Joy - posted on 09/06/2010 ( 8 moms have responded )
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at what age should i start feeding my son baby cereal? he is 6 months and still going strong b.f. i didn't know if i should just tell me when he wasn't getting enough or??? he loves tasting food and gets all excited when he sees us eating.
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Bethia - posted on 09/07/2010
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i know wic in most places start giving vouchers for baby food and cereal at 6 months. but with my son we had to start him earlier cause he wiould eat a full 8 oz bottle with in ten minutes. the way it sounds he is ready to start eating cereal and baby food.
Sheilah - posted on 09/07/2010
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Most of my children started eating food when they were 4 months. My newest acted interested sooner so he started sooner at 3 months. I say go for it if he wants to and likes it. This is just a small amount to start with so it shouldn't interupt breast feeding unless he loves it and goes gunho. :)
Kelli - posted on 09/06/2010
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my kids ate baby cereal at three months of age they were early with it he probally is getting hungary and formula or breast milk may not be enough
Chatty - posted on 09/06/2010
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They recommend starting solids at 6 months.
Ricky - posted on 09/06/2010
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If he is getting all excited when he sees you eat than I say go for it. My son was getting like that around 3 months but I had to wait til he was 4 months (the soonest you can introduce food).
Carisa - posted on 09/06/2010
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I started my girls at four months, although my youngest would never eat it...baby food/cereal is mostly to teach babies how to eat, so if he is interested, give it a try...he will still breastfeed. Most of his nutrition will come from the breast milk until he is between 9 months and 1 year.
Gena - posted on 09/06/2010
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6 months is a good time, he probably will need more than just breast milk soon. Also feeding is to teach them how to chew & get used to eating. Start with the cereal & if he does well go from there. I started my son on food at 4months (per doctor) he is 7 months old & eating 3 meals a day & cheerios now. He has done really well with eating, I hope you having as much fun as we have learning & growing as we are :)
Juliana - posted on 09/06/2010
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If he can eat it off the spoon, I would definately try now. He should be about ready anytime, especially if he likes tasting other foods.
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