I saw my MCHN yesterday and she asked whether I was feedign solids yet or not. I told her I was doing BLS and she yelped with delight! Told me I was her role model and poster girl from now on. She gets really frustrated with people not wanting to try it.....

I started Jett just after 5 months, because very suddenly he started stealing food from my plate and stealing my husbands spoon at breakfast so we decided very quickly that it was time. We have never looked back, he eats and chews the food and doesn't actually play with it heaps, but enjoys trying all the different foods that we offer. He doesn't necessarily eat alot of the food, but certainly gives it all a go!

That was something else my MCHN said, that every child has a different start time and some people start it all too early and some start it all too late. Her advice is to watch for a few signs that your baby is ready, such as the intently watching you eat, grabbing for food and utensils, being around 6 months of age among others. But her thing was start when your baby is ready, not necessarily when you are.