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I wouldn't keep trying right away . . . does he show any interest in food? I only started solids because LO was reaching for my food at 6.5 months, otherwise, I would have waited. There is no rush to start solids . . . as they say, food before 1 is just for fun.

I'd take a break and try again in a few days when he's feeling better. If his nose is stuffed he's probably freaking out that he can't breathe through his mouth.

He will tell you when he's ready. Don't push it, but offer it casually.

My mom's mantra is patient persistence. She's a feeding expert and my own personal baby feeding guru.

I'd take a break - you want it to be a fun experience, and not for him to associate meal times with crying. If he's under the weather that could be all there is too it. Maybe try again in a few days?

take a break. try again in a few days.

Why did you decide to start in the first place?

If he's sick I would stop. Even at 16m lo has no interest in eating when she is sick.

Isaiah flipped out when we first tried solids. We took a break for a week and when we went back to it he was ready. Don't put the pressure on you both. Step back, take a breather, and try again later

I agree with others who said to take a break. The solids experience is just for fun right now, it should be an enjoyable experience for you both!

Yep I agree, revisit in 2 weeks or so. It should be fun - there is no reason to push it this early!

@Adira: we didn't start solids until almost 7 months. he was showing a few ready signs, reaching for our food, sitting up, etc. by 5 months. our first try at 6 months was okay, but he wouldn't even open his mouth he next few tries, so we waited another month, until his food grabbing got more insistent!

no harm in waiting, there's no magical switch that flips at 6 months that makes a baby ready for food

Poor guy. I'd wait until he is feeling better to try again.

Maybe put him in his high chair at meal time with you guys so he can get used to it.

@Adira: aww poor baby X! Hopefully it was just the cold? Could you try putting purée on his tray and just letting him play with it a few times? Maybe eventually he will take a taste on his own? Congrats on starting solids!

@Adira: my LO didn't get upset but also really didn't care until 7.5 months. Then he really got interested in eating instead of just playing

Maybe once he is feeling better and used to the chair try putting some food on his tray and see what he does. He might like having control over what goes in his mouth.

One day you won't be able to feed him enough.

@Adira: we did a mix of chunky/homemade purees that were thick Enough he could sort of pick them up and whole foods. We also would load the spoon and then let him take it. So his first meal was an avocado slice and avocado mash on a spoon he was in control of.