One of the most common questions we get asked, 'When should my baby start solids'. There is quite some conjecture and confusion around this question. The World Health Organisation says 6 months....and we agree. There are a number of health professionals who say it's best to start at 4 months...we strongly disagree....and here's why.

There are 3 key reasons for this stance.

1. No babies can sit unaided at 4 months
2. Very few babies have teeth at 4 months
3. The Juvenile Suck/Swallow reflex which pushes the tongue forward to aid in suckling, does not integrate (pushing the tongue backwards) until at least 6 months.

Please feel free to discuss your concerns around feeding age with the team at balance.