The MCHN sounds like a bit of a wally if you ask me!! She should be reccommending herself that they start solids at around 6 months, so it is strange that she thinks he should be eating that much when he has only just started.

As for rice cereal, yes it has iron but so does a lot of things (like your broccoli!). Don't worry about it, PLENTY of people never give it to their babies, no dramas.

Really the MCHNs would be providing a better service if they value informed choices and diversity!

Don't worry about it and keep going the way you are!!