready. You’ll know mama when they’re ready.

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Our pediatrician advised us to expose our baby to common allergens over the next couple of months. Doesn’t even have to eat them necessarily, just be exposed to them, rub a little on their mouth etc. Citrus, eggs, strawberries, seafood, things like that. As far as solids we are waiting until baby shows developmental signs of readiness, which he is not yet doing. She also advised us that when first beginning solids we should focus on palate exposure to healthy foods. Like feeding vegetables. Worry more about nutrition later.

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Thank you so much everyone !! I have decided to wait, my little one 18+5 and we will wait u til 5.5/6 months ! 😋

When are you introducing solids?

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