When is it safe to start food?

Question

My mother and father in law are always trying to put food and drink (such as jelly and tea) on my 2 month olds paci. It drives me crazy because she is so young but my husband tells me they have done it to all the grand kids. She has already tried four formulas and finally she’s on a hypoallergenic formula so she’s already been having belly issues. This is my first child so am I just being paranoid or should I really put my foot down more?

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Put your foot down. You need the okay from doctor first, I believe cereal is four months and food is 6 months (don’t quote me on it) but 2 months is WAY too young

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6 months is recommended. Two months is way too young. Put your foot down and do not leave them unsupervised if they refuse to listen

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2 months is way to early! Some countries recommend starting at 4 months while others its 6 months. 
With regards to people trying to feed your baby please hun put your foot down. It’s YOUR baby, and you know what’s best for you child! You’ve for this mama! 💪🏾

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2 months is too young. My baby’s pedia does not recommend until 6 months because she said there was a study that babies who started food early are prone to being obese and diabetis.

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Nothing but formula or breast milk until 6 months with all signs of readiness being met

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Absolutely put your foot down. Not only is it way too early, but jellies often contain common allergens, such as strawberries. It is recommended to introduce them between 6 months and a year, but an allergic reaction at 2 months wouldn’t be a good thing. Your husband really needs to back you up on this.

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Put your foot down. Some pediatricians will give you the okay at 4months and some will give you the okay at 6 depending on baby’s development. 2 is super young and not okay.

When is it safe to start food?

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