Don't have any clinical reasons for you.  However, I do have a baby reason:
Baby is demanding it!  In my mommy group I have about 7 4-6 month olds.  One
6 month old could care less about solids - he isn't interested in mom's
dinner plate or what she is putting in her mouth and when offered a spoonful
of something either turns his head or looks at the person offerning like
they are nuts.  :-)  A 4.5 month old is now pitching a hissy fit when her
mom eats and doesn't give her a taste.  I mean she gets MAD.  Mom showed us
in group today - it was hecka funny.  :-)  So mom went ahead and gave her a
taste of her yogurt and baby was in 7th heaven.  :-)  

 

My moms all want to know when to start - I tell them to watch the baby.
Please wait at least until 4 months - longer if at all possible.  But, if
your 4 month old is demanding to taste your food and drink your glass of
water then it is possible that baby is ready a little sooner than the books
say.  If your 7 month old could care less, then that is fine too - because
apparently his body is saying it is too soon - so go with it.  Like many
other things, "Watch the baby" tends to fit pretty well here too.  At least
it does in my opinion.  :-)

 

Warmly,

 

Jaye Simpson, IBCLC, CIIM

Breastfeeding Network

Sacramento, CA

www.breastfeedingnetwork.net

 


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