I have 4 children...my oldest I started solids at 3 months (thanks doc for 
that "great" advice) he nursed until he was 15 months.  Is now a picky eater 
and has some speech issues.  My next child did not accept any solids until 
he was 12 months and was nursed until 2.  He has no issues with food...will 
try anything, no food sensitivities (but some chemical sensitivities) and no 
speech issues.  My third I introduced solids at 6 months and nursed until he 
was 2, he has a bunch of food sensitivities and is a very picky eater, no 
speech issues.  My 4th started receiving solids at 9-10 months, she nursed 
until she was 5.  She has some food sensitivities (red dye and sulfas), no 
speech issues and not a picky eater at all.

Just a sample size of 4...not scientific but interesting nonetheless.

Colette L. Baran
IBCLC, LCCE, CD(CBI), CHBE
(413)652-3433

'I am only one, but I am one. I cannot do everything, but I can do 
something. And I will not let what I
cannot do interfere with what I can do.' (Edward Everett Hale)

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Laura Wasielewski" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Friday, June 04, 2010 1:14 AM
Subject: "delayed" introduction of solids/extended exclusive bf and 
potential for feeding disorder


> Hello Wise Ones,
>
> I have a question. In the speech/OT feeding therapy world I have heard it 
> said (more than once and even from speakers at continuing ed courses) that 
> delayed introduction of solids, beyond 6 months, may lead to/contribute to 
> feeding disorders due to the lack of sensory input from different textures 
> as well as lack of oral motor practice/experience manipulating a 
> non-liquid bolus. What do you all think? I'm especially curious to hear 
> from those who did not introduce solids until your children were 
> significantly older than 6 months. Has anyone observed a child that was 
> averse to textures or had difficulty chewing or other evidence of impaired 
> oral motor skills after starting solids later than 6 months?
>
> I searched the archives and didn't really find an answer to my question.
>
> Thanks for sharing. I appreciate your help in bringing my professional 
> worlds (speech pathology and lactation consulting) together!
>
> -Laura Wasielewski MS, CCC-SLP, IBCLC
>
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