For those of you wondering... we delayed solids until 7 months, for the following reasons:
1. Baby's intestines need to mature
2. Young babies have a tongue-thrust reflex
3. Baby's swallowing mechanism is immature
4. Baby needs to be able to sit up
5. Young infants are not equipped to chew
You can find out a lot more information on the benefits of delaying solids here: http://www.askdrsears.com/topics/feeding-infants-toddlers/starting-solids/6-reasons-delay-introducing-solid-food
here http://www.kellymom.com/nutrition/solids/delay-solids.html
here http://aappolicy.aappublications.org/cgi/content/full/pediatrics;100/6/1035
&& here http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/131235/why_delay_solids_until_your_baby_is.html?cat=25
Anyway, she looves it! She has eaten quite a few different types of food like Avocado, Peas, & Banana!
Here are some pictures of my girl :)
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| Aww big sissy was feeding her |
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| She was studying the food on her fingers haa |
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