My little boy was big for his age as well. 81/2 at birth and almost 22 pounds at four months. He had two teeth up and was sitting on his own at that age. My doctor also told me to start a four months but he had no interest. I offered once a week and he didn't want until 61/2 months. I wouldn't push it but offer. They eat when they are ready.

Op My son is just like urs. He would grab my food and look interested to eat so I tried rice cereal at 3 months and now at 4 months he is eating one new veggie each week then fruit is next. He eats a good piece of veggie purée and swallows it well. I say look at the signs and if he is ready go for it. Like they say every baby is different

Thanks for all the advice. I only thought rice cereal because the nurses said it was high in iron and a good first food. I haven't tried feeding him anything but gripe water on a spoon which he seems to sip off.

I see that no one said absolutely no so if the doctor gives me the go ahead I think I will try something

Thanks

My dr said I could start my baby in solids at 4 months. Not to introduce more than 1 type a week. If he can hild the food in his mouth then he's ready. If he pushes it out, wait a few day to a week and Try again. Gl!

When you put something in your lo's mouth does his tongue push it out? It's a natural reflex that disappears when they're ready for food.

Check out wholesomebabyfood.com. They have some great information on when to start solids and what to start with.

If he seems interested in food let him try what you have on your plate mashed up. Dont feed it to him just let him play with it if he wants to eat it he will. My opinion is to start healthy eating habits early on.

Rice cereal is pointless. It lacks any nutritional value and is just a filler. Im not planning on giving it to my dd. Also its bland so its not like they get any enjoyment from eating it. Im not planning on giving it to my dd.

so I will get some s*** for this but I don't care. I have feed both my babies at 6 weeks old. I gave them rice for about 3 or 4 weeks then started them on solids. like you my kids show food readiness and I don't care what others say. I have told my doctor he says he prefers not but that if its my choice then go ahead. my babies are tiny. technically there average but my doctor told me that scale also includes premies and obese children and that premies are a big factor. I use rice on my 6 week old baby and im okay with that. if you feel like YOUR baby is ready then by all means go ahead