Along the lines of what was already posted on this topic, mothers who aren't making enough milk and must supplement are often encouraged to introduce solids a bit earlier so less supplement (usually ABM) is needed. Of course, this assumes the baby is ready, healthy, and everything is otherwise normal. I look at the introducing solids issue from the perspective that more breastmilk is better; if the baby is already getting something other than breastmilk, real food is probably preferable to an engineered product, but if the baby is getting only breastmilk, why rush introdicing complimentary foods? --Diana in NY *********************************************** Archives: http://community.lsoft.com/archives/LACTNET.html To reach list owners: [log in to unmask] Mail all list management commands to: [log in to unmask] COMMANDS: 1. To temporarily stop your subscription write in the body of an email: set lactnet nomail 2. To start it again: set lactnet mail 3. To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet 4. To get a comprehensive list of rules and directions: get lactnet welcome