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I dont mean to be rude, but your doctor is wrong about milk not providing enough calories for a six month old baby. I'm very surprised a doctor would say that to you.

You really don't need to stress, I promise! He'll figure it out. It just takes some babies a little longer than others.

We do a mix and I say it took about 3 or so weeks for him to really get the hang of feeding himself. Almost three months later and some nights all he does is squish his food. But at least he gets the feel for it.

@QBbride: We did a mix of homemade, chunky purees and BLW to start at 6 months. LO couldn't have cared any less until about 7 months when he started being more interested, and at 7.5 months a switch clicked and he wanted his lunch! the next two meals followed shortly thereafter, and by 10 months he was definitely hungry and it wasn't an option to just skip a meal. He has been EBF/nursed so I have no clue what his milk intake looked like but.. he is now 12.5m, 24 pounds, 30 inches tall so... he survived just fine on milk alone for a few months Trust your gut!

Following as well.

On the topic of the ped's comments: My understanding is BM has enough calories but is deficient in some nutrients like iron and stores of iron present from birth can start to get used up around 6 months.

@grizz: Hah! This. We got the go-ahead for solids at 4 months and have been half-heartedly trying every couple weeks since then. She looks super interested in her food, will reach for it.... and then spit it out.

Like others have said, don't stress