Lurker: Feeding Solids

kmornelas29 · June 2013

Just curious, when are most if you starting baby on solids? I know American Pediatrics suggest 4 to 6 months, and most pediatricians say 6 months now, but I know some moms who start at 4, because they say they can just tell LO needs to start!

When do most of you plan on starting?

jbatch · June 2013

I plan on 4 months!

this decaf life · June 2013

AAP suggests 6 months, not the range any more. Other things to look for are doubled weight & sitting unassisted. We'll start DD around 6 months. She's maybe doubled her weight, she's pretty small so I'm not positive and can not sit yet.

portentosa · June 2013

I started 2 weeks ago... about a week shy of DS turning 5 months. I don't think there's a magical age for things. Some babies are ready sooner and some later. I took my cue from DS... he was sitting up, interested in my food, had lost his tongue thrust reflex, and had doubled his birth weight.

He's had peas, sweet potatoes, and carrots so far and loves it! He gets 1tbsp a day after his 5pm milk. I'm making chunky purees and have both fed him and let him feed himself with his spoon (very messy!). And actually last night I had steamed carrots myself and after DS loved his carrot puree so much the night before I just handed him one of my own carrots off my plate. He chewed on it a bit, but not much went down. Solids at this age is about exploring, learning, and fun.

MJM3108 · June 2013

Don't have anything set in stone, I'm waiting for cues from DS. Like PP mentioned, doubled birth weight and sitting unassisted, but also making sure the tongue thrust reflex is gone. He has his 4 month appt next week, so his pedi and I will discuss it more then. Don't rush it!

Wild_flower25 · June 2013

in a month probably, 5.5 mos

OakTreeMommy · June 2013

I'm not waiting for a specific age just watching for signs that DS is ready for solids. Mainly that the tongue-thurst reflex is gone and that DS can sit unassisted.

rockyrollgirl · June 2013

I started at 4.5 months

NicoleWI · June 2013

6 months with the first two kids. Started this weekend with DD2 just over 5.5 months because she is super interested in my food.

ForeverEverAfter · June 2013

At least 6 months. I also want her to be sitting unassisted. She's close, but not quite there. She already lost the tongue thrust reflux and can drink from an open cup with help. I think she'll be ready by the time she's 6 months though.

aklawrence1 · June 2013

We started at 4.5 months. I think you have to go on your baby's cues, and no matter what anyone drills at you, do what you think is best and right for you. DD has had sweet potatoes, peas, and peaches. She was not a fan of peas, but loved the other two. I guess she's gonna be a sweet eater, like her mama. Anyway, do what you think is right!

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portentosa · June 2013

JandACoffee:
In the meantime she is enjoying frozen breastmilk popsicles

Mind = Blown

I have never heard of this and never in a million years would have thought of it on my own! Perfect for hot days!!

*runs off to make breastmilk popsicles*

runningyogimama · June 2013

trombgirl:
JandACoffee:
In the meantime she is enjoying frozen breastmilk popsicles
Mind = Blown
I have never heard of this and never in a million years would have thought of it on my own! Perfect for hot days!!
*runs off to make breastmilk popsicles*

Can you make formula popsicles, too?? My mind is also blown at this concept...not that my LO is old enough, since I'm just lurking ahead from 0 to 3, haha.

amandadawson · June 2013

I started at 6 months! It is very important that baby is ready for solids

Heyjordynhey · June 2013

I started at 4 months with my son, and he's now almost 6 months and he's perfectly healthy. We started at 4 months when our pedi told us to start. I know a lot of people say that food under one should just be for fun and that formula/breast milk should be their primary source of food, but my son eats 3 meals of oatmeal and baby food a day and one bottle before bed and he's perfectly healthy. A lot of people are going to have their own views on when to start but it's all up to when you think your LO is ready

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