When to Start Infants on Solid Food?

Posted on December 17, 2007 in Health & Safety by little mochi

OK.  So this is strange.  My Little Mochi is almost 6 months old now.  That means he’s almost ready for solids, right?  Well, according to some of my friends, I should try to push it off as long as possible.  Some of my friends waited until 9 months even.  Why?

Given the fact that their main source of nutrition should be formula or breastmilk up until 9 to 12 months, infants don’t really need to be on solids just yet.  They may be ready but is it a good idea? 

They will get too accustomed to the sweet and salty tastes of solids.  So they will no longer want their milk.  I tried to do some research on this whole “When to indroduce your little one to solids” thing, but it’s pretty generic.  Most literature says “Whenever he’s ready.”

I did run into a pretty good, comprehensive guide, however.  Click here for the PDF: Solids

It’s great, but still generic.  My question still remains:  Should I wait until Little Mochi is 9 months before I introduce him to solids?  Or should I start him on infant cereal now?  Would it be harmful to him if I started him on solids at 9 months instead of 6 months?



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2 comments to “When to Start Infants on Solid Food?”

  1. Chris on January 15th, 2008 7:27 pm

    Good question. My wife and I are going through the same debate. We’re on our third baby and the doctor just told her that have ‘pushed back’ the safe age at which they can start on solids. I wish they would make up their minds! :-)

  2. little mochi on January 15th, 2008 7:37 pm

    Hi Chris,

    Thanks for your comment. I feel that pediatricians are contradicting themselves sometimes. And sometimes I even feel that they don’t put the baby and parent’s interest first. I guess that’s why I’m looking for another pediatrician!

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