Solids

lolob45

DDs dr told us at her 4mo check up that the latest rec is to wait to intro solids in EBF babies until 6mo but my sis told me that if DD was STN but now isn't because she wants to nurse then it might be time to intro rice cereal.

How do I know when is the right time? Any tips for introducing solids and I assume I start with rice cereal with a little breastmilk in it?

We are doing the RNP to crib transition as well as transitioning out of the swaddle bc she is rolling back to front and front to back so I'm a little worried about making Tom many changes at once.

Any tips?
DD is 18wks

cagoldi

lolob45 said:

DDs dr told us at her 4mo check up that the latest rec is to wait to intro solids in EBF babies until 6mo but my sis told me that if DD was STN but now isn't because she wants to nurse then it might be time to intro rice cereal.

How do I know when is the right time? Any tips for introducing solids and I assume I start with rice cereal with a little breastmilk in it?

We are doing the RNP to crib transition as well as transitioning out of the swaddle bc she is rolling back to front and front to back so I'm a little worried about making Tom many changes at once.

Any tips?
DD is 18wks

The right time is when your pedi tells you, not your sister. Whether or not your baby is STTN should not be the impetus for starting solids.

You don't have to do rice cereal, we're going to skip it altogether.

hilalk

I would listen to my pedi. It is normal for babies not to STTN at this age. Unless there are some issues it is recommended to wait at least 6 mos to introduce solids if not later.

blondii428

hilalk said:

I would listen to my pedi. It is normal for babies not to STTN at this age. Unless there are some issues it is recommended to wait at least 6 mos to introduce solids if not later.

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PrimRoseMama

We skipped rice cereal. Whether your baby STTN has nothing to do with it. We did oatmeal with water-- he did not like the Breastmilk with it. We then moved on to fruit/veg/meat purée.

BelhurstBride

Is your sister a pediatrician?

Mom38673

Listen to your Pedi.  There are a number of reasons why your Dr may want you to wait.  If you think your LO is ready, call your Pedi and discuss it with them.   We skipped cereals all together.  LO did not care for them.  I started with veggies.  It worked great.  My LO was ready at a little over 4 months.  His weight was good, and he was more than showing interest.  Now at almost 6 months, the little joker thinks he can walk and eat just like his 9 year old sister!   There are a number of signals your LO will give you when they are ready.  Search it on TB.

look1nbeyond

oh I wanted to ask what the "signs" they show? 

My LO is almost at that bridge too for solids. 

BelhurstBride

look1nbeyond said:

oh I wanted to ask what the "signs" they show? 

My LO is almost at that bridge too for solids. 

https://kellymom.com/nutrition/starting-solids/solids-when/

https://wholesomebabyfood.momtastic.com/readyforsolids.htm#.UwZLJnnWTwI

look1nbeyond

THANK YOU FOR THE LINKS ^_^

daniann333

cagoldi said:

DDs dr told us at her 4mo check up that the latest rec is to wait to intro solids in EBF babies until 6mo but my sis told me that if DD was STN but now isn't because she wants to nurse then it might be time to intro rice cereal. How do I know when is the right time? Any tips for introducing solids and I assume I start with rice cereal with a little breastmilk in it? We are doing the RNP to crib transition as well as transitioning out of the swaddle bc she is rolling back to front and front to back so I'm a little worried about making Tom many changes at once. Any tips? DD is 18wks

The right time is when your pedi tells you, not your sister. Whether or not your baby is STTN should not be the impetus for starting solids. You don't have to do rice cereal, we're going to skip it altogether.

same here.  Rice cereal is actually just a filler.  There is no real nutritional value to it.  Up your feedings and see if LO is satisfied.  Growth spurts will cause them to eat more.  

wildbutterfli2001

My pedi said they prefer if you wait the 6 months however it is ok to slowly introduce solids after 4 months if your child is showing interest... People have been telling me since our LO was weeks old that we need to start giving him cereal bc he wakes so often at night to nurse, but talk is cheap and everyone seems to know what is best for your child... *rolls eyes

Do what you are comfortable with and follow your childs cues, after all you know them best

roo1oo

I just went to LOs 4 month checkup on Monday and his pedi said we could introduce solids at any time. She said in the last year new research has suggested introducing a variety of foods earlier can help avoid food allergies. But still, you should go by what your pedi recommends, and if they want you to wait until 6 months you ought to consider their advice. My LO is at risk for celiacs so we are going to introduce gluten to him before 6 months (due to research recently done suggesting that introducing gluten between 4 and 6 months reduces the risk of developing celiacs).