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I would probably split the difference and start at 7 months (5 months adjusted). But also just watch her for signs of readiness. Does she reach for your food and/or smack her lips when you are eating? Is she sitting unassisted? etc, etc.

I would check with readiness and also seek the advice of my pediatrician.

@Ginabean3: we started at almost 7 months with olive. (it's already fuzzy!) she was born 5 weeks early. in general i went with her adjusted age for every milestone because she was behind at least 5 weeks.... usually more for every milestone.

@Ginabean3: my daughter was 5 weeks early and we started about two weeks before her real 6 months. She was showing signs if readiness before then but I chose to wait. I would ask your pediatrician. Usually babies are very good at letting you know when they are ready!

@Ginabean3: Glad you posted this. I've been wandering, too. Our boys were only 4 weeks early, and while they are definitely a little delayed, it seems to only be 2-3 weeks. My plan is to check with our ped. and watch for the "readiness" signs, but my expectation is starting around 6 1/2- 7 months.

My little one was 7 weeks early and we waited until closer to her adjusted 6 month birthday. She wasn't really interested until then anyway...