RICE

I give my son one spoon full two times a day one at lunch time and one around dinner time but I still give a bottle straight after x

Any kind of solid food isn’t recommended before 6 months.

ideal thanks natasha thats what I do. He's been sleeping loads better too which is a bonus

I will be starting to wean my LG from 4m, I have some porridge to start her with, I also weaned my first at 4m, it's at the parents discretion even though it's not recommended until 6m x

Early introduction to solids (before 6 months) can lead to poor nutrition outcomes for babies (tons of research has been done into this) and can cause digestive issues in later life as their digestives systems aren’t ready for anything but milk (formula or breast) until around 6 months. Baby rice also has virtually no nutritional value in comparison to breast or formula milk so not sure why you would bother. If the nurse who recommended baby rice is UK based/works for the NHS they should be reported for providing false and potentially dangerous information.

@Jenny she was a older nurse. I wouldn't report her.as they do sell in the supermarket from 4 months. I put double the amount of milk I'm suppose to with the rice so I wouldn't say its solids more like thick liquid I guess. (But like rusks back in the day ) 😆Totally get what yr saying

I started trying my baby with the puree pouches the other day just 1 or 2 small spoonfuls to try get him used to textures x

@incognito she is giving outdated advice which is potentially dangerous and so she needs to be made aware. Her advice could cause life long digestive issues for some babies. Just because she’s older doesn’t mean she shouldn’t be up to date on current NHS and WHO guidelines and research. They sell lots of things that aren’t safe for babies - cot bumpers, baby nests, forward facing car seats etc. The research and evidence is there; as a parent how we interpret and use it is our prerogative.