starting solids 4 or 6 months??

**MissMetal** · 25-05-2009 14:08

what is the current reccommendation to introduce solids?
ive been told 6 months but i hear people say its 4 months

**brocknjakesmum** · 25-05-2009 14:13

it used to be 4 but they now recommend 6, but i think it depends on your bub. if you think they need it then you can only give it a go.

**2lovelyboys** · 25-05-2009 14:19

I was told 6 months, then again they make food starting at 4 months. I tried my second one at 5 months and he refused until he was 6 months anyway. If you think they're ready, just try I guess....

**misskittyfantastico** · 25-05-2009 14:20

6 months
http://www.bubhub.com.au/infosolids.php

**MissMetal** · 25-05-2009 14:26

thanks for the link

A friend of a friend of mine has a 12 week old & she was giving him potato & gravy

**MsMummy** · 25-05-2009 14:32

Originally Posted by TattooMummy

thanks for the link

A friend of a friend of mine has a 12 week old & she was giving him potato & gravy

Besides the obvious...does she know how much sodium is in gravy?

I checked the WHO web site a couple of months ago and it's still 6 months, but there was another thread recently where somebody suggested the WHO recommendation was going to change back to 4 months.

How confusing!

I just followed the signs of readiness on the kellymom web site (which coincided with about 6 months), and we do baby led weaning anyway so he just takes what he wants.

**MissMetal** · 25-05-2009 14:35

i know i was so shocked... she was like yeah he loves it

but what can you say to her when she has 5 beautiful & healthy kids

**MsMummy** · 25-05-2009 14:47

Originally Posted by TattooMummy

i know i was so shocked... she was like yeah he loves it

but what can you say to her when she has 5 beautiful & healthy kids

Of course he loves it, sodium is pretty addictive!

My partner looks pretty healthy but his diet is pretty ordinary sometimes. Who knows what's happening inside his body!

Even if they are healthy, I think it's better follow the guidelines. Unless recommended by a doctor, why bother with solids at 3 months? It's just more work, if nothing else!

**MissMetal** · 25-05-2009 14:56

I completely agree with you

but i dont think it was my place to say anything, it would have caused all sorts & this chick can be pretty rough when she wants to be

**MsMummy** · 25-05-2009 15:00

Originally Posted by TattooMummy

I completely agree with you

but i dont think it was my place to say anything, it would have caused all sorts & this chick can be pretty rough when she wants to be

Oh, I agree, there's no point in saying anything unless people ask for advice. All you can do is seek out your own advice, and do what you think is right.