we started at 4mths with D1 and she is fussy as now.
With D2 we are starting at six mths…. in no rush

It depends on who you talk to and the current research the midwives, dieticians and speech pathologists tell you. It always varies but perhaps be guided by your bub. If they’re interested in food they can always play with it at that age. You could try giving them spoonfuls but I’m sure they’ll tell you if they’re interested or not.

Depends on bub. I went 6 months but my boy was also breastfed so i’m not sure if that makes a difference

All depends on bub and their needs. Mine were needing more at around 4 months, they’re both fine. My niece in law has an 8 week old who wasn’t putting on weight with just milk so she was told to start solids. He’s ok too

yeah 6 months is recommended now as it was from 4 months old. i know that most baby food manufacturers still label from 4 months plus though

They are ready for food generally when they start trying yo steal yours. They need to be able to sit up on their own, other than that they will normally let you know when they are ready.

My first was 6 months, Second was 5 months, Third was 7 months when they became interested but with my great niece, she is 4 months now and loving her food. It all depends on whether your baby is interested or not.

My four were all 5.5 – 6 months old. They would intently watch us eating and start reaching out for it. They could sit up independently and lost the gag reflex (ie. could pass food to the back of their mouth and swallow). I started one food at a time for 5-7 days before starting another. Later, I’d start blending two-three foods and started playing with textures. Typically, I started with farex, mashed pumpkin (mixed with breast milk), pureed carrot, avocado, apple, pear. It’s so much fun experimenting with their meals.

They say 6 months but I know my friend started at 4 months because her bub was a very big baby and fast growing so he wasnt getting enough from milk alone.

If your baby can’t sit up, they’re too young, and most 4 month olds can’t yet.

I think when bub can sit up on his own. they recommend breast feed 6 months, I started gently stuff at 5 months, like rice cereal

The 6 months recommendation comes from The World Health Organisation – it’s based on the fact that the digestive system of bubs isn’t really ready for food until about then. Also ..they haven’t got the chewing swallowing skill yet so you have to mush their food up and they tend to push it out with their tongues due to the reflex. From 6 months most babies will chew and swallow what you feed them so you can begin with small bits of veggies, meat and fruit.

6mts

every baby is different when my 3 started to try and steal my food, i started to introduce food, i found around 4 and a half months my lot started lol

It really depends on the child. They will let you know when they are ready.
Don’t start any earlier though.
If your baby is not ready don’t stress, try again at a later time.
It’s all about what is best for your baby

When your baby is ready. 4 of mine were ready at 4 months & 1 wasn\’t interested until 6 months because she was a slim baby. They show interest in your food, want more milk more frequently & have the tongue reflex when given a spoon of rice cereal.

Mine were 4-5 months when I introduced solids. Go slow with and watch for reactions. I gave a great nephew, two months old and on solids!

I think 4 months is fine. I personally wouldn’t start earlier, but obviously it would be dependent on the baby. My first started solids at 5.5 months, my second started at 4 months. You will know when they are ready.

I personally waiting until 5.5 months but i’ve heard 4 months is ok

my kids all started around 3-4 months. some people did say it was too young but after speaking to our doctor he told us how to know if they are ready. offer them a very small amount of pureed vegetables or similar and if they take it without spitting it out you can try a bit more and see how they go. It’s hard to give a definitive age – go with your gut or if you want advice speak to doctor or local health nurse.