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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][url]http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/starting-solids/AN02145[/url]
[url]http://www.center4research.org/2011/08/babies%E2%80%99-eating-habits-and-childhood-obesity/[/url]
[url]http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&sqi=2&ved=0CCoQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthychildren.org%2FEnglish%2Fages-stages%2Fbaby%2Ffeeding-nutrition%2FPages%2FSwitching-To-Solid-Foods.aspx&ei=mKBLT4_6KLOPsALJrfHqCA&usg=AFQjCNGuHRemXcI-g4AV1mj4pR4uutPMpA[/url]

You know, hospitals, AAP and respected child institutions all say to start solids between 4-6 months, when infants show certain signs.  And there are dangers that are associated with children who start solids much later than 6 months.  I'm certainly going to take the advice of these institutions over some D-list Hollywood star turned crunchy granola mom.

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[quote]With Mayo Clinic emeritus consultant, Jay L. Hoecker, M.D.

Starting solids too late — after age 6 months — poses another set of issues. Waiting too long can:

Slow a baby's growth
    Cause iron deficiency in breast-fed babies
    Lead to oral motor function delays
    Cause an aversion to solid foods[/list]

Postponing solids — including highly allergenic foods — past 4 to 6 months hasn't been shown to prevent asthma, hay fever, eczema or food allergies. [/quote]

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agree +100000000[/quote]

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