Awake every hour last night...what's going on????

[danniellabella]

Could be teeth or an ear ache. Has she seemed unwell?

Might also be that she's really hungry. I know that people say to wait until 6 months to start solids but she's almost there and might be ready. I know my DD was ready at about 5 months.

You're not a failure though, babies just go through these stages.

[tenar]

My MHCN says that the new advice suggests solids from 4 months is a good idea (at least for some babies, evidently). I'm not certain of the reasons - something to do with allergies, I think. Not that we're close to that yet, with DD (nearly 7 weeks old now).

Anna, I feel for you. Hope you all get more sleep tonight. Can you and your partner take it in turns, maybe with one of you sleeping elsewhere, so at least someone is getting some sleep? One of the things that helps us stay sane with a newborn is having DH get more sleep at night, but be able to take DD for a while while I catch up somewhat during the day.

[Michelle71]

My MHCN says that the new advice suggests solids from 4 months is a good idea (at least for some babies, evidently).

The allergies and early commencement of solids are two different things. Last year a baby food company sponsored a MCHN education session where they were informed the WHO guidelines for commencement of solids was about to change. They aren't. Just a convenient *education* session to promote their product. Be dubious and check where their change of practice has come from.

As for the allergies, there is now some evidence to suggest the delay for introducing certain foods is probably of no value (except for honey due to botulism). So, for example, you could introduce eggs / nuts etc when you feel ready to rather than after a certain time frame with no difference in allergy rates. If you will be allergic, you will be allergic.

Ultimately, we all get conflicting advice on solids and it probably will change for every child you have Just do what suits your baby and what you feel comfortable with.

[Arcadia]

Thanks for the replies everyone!

I think its hard when you think you're onto a good thing, and then it all changes again (for the worse!). DD is a great self-settler these days, so I am surprised she can't seem to resettle at all at the moment.

MrsB26 - DD also just started solids...hmmm...I didn't think of that!!

My favourite thing about babies though, is that nothing ever stays the same for long...

I appreciate the support!

[MrsB26]

Anna, it would be sooo much easier if they could just tell you lol
my thread is here if you want to have a look