Did you wait for doctor approval before starting baby on anything other than breast milk or formula?

Question

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No matter what age you started or what method you used (BLW or cereal & purées), did you wait until the doctor told you it was ok to start them? Or did you just think your baby was ready so you went ahead and gave it to them?

Answer

In my experience (personally and here on Glow), doctors sometimes give the okay way ahead of the actual recommended start time (many doctors give the okay at four months but most major health organizations recommend waiting until six months).  So there’s no way I’d be starting food even before that. There are so many potential risks that can be lifelong (and some that don’t even show up until later in life).  We’re talking diabetes, obesity, gastroenteritis, and so many more. I guess I don’t understand why people would risk something like that.

Answer

I definitely waited. Just got the go-ahead today actually. Baby girl's fixing to start solids!

Did you wait for doctor approval before starting baby on anything other than breast milk or formula?

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