https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 17 May 2026 20:02:01 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-important-is-it-to-wait-til-6-months-for-solids/page/2#post-1763755 Thu, 17 Jul 2014 07:45:09 +0000 Honeygold89 1763755@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I started Noah with rice cereal at 4 months and around 4 1/2 months I started adding bananas. I tried carrots but he wouldn't eat it and I had to throw the whole bowl of cereal away I'm thinking next I'll try a little sweet potato. He just turned 5 months this pass Sunday but I'm waiting until 6 months before feeding him baby meats and veggies and fruits. I can't wait to see how he takes it </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-important-is-it-to-wait-til-6-months-for-solids/page/2#post-1763721 Thu, 17 Jul 2014 07:29:51 +0000 artsyfartsy 1763721@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>After thinking more about it, we have decided to still delay until 6 months. I'm excited to try but we can wait. If he keeps acting ready and giving me more signs then we will start sooner! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-important-is-it-to-wait-til-6-months-for-solids/page/2#post-1763700 Thu, 17 Jul 2014 07:19:22 +0000 Grace 1763700@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I waited until 5.75 months. I wanted to err on the side of caution in case her gut wasn't ready. Didn't want to deal with constipation issues. And waiting meant that she got good with a sippy and water before she started solids (took a good month). That again, helped to keep constipation away. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-important-is-it-to-wait-til-6-months-for-solids/page/2#post-1763689 Thu, 17 Jul 2014 07:10:20 +0000 Mama Bird 1763689@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We started around 4.5 months because DS was eyeing our food and seemed ready. It went well, he wasn't eating a lot at first but it really helped with some tummy issues he was having. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-important-is-it-to-wait-til-6-months-for-solids/page/2#post-1763662 Thu, 17 Jul 2014 06:48:20 +0000 Booker504 1763662@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Pediatrician suggested we start rice cereal at 4-5 months. I tried but he had no interest. Closer to 5.5 months I tried purées still no real interest. It just sits in his mouth and dribbles out. Now at 6 months we are trying BLW. He loves playing with the food, and exploring but not really eating which is fine. I will add he is a big fan of nursing, and I'm ok with it because it is so much easier. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-important-is-it-to-wait-til-6-months-for-solids/page/2#post-1762653 Wed, 16 Jul 2014 14:00:03 +0000 matador84 1762653@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I got too excited with my son to start solids-cereal at 4 months (he hated it). I started purées at 5 months and I didn't even realize how bad the constipation would be. It was awful! Waiting until 6 months for dd to try anything. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-important-is-it-to-wait-til-6-months-for-solids/page/2#post-1762648 Wed, 16 Jul 2014 13:58:24 +0000 lavender 1762648@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We started oatmeal at 4 mths and started some purées at 5 mths. R was totally ready. Trust your mama instincts. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-important-is-it-to-wait-til-6-months-for-solids/page/2#post-1762631 Wed, 16 Jul 2014 13:52:47 +0000 immabeetoo 1762631@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The virgin gut theory makes sense to me; I guess for me it was more there was no compelling reason to start earlier. They're eating table food for the rest of their lives. I don't think it's that big a deal either way but we will prob wait longer with LO #2! It was just more work and more mess and more diapers. It was also our first bout with tummy troubles unfortunately and made his sleep worse at first! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-important-is-it-to-wait-til-6-months-for-solids/page/2#post-1762607 Wed, 16 Jul 2014 13:47:33 +0000 looch 1762607@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think it's more important to pay attention to your child's cues. I think food in general is something that pedis across the globe don't really fully understand or agree on. As an example, I was advised to begin with pureed meat at 4 months! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-important-is-it-to-wait-til-6-months-for-solids/page/2#post-1762591 Wed, 16 Jul 2014 13:42:15 +0000 Caly 1762591@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We waited til 6 months based on our ped's advice. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-important-is-it-to-wait-til-6-months-for-solids#post-1762584 Wed, 16 Jul 2014 13:40:22 +0000 bushelandapeck 1762584@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We were given the green light by his ped at the 4 month appt and started shortly after. He did great and has been eating a ton ever since! I say listen to your instincts. The worst that can happen is he isn't interested and you try again later. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-important-is-it-to-wait-til-6-months-for-solids#post-1762570 Wed, 16 Jul 2014 13:36:34 +0000 PurplePeony 1762570@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Our ped said at her 4-mo appointment that we could start when she seemed ready. That seemed to be around 5.5 mo but we were traveling and I didn't want to start until we were back home. Then she caught a cold, so we waited until she was better. It just happened to coincide with her 6-mo birthday, so that was her first taste of solids. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-important-is-it-to-wait-til-6-months-for-solids#post-1762487 Wed, 16 Jul 2014 13:05:35 +0000 rhododendron 1762487@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It's crazy, but at the time, they told my mother to start me on solids as soon as I got home from the hospital, because I was a big baby and they said I would be hungry! I'm thinking it's no coincidence I was a very colicky baby... Luckily I turned out ok. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-important-is-it-to-wait-til-6-months-for-solids#post-1762132 Wed, 16 Jul 2014 11:07:17 +0000 Mrs Spoon 1762132@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I waited until 6 months and I'm glad we did. 1. It's a lot more work than just BFing and a heck of a lot messier! 2. It was a lot more fun at 6 months because she could sit up on her own and handle food with her own hands. She didn't have the fine motor skills before that. </p> <p>Lastly I've done a lot of research about the development of the gut and all evidence points towards babies needing more time for their gut lining to properly seal. </p> <p>But go with what feels right for you. Mama always knows best and you need to do what's right for your family. