Oh the guilt... to start solids or not?

[Rahjah]

wow. I loved that article, thanks.

[Mads]

I also loved that article. It really describes my daughter. Distracted half feeds in the day. Both boobs and efficient feeds at night!

I am currently at the 'will I or won't I start feeding aswell'

What is interesting is hearing that there is new research about starting solids and allergies- there was someone on a day time chat show last week talking about it, and my sil took her 2 year old to the allergist last week, to follow up with his egg and peanut allergy. He told her that new research is to start bubs between 4 and 6 months- a slow introduction of foods if you like so that by 6 months they are 'starting feeding'. a study had apparently shown that waiting till after 6 months was not actually preventing allergies- allergy rates have increased. I googled this and read a lot of the information.

I personally feel my daughter is not displaying any signs of 'wanting' to eat. unlike your son!!

I have decided that at 5 months I will try for the spoon a day introduction- after breast, but will not force the issue. Apparently its all learning and they barely consume anything anyway!

Food for thought!

[Lolli]

Seeing as this has been bumped, I'll give you guys the update... we started solids at five months and one week and are loving it- my GP actually ended up recomending it due to the intense feeding schedule that was taking it's toll on my mental health!!
Hawksey, I've seen that research too, especially concerning peanuts- some experts are saying that waiting till 24 months is increasing the risk of allergies, not decreasig. But I'm not sure I'm ready to push it that far as yet!!
Thanks for all your help and opinions Good old BB- what would I do without it?

[june78]

LoriRae I know its probably been a pretty confusing time for you. I am glad that DS is happy with solids. Hopefully it will help you out a bit too. Take it slow and enjoy it.

[Mads]

Thats great news that he is going well. Sounds like you are both happier now!

Mary