Weaning

My health visitor says no because a baby needs to be able to hold head steady and be able to sit up my daughter is 6 months tomorrow and my health visitor said to hold off till then

Our little one does hold head steady? It was just in case there was ingredients in the pouches with them saying 6 month that’s all x

There are pouches that say 4 to 6 months and porridge and baby rice available, we use these currently 👍

It’s just an estimate, all babies are different, it’s difficult to know the specific reason the manufacturer has advised 6months, there may be bits in the food that could cause choking or controversial ingredients to younger babies or maybe they’re just abiding by the recommendations from nhs and other world health organisations (to protect their company from being sued).

Ultimately it’s up to you to make the decision if your baby is ready just as another mother may choose not to give even at 6 months because her baby is not showing readiness signs.

Waiting one day until the clock strikes midnight for 6 months won’t magically mature a baby but it gives those whose babies are showing readiness signs peace of mind and avoids judgement from others ☺️

My baby is also 5 and a half months. She’s 6 months on 16th and I’m going to start giving her 6 month pouches now. I think they’re just thicker purées so slowly introduces a new texture

Bailey, my little one is 6 month on the 16th too! I will give it a go and see how he goes x

ahh birthday twins!! How cute! X