Baby is 4 months old and we're thinking about starting solids soon. Our pediatrician said we can wait until 6 months but some family members are saying we should start now. What did you guys do? Also my kid refuses a bottle and will only take breast from mom. Anyone else deal with this? Trying to give my wife a break on weekends.
I'd wait until at least six months. Four months is pretty young and they're still getting everything they need from breast milk or formula. The earlier solids myth is real but pediatricians are usually pretty clear about waiting a bit longer.
If your ped says you can wait, then wait. Starting solids is not a race. I know it feels exciting to introduce new stuff but milk is basically perfect for them at four months. You've got plenty of time.
Trust your pediatrician on this one. Six months is the sweet spot and there's no rush. Family opinions are just noise when it comes to feeding decisions.
We waited until 6 months with our little one and it was the right call. The pediatrician knows your kid's development better than anyone else, so stick with their timeline.
My advice is start with one single ingredient foods so you can watch for allergies. Avocado and sweet potato are great starter foods. But honestly if your pediatrician said you can wait, that's the smart move. No rush.
4 months still feels early to me but every baby is different I guess. Mine weren't showing interest until closer to 5 or 6 months. What signs is your baby showing? That's usually the key thing - if they're reaching for food and can sit up with support, you're probably ready.
Four months is still pretty early honestly. If baby seems interested in food and can sit up with support, you could start but there's no rush. Our pediatrician told us the same thing and we waited until six months. Baby will let you know when they're ready.
The pediatrician's green light is all you need. Just start with one new food every 3-5 days to watch for allergies and you'll be fine. Pro tip: take lots of photos of the first feeding for the grandparents because those messy faces are gold.
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We waited until 6 months with our first, jumped the gun at 4 months with our second. Honestly the difference was minimal. Your pediatrician knows your baby best so I'd trust that guidance. The bigger thing is making sure you have a high chair that's easy to clean because, yeah, it gets messy fast.