I'll just start by saying that my bub is 10 days from 5 months and has not started solids yet.

I have always intended to wait till 6 months, as though this is some magic age but I agree -- some babies roll early, teeth early, crawl early etc so why couldn't there be those that are ready for solids early? I think the best approach is to follow your baby's lead, as hard as that is!! Like you, I am starting to wonder. My DD got her two bottom teeth a week or so ago and that came with increased night wakings that have not stopped!! She has also lost the tongue reflex (and she has a mighty big tongue haha) and seems annoyed watching me eat, as if she wants some... BUT she cannot sit unaided for longer then 2-3 seconds and has not developed a pincer grip, so we are waiting. Anyway, this isn't all that helpful but just letting you know I understand how conflicted you are feeling. I don't want too start her too early and risk her not being ready but I don't want to starve her just to reach the magic 6 month mark either! So, for now, we are waiting although my bub is 15 days (half a month?) younger than yours. I think it is important to be comfortable with your choice and if you don't feel confident then I would wait and just watch her weight gains etc.



As a side note, look forward to meeting you on Sat