After starting solids can it cause a tummy ache?

Question

5 month old started solids yesterday. She had maybe a quarter to half a teaspoon of food or purée. She did fine all last night but she seems kind of gassy today and like she has a tummy ache. Is this normal? I am thinking it’s just her digestive system getting used to it. Should I still feed her tonight? Pediatrician wants her on solids now

Answer

It sounds like babes tummy isn't ready the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends to wait until 6 months and all signs of readiness. (Pediatricians are not required to keep up with recent research) food before 1 is just for learning as before 1 their main source of nutrition needs to come from either breastmilk or formula

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Depends what you fed her. I’d start off with plum purées. It has a lot of fiber and easy for them to digest. Also I’d give it another month because their guy isn’t developed until 6 months old. Our pediatrician gave us the green light at 4 months but we chose to wait until 6 and I’m glad we did. We didn’t have any issues

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My ped recommended I start my daughter on cereal around 4-5 months, but it gave her bad stomach aches and constipation so I listened to my gut and stopped. Started again at 6 months but skipped the cereal and did tiny portions of purée. She’s almost 2 now, healthy, and eats anything! Listen to your own intuition, no need to rush into solids.

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Yeah. I started my son at a week shy of 4 months and the following week his pediatrician asked if we started him on food. We already had and I started off giving him small bites over 3 days then he would eat a whole tiny container of baby food. I also gave him pudding. It didnt seem to irritate my baby but every baby is different

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I started at 4 months with my 1st but the main source of nutrition is milk , maybe try a different flavor or brand.  Also belly massages help with the gas.

After starting solids can it cause a tummy ache?

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