Kaboutjie SA Mommy Blogs by Lynne Huysamen
There are loads of moms that start their babies on solids from 4 months old or even younger.
Here are some great reasons why you should wait until your baby is 6 months old to start solids:
- Baby’s digestive system will be more mature
- Baby will have a better immune system
- Baby will be more developmentally ready to eat food that is not liquid
- Baby will have lower risk of obesity
- Baby may have more protection from iron-deficiency anemia
Both my kids (now 3 yr and 6 yr) started at 4 months! That is what my doctor told us. Had no idea there were any risks starting before 6 months?
Most Doctors now a days recommend 4 months but that is only for rice cereal. Nothing ells. I would follow the advice mentioned above for my next baby.
I started 4 months with my 1st child and just before 6 months with my 2nd. There is such a huge difference and so much easier when you start later. My boy started feeding himself after about 2 weeks and refused mush! I would recommend waiting.
I want to wait until 6months with my girl
my little boy started 4 and a half months eating mostly everythinh by now 7 months old and eating so good he showed he was ready for solids medical or accordingly to advice yes you should wait but i say ho for it if baby us ready to eat…fresh steamed veggies can just be healthy