How early is to early?

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My little girl is 2 and a half months old and  super interested in food. Shes been picking her head up since birth with suprising strength and now she can support her head for extended periods of time without assistance. For the past few weeks she stares and me and my hubby whenever we eat moving her mouth like shes chewing and getting increasingly upset as time goes on that we're not sharing with her to the point we try not to eat in front of her because she gets so upset. Shes checking all the boxes the pediatrician gave us for signs shes ready to try pureed foods but idk if it's a good idea because we weren't expecting her to show the signs until atleast 4 months. What do you think should I listen to the signs shes giving me or should I give it more time?

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More time. Their stomachs are no where near able to handle anything other than BM or formula until 6+ months

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You could really do some damage if you start before four months.  The risks include (but aren’t limited to): obesity, diabetes, eczema, gastrointestinal issues, and more. And they don’t necessarily show up right away, these could be things she suffers with later in life. 
It’s not worth it. Don’t risk it.

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She needs to fill up on milk and needs nothing else. Her body is not ready. I would not give my baby, despite the signs, food at that young age.

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She has to be 6+ months. If you do it before, you run the risk of creating numerous health and intestine problems for her. 
Speak with your pediatrician and keep in communication with your pediatrician. They will let you know when your child can start baby food. But please don’t do it now. That’s really bad for her and her intestines aren’t built for solids yet.

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Just because she can lift her head up and shows interest in food does not at all mean her digestive system is ready to handle it. Six months is the earliest and always talk to your baby’s pediatrician before starting solids. 2 months is waaaaayyy too early.

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The very earliest they say you can give them solid foods is 4 months. Their little stomachs cannot manage food any younger. Though it’s best to wait until they are 6 months. This is all what my doctor said to me. I would definitely talk to her doctor and see what they have to say though. 
That’s just my opinion 2 months the is way to young, they need all the breastmilk or formula you can give them to help them grow. At that age and only solid foods (after the doctor gives you the ok) after their bottle.

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Wait until she’s at least 4 months at the very, very earliest. My health visitor told me no earlier than 17 weeks but to wait until 6 months. Starting too early can cause stomach problems in later life. Their tummies only need and want milk at this age x

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Thank you guys! I think you're right it's much better to wait!

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I gave my son Mexican beans juice when he was 3 months old lol

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