Can you start solids at 4 months?

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Just curious because I heard one girl did that and I was just super surprised. I wouldn’t ever take that risk because I’m super careful kind of person but let’s say a baby is already meeting all the qualifications needed at 4 months can you start the solids? I know her baby was pretty big at birth so I’m sure she started that early because her baby probably was already sitting up and etc. just curious about it.

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My daughters doctor said absolutely no solids until 6 months.

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It would be outdated and most likely unsafe. Those ready signs are to be met for many many reasons.

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6 months is best not only should they meet the developmental requirements but also because babys digestive system is still developing and maturing. Some kids may show no signs or issues with starting at 4 months but may have digestive issues later in life. Also baby cereal is the worst thing to start a baby on as it is hard to digest and has practically no nutrients. If you want to start baby on cereal order sprouted online. Sprouted wheat is technically the only wheat that can be digested.

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With my son (7 years ago) my doctor got me to start him on solid food just after 4 months old, but it usually isn't recommended until 6 months

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My daughter just turned 4 months yesterday. Her doctor said we can start on rice cereal mixed with breast milk twice a day for a month. She started showing signs like she can sit up for a certain amount of time, she is chewing, and she is looking at us when we eat.

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Size doesn’t correlate to developmentally ready. 
Four month old babies aren’t ready for solids.

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My daughter started minimal amounts of cereal around 5mo but she still isn’t really ready for the spoon or purées, I strongly suggest waiting. It’s not worth all the hype to start them when they aren’t ready, it’s actually a little frustrating.

Can you start solids at 4 months?

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