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Give it a while.
While your baby is showing some signs of readiness, it seems they have a little bit further to go before they are truly ready.Babies under four months are typically not developmentally ready to start purees, cereal or solid foods (unless otherwise discussed with your pediatric provider).In order to start solids, I want your baby to:1. be interested in solid foods2. be able to sit upright for the entire meal3. have good head control all of the timeBased on your answers, your baby may need *a little* more time until they are ready.If your baby hasn't hit these developmental milestones, but is 6+ months old, please speak with your baby's pediatric provider.Disclaimer: this is not medical advice and does not replace an official evaluation with your baby's medical provider. You should discuss all information with them prior to starting your baby's first bite of food.Meet ErinHey there, I’m Erin Moore. I am a pediatric nurse practitioner and certified lactation counselor who knows how hard it is to navigate the world of baby feeding.There is so much pressure to do what is "right", but how do you accomplish that?I am here to provide judgment-free education to help you figure out what is BEST for your family.For further information on how to work with me, please visit my website:BabyFeedingCoach.comStay connectedWant to learn more about solids and schedules between 4-6 months? Check out my free guide here.Want more in-depth, streamlined, evidence-based information on both finger foods and purees? Check out my digital course Starting Solids 101.Over the next few days, I'll be sharing more tips on starting solids and readiness. Feel free to email me for any other questions at erin@babyfeedingcoach.com.