Hi everyone. Been a bit quiet as DS#1 has been 'testing the boundaries' a little more than usual.

Tate is going well, waking a little more at night but settles pretty well until feed ar about 4am.

As far as solids go, there is so much 'research' these days, finding so many different things, its quite ridiculous really! I think that if your baby is waking more, why not give it a go. Obviously you need to be careful, with choking etc, but I know anyone who is reading this is very careful and sensible with their bubba's. I top Tate up with a little bit of formula before bed every night and that for me, personally, helps. In my 'bible' (Baby Love) it states 'think about starting to try solids between 3 and 6 months if baby seems hungry, waking more, to help prevent reflux and vomiting', and more things I cant type with Tate sitting on my lap! My biggest mistake, which made me get upset with DS#1 a lot, was thinking there were strict 'rules' with babies. There are no rules, your instincts are your guidelines as far as I'm concerned! Rachel, Baby Love suggests solids instead of formula, so maybe try that first? Just thought I would let you know, considering that wise woman you mentioned in your email could be 'wrong' for Grace, IYKWIM?!