Dr. Rob wrote: >For those who remember my posting a few months ago about >the baby who wouldn't latch that I got to latch by myself one day, >he has a new problem. >He is now 6 months, 3 weeks and doesn't want solids. Mom has >tried cereal mixed with BM and squash and banana. She has tried >a cup, spoon ,and her finger. Baby now closes his mouth if he >sees the spoon. Sounds like baby is giving a very clear answer about whether he is ready for solids. :-) I have one of those. My daughter has food allergies and was *very* clear that she did not want solids, just like this guy is. Around 11 months she began showing some interest, but she still eats much less than the average 2-year-old. She's extremely healthy -- has been sick just twice for less than 24 hours each time. Not anemic. Fine in every regard. George Wootan writes about a Japanese study in which babies suspected to have allergies had nothing but breastmilk for two years and showed no ill effects. (He didn't include a citation, unfortunately, or I would give you more information.) Are the parents upset because the baby isn't interested yet? Janice Berry Columbus, OH