I have heard babies can start solids as soon as
four months. But other resources say to wait until six months or even later. So
what does the research say? Most of the experts recommend waiting until around
six months, including the World
Health Organization, American
Academy of Pediatrics and La
Leche League. If you choose to introduce food sooner, it is best to delay
until baby is at least four months old, since starting earlier can lead to
increased risks of allergies,
obesity and diabetes.
Rather than rely just on age, there are a few
developmental milestones that offer better clues when Henry is ready to start
foods:
- Ability to sit up with little support
- Ability to reach for and grab objects
- Ability to bring objects to his mouth
A few weeks before he reaches six months, Henry
is definitely working on these skills. He can sit in his high chair with
minimal support; he has started reaching out for toys and grabbing at my hair;
and everything is headed in the direction of his mouth, although his accuracy
needs a bit of improvement.
Although some of my friends with babies want to
wait to introduce their babies to food, I’m definitely ready for Henry to start
solids. Since our breastfeeding journey ended early, in some way this is my
second chance to provide Henry with a good food foundation.
Plus, Daddy is tired of paying formula companies to feed our child. Buying formula can be quite expensive.
Plus, Daddy is tired of paying formula companies to feed our child. Buying formula can be quite expensive.
So Henry, Daddy and I are ready for the next
stage. Let’s get started!
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