Is this wrong? Advice please

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My friend has a 8 month old baby that’s really only eating formula and sometimes 1-2 times a week baby food. She thinks this is okay and she’ll try to introduce foods after he turns 9-10 months old. She said formula/breast milk is the main thing babys need until 1 year old. Baby is very healthy but I thought babys need other food way before 1. Is she starving her child? Is this wrong?!?

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No she isn't starving her child. Food before 1 is just for fun.

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Honestly it’s not your business. She’s not a bad parent and it IS just fine. If you really are concerned I would suggest reading up on it or asking a doctor and not relying on info you read on a forum.

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She’s definitely not starving her child if he’s getting enough formula. 
Food at this stage is about learning how to eat and chew. My girl was ready early for food. Other babies I know weren’t interested until well after 6 months.

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As a pediatric therapist, she’s definitely not  starving her! Food at that age is more for learning than nutrition. however not introducing foods can lead to all sorts of issues with oral motor development, sensory feeding challenges, and speech. I see it all the time. Every kid is a little different tho but hopefully she lets the little one explore more food and textures sooner rather than later 😊

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No even the doctors say all they need is formula or breast milk until 1 but can start with baby food and such at 6 months.. but like others said it’s not really your business 🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️

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No, my son is 7 months and still doesn’t eat purées. I offer it to him but he doesn’t want. When he’s ready to eat he will

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No. A lot of allergens are not to be introduced until a year old. Most doctors recommend introducing baby food puree’s around 6 months and solids around 9-12m. Our son began interested in solids early (around 4-5m) but my sister in law only just began feeding her 1 year old solids last month. Just depends on baby and how they handle food. But no, she is not “starving her child”.

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No she's not wrong

Is this wrong? Advice please

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