90th Percentile and Introducing Solids

kristenncl · June 2013

So most sources say to exclusively breastfeed until 6 months and then start to introduce solids gradually after that, but is it different when you have a bigger baby?

kat1221 · June 2013

Not that I know of. My son was off the charts and we still waited until 6 months. DD had her 4 month today and it also in the 95 percent and pedi said 6 months. She said we could try sooner but didn't need to.

Danni7535 · June 2013

No. The 6 mos. recommendation is because their stomachs are too sensitive to handle solids until 6 months. Also, breastmilk and formula are much more nutrient dense and high caloric than any solids. Solids before 1 are for fun and exploration, not for calories. Hence the saying, food before 1 is just for fun.

rockyrollgirl · June 2013

There are certain recommendations to start at 4 months sure: like if your baby has doubled its birthweight, dosn't seem satisfied with breastmilk/formula, is sitting unsupported, lost the tongue thrust reflex, and is showing an interest in food. It is entirely up to you if you want to start at that point, but a bigger baby dosn't necessarily mean they are ready to start solids. Ask your pediatrician, do some research and then do what seems right for you and your baby. This site has been mentioned many times, but wholesomebabyfood.com is a great resource.

rjeller32 · June 2013

I have never heard anything different about solid introduction when you have a larger baby. My firstborn was 90th percentile and all feeding advice was the same as a lower weight baby...

ForeverEverAfter · June 2013

The old recommendations included doubling of birth weight, but presently The recommendations say 6 months regardless of weight. Like pp said, breastmilk and formula are the most nutrient dense foods, so if they need more to eat, more milk is the way to go.

momofmanyinthemitten · June 2013

My babies were both big as well. We started DD on solids at 4 mos and we did the same with DS. They both took to it right away. I make sure to give him a full nursing session and then do a solids meal. I'm amazed at how much he wants to eat, even after nursing on both sides. So, if you have a big eater like mine are, you could try it and see how it goes. Plus, both of my babies slept better after starting solids.

lkm2006 · June 2013

rockyrollgirl:
There are certain recommendations to start atnbsp;4 months sure:nbsp;like if your baby has doubled its birthweight, dosn't seem satisfied with breastmilk/formula,nbsp;is sitting unsupported, lost the tongue thrust reflex, and is showing an interest in food. It is entirely up to you if you want to start at that point, but a bigger baby dosn't necessarily mean they are ready to start solids. Ask your pediatrician, do some research and then do what seems right for you and your baby. This site has been mentioned many times, but wholesomebabyfood.com is a great resource.

This both my nephew and niece were sitting at 4 months and very interested in solids so they began at 4 months. Neither were a larger baby.

My DS1 was tiny but was ready at about 5 and a half months.

The recommendation is 4 to 6 months so you should follow your baby's cues on when he or she is ready between that time.

dmhrn13 · June 2013

The newest research from the American Academy of Pediatrics says to start at 4 months to decrease the incidence of food allergies in the future. Talk to your pediatrician about it.

TMWarren85 · June 2013

dmhrn13:
The newest research from the American Academy of Pediatrics says to start at 4 months to decrease the incidence of food allergies in the future. Talk to your pediatrician about it.

This- I went to a seminar recently about childhood food issues and the introduction of solids was a hot topic. The AAP is starting to change their viewpoint on waiting to help decrease the incident of food allergies. The dietician and allergy specialist (this is her practice's opinion) suggested starting at 4 months and have introduced most foods that are appropriate prior to 6 months.

As always, check with your pediatrician and do your own research.

I started rice cereal at 4 months with DD and she was quite petite but she had hit all the feeding queues and she jumped right on. I made all of her baby food so that I was able to control the quality of her food, https://wholesomebabyfood.momtastic.com/ was a great resource for me!

With this LO, I will wait to see what my pedi says at 4 months, he's much bigger than DD was but he's still not showing signs of interest yet.

GL!

kristenncl · June 2013

Thanks for all the advice everyone. This is very helpful!

rockyrollgirl · June 2013

TMWarren85:
dmhrn13:
The newest research from the American Academy of Pediatrics says to start at 4 months to decrease the incidence of food allergies in the future. Talk to your pediatrician about it.
This- I went to a seminar recently about childhood food issues and the introduction of solids was a hot topic. The AAP is starting to change their viewpoint on waiting to help decrease the incident of food allergies. The dietician and allergy specialist (this is her practice's opinion) suggested starting at 4 months and have introduced most foods that are appropriate prior to 6 months.
As always, check with your pediatrician and do your own research.
I started rice cereal at 4 months with DD and she was quite petite but she had hit all the feeding queues and she jumped right on. I made all of her baby food so that I was able to control the quality of her food, https://wholesomebabyfood.momtastic.com/ was a great resource for me!
With this LO, I will wait to see what my pedi says at 4 months, he's much bigger than DD was but he's still not showing signs of interest yet.
GL!

Very interesting to see how much the research changes. Thank you for sharing.

Heyjordynhey · June 2013

I've never heard of introducing it early because the baby is bigger. my son was born 9 lbs 14 oz, and our doctor had him started on solids at 4 months. it really depends on your child and what your doctor says. don't let anyone influence how much or when you start feeding your baby.

MamaT83 · June 2013

My son is 5 months and in the 92nd percentile... I started letting him taste solids around 3 months but he wasn't ready and let me know it. He had no interest in it, and did not know how to swallow it yet. As somebody else posted, your baby will show you cues they are ready - sitting unsupported, losing the reflex to push food out etc. I tried once a week from 3 months to 4 months, and the week he turned 4 months it's like it clicked in his brain, and he started eating solids just fine at that point. I have not noticed that it makes any difference in his hunger, and my ped told me the solids are just a supplement at this point, bottles should still stay the same amount. But I do give him a little baby food every evening, and he is very eager to eat it and opens his mouth up like a little baby bird waiting for food haha.

Due to his size, I did start rice cereal earlier than recommended however, as his bottles were not satisfying him.

Andie41 · June 2013

Interesting thread. It seems like the advice is always in flux; it already seems different than from when I was starting my DD on solids just 3 years ago!

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