Introducing solids to 4 month old...?

[Proud New Momma]

My 4 month old got the ok from the Ped to try introducing solids... he's very advanced for his age, acting interested in what we eat, often grabbing for my food on the table. He was a breast fed babe just until 2 weeks ago...(not by choice, unfortunately I had to get on an antibiotic and wasn't able to BF...and he became TOO accustomed to the bottle So now he's on formula...but I want to start introducing foods to him... HOW??? And do I REALLy need to give him rice cereal (he sleeps through the night and I've heard rice cereal is often given to babies who have trouble sleeping?) We tried 2 slices of a banana the other night and he LOVED it...LOL... he was so excited!! So I want to start but am just a little confused as to when you give it to them? I know it's not to replace a bottle...so do you let them taste a little food after or before a bottle, or in between their feedings (he usually eats 4-6 oz every 2-3 hours... and also, is there a better time of the day for him to eat solids....morning, noon, night??? Thanks for any help!!!

 

[Gayle]

my daughter loved yogurts at that age. you can buy some in the supermarket that are from 4 months. i also introduced some baby food that was made in a powder and you just added water. i bought a few different ones and just let her try them all (different ones on different days) i started her on some at lunch time, only a little before her bottle then moved it up to a little at tea time after a while.

 

[Pandora T.]

As long as you stay away from meats you should be fine. Keep to light things such as vegetables, and fruits that will be easier on baby's tummy. A child I care for started on baby food green beans around this age and he was perfectly fine. Take it slow and your baby will tell you when he is ready for things. Doctors just give out estimates on what you should do; every baby is different.

I fed him baby oat meal in the mornings and some veggies in the afternoon. I kept to the bottle at night out of routine. Try different things with you baby and see what his stomach can handle.