anyone delaying solids?

minipyro

I want to delay solids for as long as my milk will hold out. I read so many good things about it that I want to try. 12 months is my goal, but 9 months will be doable if needed. What do you think? opposite opinions are fine! I have no problems with parents who give their child solids!

 Thanks 

AppleMomma

I plan to delay solids as long as possible, hopefully 12 months! DS pedi says that the longer you hold out the less chance for food allergies later on.

SheriBT

We are starting at 6 months which was recommended to us by our pedi.

KandM05

wow, i never heard of delaying until 12 months......is that safe for baby? I love EBF so i'm curious, what kind of things did you read about delaying until 12months ?

moonfaerie

SheriBT:

We are starting at 6 months which was recommended to us by our pedi.

This...although now I am curious about this solids thing...never heard of that before. I never second-guessed the pedi and I don't BF anymore, but I think if I EBF then I'd be interested in this.

LoveEeyore

With #1 I delayed until 7 months- but once she used a pincer grasp to remove food from my fork. fed herself, chewed/gummed, swallowed and happy danced for more, it was time.  My twins started today at 5.5 months b/c they were showing serious readiness.  There are many benefits to delay.  Many many cultures feed BM only for 12-15 months.  I think it's great, but if you were my IRL friend, I would ask you earnestly to be flexible and follow baby's cues.

kellymom.com  has great info on delaying.

minipyro

KandM05:

wow, i never heard of delaying until 12 months......is that safe for baby? I love EBF so i'm curious, what kind of things did you read about delaying until 12months ?

I didnt know you could do this either. Then I had a mommy meeting with my moms in my neighborhood. When I found this out, I did more research. IF a mom's milk can keep up, it will thicken and change for baby to get what he/she needs.

delaying solids can prevent allergies. DH had childhood allergies. Here is a link:

 https://www.kellymom.com/nutrition/solids/delay-solids.html

  

Jen&Joe06

I have never heard of delaying solids for that long. Is there a particular reason why?

We plan on starting between 5-6 months. I can tell he is really interested in it now (almost 5 months)

CalledOut

I've read over and over again that all of a baby's nutritional needs are met by BM for the first 12 mos. and that - even after starting solids - BM should remain the main component of a baby's diet for the first year. 

Having said that, my pedi recommended solids begining at 6 mos., although I never asked about delaying. 

minipyro

LoveEeyore:

With #1 I delayed until 7 months- but once she used a pincer grasp to remove food from my fork. fed herself, chewed/gummed, swallowed and happy danced for more, it was time.  My twins started today at 5.5 months b/c they were showing serious readiness.  There are many benefits to delay.  Many many cultures feed BM only for 12-15 months.  I think it's great, but if you were my IRL friend, I would ask you earnestly to be flexible and follow baby's cues.

kellymom.com  has great info on delaying.

I completely agree. He acts interested when we eat, but I gave him a baby spoon and then he was content, making me think he is more interested in the objects. For NOW anyway.  

LoveEeyore

minipyro:

LoveEeyore:

With #1 I delayed until 7 months- but once she used a pincer grasp to remove food from my fork. fed herself, chewed/gummed, swallowed and happy danced for more, it was time.  My twins started today at 5.5 months b/c they were showing serious readiness.  There are many benefits to delay.  Many many cultures feed BM only for 12-15 months.  I think it's great, but if you were my IRL friend, I would ask you earnestly to be flexible and follow baby's cues.

kellymom.com  has great info on delaying.

I completely agree. He acts interested when we eat, but I gave him a baby spoon and then he was content, making me think he is more interested in the objects. For NOW anyway.  

And that's a perfect example of following cues.  With all 3 of my kids, when their cues were loud, clear and unmistakable, it was so easy.  They just knew what to do...Honestly I wanted to wait until 7-9 months with the twins to spite everyone who felt the need to tell me what they thought my kids needed.  Plus, I hate pumping, but I use BM to thin out all foods.  Oh well, the masters have spoken!

LoveEeyore

minipyro:

LoveEeyore:

With #1 I delayed until 7 months- but once she used a pincer grasp to remove food from my fork. fed herself, chewed/gummed, swallowed and happy danced for more, it was time.  My twins started today at 5.5 months b/c they were showing serious readiness.  There are many benefits to delay.  Many many cultures feed BM only for 12-15 months.  I think it's great, but if you were my IRL friend, I would ask you earnestly to be flexible and follow baby's cues.

kellymom.com  has great info on delaying.

I completely agree. He acts interested when we eat, but I gave him a baby spoon and then he was content, making me think he is more interested in the objects. For NOW anyway.  

And that's a perfect example of following cues.  With all 3 of my kids, when their cues were loud, clear and unmistakable, it was so easy.  They just knew what to do...Honestly I wanted to wait until 7-9 months with the twins to spite everyone who felt the need to tell me what they thought my kids needed.  Plus, I hate pumping, but I use BM to thin out all foods.  Oh well, the masters have spoken!

minipyro

I would rather delay until 9 months than start him at 6 months and he have allergies. I know he is eager but I think its better for his health to delay. But thats just my opinion. Just like If he would be eager to walk before crawling I would delay that too, if I could, because that would not be good for his development also.