Which age would you base starting solids on?

Beccaboo0713

My baby was born exactly one month early. Would you base starting solids on his actual or adjusted age. I would think adjusted but my pedi said to start solids sometime within the next month. What do you girls think?

lemen99

The neonatalogist told us to start at 6 months adjusted 3 months actual!

 

duchess0727

If your baby is big, then go ahead and start.  We started my son very early at 2.5 months because he was already 15 lbs.  My daughter at almost 6 months (5 months adj) is just about 13 lbs and is just starting cereal and not really ready for it. 

Denesdia

Adjusted age has been the consistent answer for us.  We just started cereal this week, and Zoey is just over 8 months old (actual), but her adjusted age is not quite 5 months.  I think it is important to follow the cues that the baby gives you, too.  We are going slow, but who cares, right? 

Beccaboo0713

He is a big baby, about 16 lbs. I am thinking about waiting till he is 5 months (4 months adj) and start then. Thanks for the reply's.