When to start foods?

Question

My daughter will be 5 months next week. I have seen on this app and spoke to other moms and have seen that they have started their babies on puréed food? I haven’t at all. I’m confused as a first time mom when does this start? I had her four month checkup and never thought about bringing it up. She has been strictly on formula and that’s it.

Answer

6 months, sitting mostly unassisted and the tongue reflex is mostly gone is the best time for the current health recommendation. Feeding solids before 6 months and meeting those milestones has been linked to obesity and damaged gut health.

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You dont have to start, the recommended time is 6 months so you have until then to get started doesn’t matter what others are doing. I started with my son at 5 months because i saw he was showing signs of being ready. Apart from being able sit almost unaided etc i was eating a banana in front of him and he just would not stop crying so i went to put it down to console him and the banana passed by his face and he literally threw himself towards it with an open mouth 😂 i started him on purees the next day! Just one veg or fruit at a time, one or two teaspoons a day for lunch. its really just for fun and for him to taste new things. At 6 months ill be starting the “real food” 😊

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Our pediatrician recommended purées at 5 months. She wants us to do a combo of purées and baby led weaning. I don’t feel a rush so I may wait longer than (which she supported). I recommend speaking with your pediatrician since that’s your child’s provider :)

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We got the all-clear for rice cereal and then, in a few weeks, oatmeal. But only small amounts once or twice per day and if she shows signs of not wanting it then we stop. It’s not to replace any bottles, but just to see where she’s at with swallowing. My doctor specifically said it’s not for nutrition but almost like practice. She said when she turns 6 months we can start with puréed yellow and orange veggies.

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We just had our daughters 4 month appointment today and we were told we can start her on foods now. However, based on all the research I’ve done, it’s best to wait until 6 months due to gut health. Their little digestive systems aren’t fully developed yet.

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I’m waiting until 6 months per current recommendations.

When to start foods?

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