The World Health Organisation still recommends 6 months, despite what any study in the UK says. I was sent a link to a "study" by my friend and the study in question is a bit dodgy as the Drs who took part in it were paid big cash by the formula and baby food companies - and yeah, they were recommending starting solids earlier than the WHO guidelines of 6 months.
I'll go and find the link and PM it to you and anyone else who wants to read it. (I've found 2 links so I'll PM you them).
At the end of the day, start solids when your baby is ready. 6 months is the guide but not all babies are ready then. We are doing baby led solids and my DD is almost 10 months and still isn't eating much at all, boobie is where it's at for her. It's really hard sometimes as I *think* she should be getting more but she seems to know what is good for her.
Last edited by MummaSue; January 24th, 2011 at 01:33 PM.
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