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I think it depends on your baby. There are schools of thought to not give them food until a year old even!! From my research , we’ve decided to wait until he can at least Tripod sit. This supposedly signals his abdominals and digestive muscles are ready for food. But I know adults who were given food really early and are totally fine. My husband was given food at 2 or 3 mos and does have digestive issues … so who knows! I think you just have to read your baby and do what feels right. We’re also days away from a tripod sit too. Whereas i assumed that would happen after 6 months and we’re even trying to slow him down a bit. I don’t want him to speed through milestones developmentally either.
It's definitely tricky. Check out the Solid Starts website and Instagram. Even if you don't do baby led weaning, they are a great resource for feeding tips, food information, and picky eating strategies ☺️
Six months :)
Usually pediatricians say 4 months or when they show interest in foods. Mine will be 4 months on the 14th, and I’ve let her lick some stuff bc lord knows, she thinks she’s ready 😂 But I plan on doing a little bit of purées once we’re cleared, and more solid foods for BLW around 6. I like doing it slowly and build up foods
My son was cleared at his 4 month visit, but I won't until 6 months.