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-important-is-it-to-wait-til-6-months-for-solids#post-1762010 Wed, 16 Jul 2014 10:41:44 +0000 catomd00 1762010@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We got the go ahead to start at 4 months from our ped. I did not agree with that whatsoever though. We're doing BLW and waiting until closer to 6 months to start, especially due to the concern that their stomachs may not be ready yet. We put my 5 month old in the high chair with us every night at dinner and she plays with a fork and spoon and watches us. She's very close to ready if not ready, but we're still waiting until 6 months to try. I'm in no rush for yucky poos! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-important-is-it-to-wait-til-6-months-for-solids#post-1761998 Wed, 16 Jul 2014 10:37:37 +0000 MamaPhoenix 1761998@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We started at 6 months. Our ped told us that 1. babies digestive system isn't full closed yet and there could be possible leakage of gut bacteria. 2. food before 1 is just for fun. Babies do not produce the proper enzyme in their saliva to breakdown and absorb nutrients before 1 from solid foods. 3. babies sometimes lean towards eating more food and less BF/Formula. which is more important source of nutrients before one years old.<br /> It amazes me how so many Dr.s/Peds all give different advice. In the end the decision will be up to you and what works for your baby. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-important-is-it-to-wait-til-6-months-for-solids#post-1761967 Wed, 16 Jul 2014 10:27:10 +0000 mdf106 1761967@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I researched this extensively, and I could not find any information other than sometime between 4 and 6 months is good. I found no evidence that waiting until 6 months was better than starting earlier, only propaganda. My pediatrician encouraged starting closer to 4 months, but I waited until 5.5 months. There is some evidence that starting solids closer to 4 months, especially highly allergic foods, reduces the likelihood of food allergies, which was the basis of my pediatrician's recommendation. LO was not really into solids, and did not get upset, or have digestive problems, he would just not eat much, so it was not really a problem. I did not push it, but kept offering, and at 9 months he got into solids. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-important-is-it-to-wait-til-6-months-for-solids#post-1761936 Wed, 16 Jul 2014 10:20:59 +0000 mrs. wagon 1761936@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>With Wagon Jr. we tried at 5 months and he wasn't really ready. With LMW we didn't really start... oops... until she grabbed a piece of my donut and threw it down the hatch, at 7 months. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-important-is-it-to-wait-til-6-months-for-solids#post-1761842 Wed, 16 Jul 2014 09:48:18 +0000 Alivoo01 1761842@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We started at 5 months because DS was small so the pedi recommended we wait till then. Otherwise, he recommended starting oatmeal at 4 months. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-important-is-it-to-wait-til-6-months-for-solids#post-1761837 Wed, 16 Jul 2014 09:47:12 +0000 mrsjyw 1761837@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We started at 5.5 months! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-important-is-it-to-wait-til-6-months-for-solids#post-1761834 Wed, 16 Jul 2014 09:46:18 +0000 AmeliaBedilia 1761834@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>From the AAP website: Early introduction of solid foods is concerning because babies’ bodies are not yet prepared for these foods, and early introduction may increase the risk of some chronic diseases. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-important-is-it-to-wait-til-6-months-for-solids#post-1761829 Wed, 16 Jul 2014 09:45:20 +0000 avivoca 1761829@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Also...the poop gets so gross when you start solids. But you get used to it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-important-is-it-to-wait-til-6-months-for-solids#post-1761821 Wed, 16 Jul 2014 09:42:28 +0000 LuLu Mom 1761821@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We started at 4 months, but that was at the doctor's recommendation due to weight issues. I would have waited to 6 months due to the scare of allergies. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-important-is-it-to-wait-til-6-months-for-solids#post-1761814 Wed, 16 Jul 2014 09:40:46 +0000 MrsTiz 1761814@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Go for it! We started just before 5 months </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-important-is-it-to-wait-til-6-months-for-solids#post-1761810 Wed, 16 Jul 2014 09:39:27 +0000 Mamasig 1761810@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We started at 4 months - DS was definitely ready. It just totally depends on the kid! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-important-is-it-to-wait-til-6-months-for-solids#post-1761798 Wed, 16 Jul 2014 09:34:41 +0000 Crisark 1761798@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We started at 4months. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-important-is-it-to-wait-til-6-months-for-solids#post-1761759 Wed, 16 Jul 2014 09:22:58 +0000 MapleMoose 1761759@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Our pedi gave us the OK to start solids at our 4 month appointment. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-important-is-it-to-wait-til-6-months-for-solids#post-1761757 Wed, 16 Jul 2014 09:22:55 +0000 lamariniere 1761757@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>With LO1 he was ready and receptive by about 4.5 months. LO2 wasn't interested until 6 months. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-important-is-it-to-wait-til-6-months-for-solids#post-1761687 Wed, 16 Jul 2014 09:01:00 +0000 theknest 1761687@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>With our first we started at 4 months b/c we were excited and our doctor said we could give it a go. Now with my second (almost 5 months) I'm in no hurry. Seriously, I feel like once I put a spoon in her mouth she will no longer be a baby - she will become a big girl that eats real food. Nope, I'm not ready for that, who cares if she is! :wink: </p> <p>We'll probably start around 6 months - going to try to be better about BLW this time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-important-is-it-to-wait-til-6-months-for-solids#post-1761638 Wed, 16 Jul 2014 08:46:39 +0000 T.H.O.U. 1761638@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We started and it took some time, but as long as you aren't forcing it on him and just letting him go at his own pace, start whenever! </p>