my son is 4 months old, 17 lbs, and 26 in long. He got the okay to start solids. but people are getting angry at me for…

I heard you usually start them at 6 months but if your doctor said to, then I wouldn't see what the problem is

yeah his pediatrician said he is ready, very healthy and i can.

I started my boys on it and he is just a lil bigger than them. one of them is 17lbs 9oz and 25.5in long, his brother is 15lbs and 25in long and they are eating. if the doc said ok than its fine, you and their doctor know what's best for them. not everyone else

most doctors don't want them started on solids until 6 months.

@mrsgeorge, thats the thing, his pediatrician said i could start him now. but everyone is bombarding me with that whole virgin gut thing :/ i feel he is ready. he is constantly grabbing at my food and opening his mouth for it, he can sit up too.

i mean he gets irritated if i dont give him a little taste.

idk. babies don't always know what's best for them. And doctors aren't always right. I guess go with your gut and instincts. I'm not doing solids until 6 months for sure.

@fubbily, I would do what your sons doctor said and what you know your son is ready for

they say that the Baby is ready when they start showing interest in food. and a tiny bit here and there isn't going to hurt him.