Just an fyi. Dr. Newman is not advocating starting solids with *exclusively
breastfeed" babies earlier than 6 mos. He is suggesting that if a baby is
already getting formula supplementation (esp through his preferred method
of an at the breast feeding system) before 6 months than it may be ok to
introduce solids earlier, to help reduce stress on mom and to avoid
introduction of bottles.
Direct quote from his book follows:

"It’s not necessary to wait until six months before starting solids. Health
Canada, the Canadian Paediatric Society, UNICEF and other groups encourage
mothers to breastfeed exclusively to six months. However, if the mother is
supplementing with formula, she is not exclusively breastfeeding anyway.
Most babies can take solids around four months and if the mother is tired
of using the lactation aid, starting solids can avoid bottles.",

I find that in the US many moms are still being told by their pediatricians
that starting solids is ok at 4 mos even when a mom is exclusively
breastfeeding and has no supply issues.
Since I work for WIC I will be still be giving the standard message to
start at "about 6 mos"

Sally W. Greene, MS, IBCLC

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