When to start giving baby food

Question

My baby is 5 months old. He eats rice cereal so well and can sit up. Was wondering if it’s okay to start giving him baby food in the jars? Or maybe smush up a banana and give to him? Or is it still too early? When I google some say 4-6 months and some say 6 months so wanted some personal opinions!

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If he was cleared to eat rice cereal by your ped he can eat anything. Rice cereal is a waste anyway so most people start with real purees anyway.

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My son started eating baby food at 4 months just once or twice a day. Once he hit around 6 months he started eating 3 jars a day.

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rice cereal is awful
talk to your child's pediatrician about veggies and fruits

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My pediatrician cleared us at 4 months because my daughter could sit up. She ate jar food for two months (not every meal, just whenever I felt like it) and at 6 months I tried banana chunks (she had her two bottom teeth at this point) and Cheerios. We’ve never looked back! She’s 9 months now and loves to eat!

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Not a mom but I think if he can completely sit up on his own without help/support it’s okay

When to start giving baby food

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