Here's some facts, because everyone is entitled to their opinions... not their own facts. Facts and science are best to go by in this scenario:

Just a friendly reminder about Solids...

Solids are anything beyond breastmilk or formula. This includes: cereals, juices, purée, etc.

Not only is 6 months an important milestone, but there are also other factors that should ALL be met before introducing: sitting unsupported, loss of tongue thrust, pincher grasp are huge. These ensure your baby isn’t at risk for, amongst other things, choking. Baby being interested is very low on that list. Babies are curious, babies mimic- this does not mean they are ready to eat.

Feeding solids too soon puts your child at risk for long term gut damage, obesity, diabetes, poor eating habits, chrons, IBS, celiacs, food allergies and more.

Also- remember, just because your baby has the ability to eat foods, they do not have the digestive enzymes to break down and process the nutrients. They will just eliminate them as waste and not get what they need. They need breastmilk and/or formula until 1 because of this.

“Well I fed mine at x age and they are fine”: you don’t know this unfortunately. These things aren’t seen until late teens and early adulthood. Will some kids be fine? Yes. Is it worth the risk? No. Once you know, it’s too late.

“My Pedi said so”: most pediatricians are not up to date on infant nutrition. The WHO and AAP say 6 months, if your pedi goes against that question WHY they’d go against the recommendation and research of their peers.

“My baby is hungry”: be sure you’re pace feeding. It should take 5 mins per ounce when done properly. This is because you don’t want to stretch their bellies and it also takes time for their hormones to trigger a “full” feeling. Then— feed baby more formula or breastmilk.

“My baby is advanced”: sure. We all think that. However, they can’t turn 6 months early. And for preemie mamas- this means 6 months adjusted.

“My baby has reflux”: cereal for reflux is an outdated treatment. It should be used as a last resort after all other options have been exhausted and all testing has been completed. And for those who argue there’s formula with cereal- no that’s rice starch not cereal. That’s a topping for later though.

Don’t believe me? Here are some links (including Canada and the WHO since location is sometimes brought up as an argument)

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4 months I mixed it with breast milk but not in a bottle. He loves he was ready and the doctor said okay

4 months with my older two. Things were way different back then. 6 months with my youngest. I mixed it with breast milk or formula. And I only did a small bit

6 months

Ew. Never. Infant Cereal is trash

Oh wow I was told by a friend she gave it to her children when they were 1-3 months

Never. All kids started eating after 6 months. I only did "cereal" with my first, otherwise I just mushed anything I was eating.

5m with both my kids. They were ready and I had their doctor's ok. My 2nd hasn't quite taken to it yet so I've postponed it and will try again soon

Not in a bottle, but maybe mixed on some baby food around six months

Never in a bottle 🤷‍♀️ at 6 months we started solids

You don't put cereal in formula. It poses a choking risk. Cereal and oatmeal are cereals meant to help teach baby to eat solids at 6 plus months. It does not go into bottles. Feed it with a spoon or not at all. Its empty calories anyway.

Never because it’s a choking hazard.