None of my kids are overwwight and all are adults now and all started on soiled around 4mths of age

There are 2 variables there solids and formula, so the study doesnt really prove anything.

I don’t believe this particular ‘study’.

All my kids started at 4/5 months as formula wasn’t enough for them and they were hungry.
All babies are different. It’s when they are ready to eat and showing signs.

I don’t necessarily agree. I’m sure it all depends on what you feed them and amounts you feed them. Some babies need solids early.

I fed both my kids early as they were both really hungry babies and I couldn’t keep supply up to them. Neither of them are remotely overweight (now 12 & 8), both have great appetites, eat anything and have no allergies so I think putting all kids in the same basket is a bit tricky. As we know kids are all so different so I think you need to do what works best for you.

I would think lifestyle and what they eat later in life would determine the outcome of obesity rather that eating a month or two earlier than other kids.

This isn’t a big enough study nor does it identify one particular factor which makes it difficult to say what is actually causing the obesity.

I disagree with this. How much research has been done? I was absolutely guided by my Maternal Heath Nurse on when I should start introducing solids and took it from there.

Hm this is interesting, but surely not correct in all cases

Don’t agree with this study – I started all my kids on solids around 3 to 4 months old and none of them are overweight or ever have been. They are now in their 50’s and still very slim.

I think you need to do what’s right with your kids. Mine didn’t start solids till they were 6 months yet one of my twins didn’t start solids until she was 8 months, I was so stressed about this but she just wouldn’t eat anything and just spat it out. Ended up finding out she had a muscular problem with her mouth and tongue. Speech therapist helped with that and then she took her solids.

My mum gave us solids when she thought we needed them (which was between 3 – 4 months), I was a skinny child and so was my brother, my two sisters were both average to slim, I gave my son solids from just before 4 months, he was a skinny child and at 39 he is still skinny, we always ate healthy, my son actually tries to put on weight, but nothing seems to work for him. I think it has a lot to do with genetics and what you eat

Now they’re trying to say that children are obese and it’s the parents fault. How ridiculous. My boys were both fed solids at 4 – 5 months old and they aren’t obese.

What a load of poo. I started both my kids at 4mths on solids and they’re both very healthy and active. I feed them healthy foods and encourage activity. My kids will not be obese just because they had solids earlier. It’s what you teach them that matters.

This is excellent advice finally and about time, breast feed or low protein formula, it all makes sense, when babies cannot digest food or rich high protein formula, it sets them up for many health issues too not just weight gain. I stuck it out until 6 months but if baby reaches out when you are eating and wants a taste that is fine (as long as the food is appropriate). I have recently read that avocado should be the first food because it is the closest to breast milk, then banana, then sweet potato, do not buy ready made foods they can be too rich. Too much food too soon is what causes a lot of stomach issues, reflux, vomiting and grizzly babies who have often wind pain.

Oh and don’t even get me started on the breast feeding debate! How ridiculous to impose these studies on a new Mum doing her best! Fed is best! Education is best!

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  • • musicmum replied
    • 08 Mar 2019 , 9:13 pm

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  They were talking about the introduction of solids not breast feeding verses bottle fed.

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    • • roseuponatime replied
      • 08 Mar 2019 , 11:19 pm

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    You obviously didn’t read the article. The first sentence brings up formula introduction even before mentioning solids. It goes on to say “we recommend exclusively breastfeeding until 6 months”. This isn’t educating Mums on their choices and how to make the right choices for them and their babies.

I really don’t agree with this at all. I started my daughter at 4 months as she was ready. Every child will want to start differently. I think it’s important for parents to be educated on the right types of things to feed their kids which is the true cause for obesity!

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  • • musicmum replied
    • 08 Mar 2019 , 9:21 pm

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  I think is is spot on with the right advice, how do you know if your daughter was ready at 4 months?

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    • • becstalou replied
      • 09 Mar 2019 , 2:38 pm

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    You follow their cues. There is a list stating signs a baby is ready for solids. This might be accurate for your children but not necessarily everyones.

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    • • roseuponatime replied
      • 10 Mar 2019 , 7:21 am

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    Absolutely! It’s all about following their cues and to be honest for some babies milk in whichever form you choose to give them just isn’t enough at 4-5 months.

The recommendations change to often, but I sure think it’s important not to start too early due to immature gut.

Every child will be ready at different stages

Another ploy to scare parents. You know when your child is ready for solid feeding and providing that they are fed in moderation and healthy foods should it really matter?

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  • • musicmum replied
    • 08 Mar 2019 , 9:44 pm

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  No it is not a ploy it is to try to help parents make the right choices for what is best, more studies the better, if people need proof that it is best to wait until 6 months, the 4 month thing came in because formula companies wanted to sell their products earlier. It also recommends low protein formula for those who cannot breast feed and yes choices of healthy food should be made when introducing foods, avocado is the closest to breast milk, then banana, then sweet potato, slow introductions and lots of tasting by baby.