@in.good.hands.collective: Does it hurt your baby’s gut to give them solids at 4 months old? Here’s what the research says 👀 (articles listed at the bottom) Now that you know you CAN, do you know HOW to start? If the answer is no, that’s okay! I got you! Get my Starting Solids Guide in my profile to learn how to set up baby properly in a high chair, assess for developmental readiness, which foods to start with, and how to keep feeding FUN! 📚 Research References: • ESPGHAN (2017) – Complementary Feeding: A Position Paper https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28027215/ • EFSA (2019) – Appropriate Age Range for Introduction of Complementary Feeding https://doi.org/10.2903/j.efsa.2019.5780 • Scarpone et al. (2023) – Timing of Allergenic Food Introduction and Risk of IgE-Mediated Food Allergy (JAMA Pediatrics) https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10043805/ • NIAID (2017) – Addendum Guidelines for the Prevention of Peanut Allergy https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5226648/ #startingsolids #babyfeeding #4monthsold #6monthsold #firsttimemom
Pediatricians in our country actually recommend starting at 4 months of age.
2026-10-30 12:13:14
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🫧✨🌝🌸🗝️🌿 :
My pediatrician said I can start baby oatmeal mixed with breastmilk at 4 months
2026-10-31 00:51:01
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Samantha :
Well my four month old screams at us when he sees us eating lol so he’s deff curious
2026-10-30 15:21:09
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Annalise Fae :
my pediatrician told me not to rush it and we start at 6 months [Crying] I was so excited bc she had her 4 and a half checkup and she said AHT AHT until 6
2026-11-10 15:05:06
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Lia :
mine said as long as he can support his trunk hes good to go!
2026-10-31 04:12:23
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zoey🪴 :
My baby is almost 5 months and he can hold his head up and sit in a high chair comfortably, he can push the food to the back of his mouth to swallow, he will push me away when he doesn’t want anymore, and he will pick up the spoon in his mouth himself. So I feel like he’s developmentally ready and have been giving him baby single grain cereal because his pediatrician recommended cereal or polyvisol and he HATES the drops. Would it be beneficial to incorporate other foods too?
2026-10-30 16:28:59
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🎀Lexi Nicole🎀 :
I just bought a mesh feeder and she is 4 months old! What can I try with her?
2026-11-08 14:37:45
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Listentoyourheart :
We were told my 2 month old could start already even though he was born premature so I don’t think he should be eating solids yet but his dr sure is pushing for it😳
2026-10-31 15:51:44
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Miranda Radcliffe :
What if baby struggled with reflux and on meds? Do they typically wait till closer to 6 months or does starting actual "food" not affect the reflux?
2026-11-01 14:01:06
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Jay :
My baby was chewing whenever I eat and he started trying to sit upright at 3 months when I told him he couldn’t eat until sitting up…and I know he probably didn’t understand what I was saying, but it’s a very strange coincidence
2026-11-01 02:13:34
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princsv7 :
my 4.5 mo is starting to stare me down when im eating or drinking anything
2026-11-07 08:52:06
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LifewithQuitaB :
I was told we could start anytime between 4-6 mos. I’ve given her a couple of things but idk it feels weird.
2026-11-01 22:01:37
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Addi, PT, DPT | Peds PT :
So helpful! And a great breakdown 🙌
2026-11-02 14:37:44
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It's a Krista :
okay so I just had a different OT say the opposite. Y'all are confusing me
2026-11-02 05:58:41
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brianaaa_53 :
My little guy has cystic fibrosis and has been eating applesauce with his enzymes since 2 weeks old… would potatoes at thanksgiving be okay? He’d be right at 4 months old!
2026-10-30 23:47:16
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Frank Grimes :
Our ped recommended we start offering some single veg purées purely as a little fun activity for our 4mo, but only if he’s interested, hold off a week between attempts. We’re in UT
2026-10-30 15:47:46
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Kendo :
Our pediatrician told us to wait a few more weeks, she’s 4 months rn and definitely interested in food. She snatches food out of my hand😂
2026-11-02 11:50:24
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Michelle H :
My doctor said I can start with purées for my four month old. Just to expose him to the taste and let him explore. He showed plenty of signs of readiness.
2026-10-30 16:18:16
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Zumi :
our pediatrician recommends "taste testing" from 4 months old. So not actual meals, but offering things like egg yolks, bone marrow mousse, avo, sweet potato, banana etc. for tasting them if they seem interested 🥰 we have tried a lot of those and my almost 5 month old LOVES trying food with us!
2026-11-01 12:10:05
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SarahBelle🎀🪞 :
My 4 month old has been approved and has tried corn, string beans, & pumpkin
2026-10-30 19:56:24
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gillianweaver :
Today my 4 month old licked a cucumber slice
2026-11-02 23:15:03
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Mystic-Fox19 :
1st baby at 4 months and 2nd and 3rd were about 5 1/2 months. no issues so far except they all want my food all the times
2026-11-01 03:29:43
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terrilouisebedf84 :
Can you do a video of what you would start on at 4months? My little boy has had such a strong head since birth he sits up & is showing a lot of signs, I’m thinking about doing a small intro for allergies
2026-10-31 16:32:42
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Jay ✨🪐 :
Having a baby means everyone being so contradictory, do what you need/want to do for your family
2026-11-03 17:52:03
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Bunny Craft :
my son turns 5m tomorrow and hes not ready. still working on trunk and head strength so I'm waiting until close to 6m
2026-10-31 22:54:44
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