Having two DD's one with severe allergies, one with none, all I can say is DD2 with the allergies started solids at almost 6 months, but DD1 with none, started at 3months 3 weeks. So I personally dont think it makes a difference. I've also read, holding off solids can contribute to allergies too. Id' go with baby's lead xo
At your DD's age she is likely to want to participate in everything her family is doing in front of her - whether it's eating or driving a car!
Personally, I would wait, given you have issues with allergies already in the family. There is no harm in waiting, but you have raised a potential harm in early introduction. A baby's digestive tract has been determined to most likely be developmentally ready for solids between the ages of six-nine months. So it's about the internal development as well as their external signs of readiness. Your baby may not be prone to allergies, but is there really any point risking it? At this age, your bm will be all she needs to satisfy her and other food is merely experimental.
Feel free to join us in the BLS thread for other input!
Hun, I think this is a decision that you need to make for yourself. Babies don't "need" food before 6 months. Some are ready for food before then, others aren't and it can be very difficult to know. There is no harm in waiting as solids aren't needed yet, but it is up to you whether you want to wait or not.
And I just wanted to tell you that I don't think you are at all silly for agonising over this - making decisions that affect our children is really tough
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