A few weeks ago when I was at my hospital follow up for DS, the speech path & plastic surgeon told me that the WHO (World Health Organisation) are currently reviewing it's recommendation of solids at 6 months. They told me that it's likely the will be recommending from 5 months from next year.

Hence, these specialist said if I wanted to try solids for DS from 5 months (and I felt he was ready) - to go for it.

We are introducing rice cereal slowly (DS has a cleft palate which makes everything trickier) via his bottle. Apart from a few tummy aches (nothing Brauer Stomach Calm doesn't fix) - we've had no issues so far.

Basically, I think you should do whatever YOU feel is right. Just go slow and watch for any problems...

Good luck!