This is not a forum for debate or judgment, simply an informative piece about when to start feeding your infant solids based on the NEWEST guidelines of the American Academy of Pediatrics and several other creditable sources. I do not judge you if you started earlier or later. To each their own.
From kellymom.com (not me, another cool chick named Kelly):
Health experts and breastfeeding experts agree that it’s best to wait until your baby is around six months old before offering any food other than breast milk. There has been a large amount of research on this, and most health organizations have updated their recommendations to agree with current research. Unfortunately, many health care providers and written materials are not up to date in what they are advising parents. Following are just a few of the organizations that recommend that all babies be exclusively breastfed (no cereal, juice or any other foods) for the first 6 months of life (not the first 4-6 months):
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Ugh - so why do so many pediatricians push you to feed your infant solids at 4 months? There are lots of myths out there about when to start solids. Go with your gut - it's your kid. You get to make the choices, just know that there is evidence out there that waiting until 6 months has many benefits.
We actually waited until 7 months with both of our kids to introduce solids. We intended to start at 6 months, but travel delayed our start for both of them. And guess what, they didn't starve. We also do not feed our kids rice cereal. It has zero nutritional value and have you tasted that junk? Gross! We do a variation on what's called "Baby Led Weaning". You can read about it here and here. Basically, you offer small bites of real foods (we started with banana, avocado, steamed sweet potatoes) that they can "chew" with their gums. I do still use some (organic) baby food for convenience and ease. This combination approach works for us.
Whatever you do, invest in some bigger bibs and prepare for a disgusting change in your kid's poop.
Ellis "chewing" on dried mango at 7 months with zero teeth - and not much more hair.
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