Getting "permission"

megmb24

Our pedi said to wait until 6 months to introduce solids. She said unless I notice she is eating more frequently then I can give her rice cereal. I told her I wanted to skip that and start her on veggies first. She looked at me like I had 10 heads, but didn't really say no. I was fine waiting, but she is showing all the signs lately of being ready for food. Someone said the other day to watch your baby not the calendar. I just feel like she is ready. My question is would you call and ask if we can start, or just follow your mom instinct? I understand calling and asking about medications and what not, but do I need permission to start foods?

Tapthathank

You absolutely do not need permission to start your LO on solid foods.  You are the mom.  You know your baby best.  If she seems ready - go ahead and start!  She may not seem like she likes it the first couple times, but she is just getting used to the texture and taste.  Keep at it - she will get the hang of it.

MrsWhipple

I would go ahead and try it. Your LO will let you know if they are not ready. 6 months is just a guideline.

Neener73

No, you don't need to ask permission.  DS's pediatrician said we should try to hold off for as close to 6 months as possible but gave us all of the hand-outs for starting DS on solids at DS's 4-month appointment.  We ended up trying solids soon afterward because DS kept watching and opening his mouth while we ate.  We gave him some oatmeal to see if his tongue thrust reflex was gone.  It was and he loved the oatmeal.  Other than peas, he's loved everything he has tried.

hooslisa

she who delivered decides. 

that is all.

ashS10309

hooslisa:

she who delivered decides.nbsp;
that is all.

I agree!

megmb24

Yup this shizz is going down. That was the final push I needed, thanks ladies!!

As if my mom buying me a baby bullet and avocados weren't enough of a push already!

babyike

You do not need permission from your pedi to start solids anytime after 4 months.  And skip the cereal IMO.  Start with simple mashed foods like avocados, bananas, prunes, pears, sweet potatoes, etc.  If your LO is acting ready, then give it a whirl.  Worst case scenario, she's not quite ready and you just hold off another week or two.  GL!

lady_tytah

ashS10309:

hooslisa:

she who delivered decides.nbsp;
that is all.

I agree!

Yep!

Andreabks

if LO is acting ready, give it a try.  if LO isn't ready they'll just spit it back out. then try again in a week or so.

always interesting to see the difference in Pedi's.  our's is younger and gave the ok at 4 months to start solids as long as she was sitting up in her high chair ok.  she also said we could skip ceral if we wanted to, but we have used it 2x a day during month 4 to help with the spitup issues.  i stopped it a few days ago because she's having a hard time with the teething, and i started veggies at 5 months (last week) so she's getting it that way instead.

Keoh1215

Definitely follow your mommy instinct! I think all babies are different and you need to go by baby, not by the book.

Mzbr

hooslisa:

she who delivered decides. 

that is all.

Agree! 

Merried_2008

Our pedi said anywhere between 46 months. He's young too. He said the rice cereals are good to give because they have added iron. Especially for a bf baby