Sitting unaided & weaning

They just have to be able to sit well in a high chair, up right, not slouched to one side. There’s a weaning quiz on the NHS website gives you an indication if your baby is ready, if you don’t feel they are, don’t do it :) all at your pace! X

If you don’t feel he’s ready yet then personally I would wait. 6 months is just a guideline xx

As others have said it's just a guide "not before 6 months" I am in a similar boat. My LO is 6m in 2 weeks but she can't sit unaided. In a highchair she is ok. But sometimes will slouch to one side. My son was the same and he got better in a highchair at 6 months but couldn't sit unaided until 7 months. I'm going to see what she is like at 6 months and if she seems still a little wobbly in the high chair I may wait a bit longer. Xx

Wait till he sitting unassisted and tell them you’ll feed him food when his body is showing signs of readiness🫶🏻

I started weaning my first at 6 months as he could sit in a high chair without slouching forward or leaning to the side. My second is 6 months at the weekend but she slouches forward in a high chair so I’ll be holding off until she’s more upright. The sitting position is important as it ensures the whole digestive system is lined up properly for eating and swallowing.
Regarding your family members, I’m going to assume they’re just excited by the next stage. Just ignore them/tell them the NHS disagree/lie and say a HV told you to wait (delete to leave the one most likely to work with your family).

It's totally up too you though and you start when you are ready. They grow up so quickly as it is, so no point rushing. This is our second child. Our daughter was quicker to sit up.