Delaying Solids

Bradley's Rose · January 2011

Is anyone else doing this? DS will be 6 months on the 27th and at his appointment at the end of this month I'm going to ask pedi if it's okay to wait for a few moths before introducing solids. DS is gaining weight (he's 18 1/2 pounds!) sleeping well and acting full, so I don't know that he needs them yet. Is anyone else waiting?

kelleylk · January 2011

Nope, we just started this week with oatmeal and sweet potatoes. But, I would say go for it, if you feel he isn't ready. I had the same thoughts as you about a month ago, but DS was really showing a lot of the signs. He took to solids like a pro. We still nurse before hand though, so he still gets the good stuff.

GL with your decision.

ladybug8510 · January 2011

We will be starting in about 2 weeks after DD's next pedi visit. I feel like just this week she has started to show signs of being ready. Really being interested in my food. If you want to wait longer, I would discuss iron supplements with your doctor. You might also want to ask on AP board, I think some over there have waited until 7 or 8 months. I'm not positive though.

In the end though, you know your LO better than the pedi and if they aren't ready, they aren't ready. Go with your gut.

Ardmhs83 · January 2011

I feel the same way. However we will probably start after his 6 month visit just to get him use to using a spoon and the pedi said that if you don't use solids after 6 months then he would need vitamins and stuff like that. So solids it will be...plus we are excited to start them then.

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