Curious.. why R people starting LO's on solids before 6 months?

[BabyBsMommy]

Amen to that!  - it was interesting to read about everyone's views though!

[Mrs. Gravy]

Sorry to sound flippant, but everyone talking about research is making me feel inadequate.  I'm lucky if I manage to brush the baby sick from my hair each morning.

LOL!

I'm sure we all have days like that!

And you should NEVER feel inadequate.  We're all just trying to do the best we can for our kids. 

[Mrs. Gravy]

I totally respect Mrs Gravy's knowledge, I think you are a fabulous resource for BFing Mommies.  I see that you are trying to educate people with what you believe is the best way to nourish a baby. 

I apologize if my posts have come across as me trying to say "This is the BEST way to feed a baby".

My intention was just to provide information.  People can use that info as they see fit, or just toss it out the window if they prefer.  I will tell people what my choices are, but I'm certainly not trying to insist that my way is the right way. 

For the record, with all this talk of super babies, I probably have the skinniest baby of the bunch!

At 10 months old, he's 31" and 19 lb.  He's still wearing 3-6 month pants, and most of those are falling off!  He's certainly not unhealthy in any way, he's gaining well and meeting milestones and thriving, he's just on the lower end of the weight charts.  He's always been long and lean - my little string bean.  I wish I could say he gets that from me... 

[Kimberly®]

I totally respect Mrs Gravy's knowledge, I think you are a fabulous resource for BFing Mommies.  I see that you are trying to educate people with what you believe is the best way to nourish a baby. 

I apologize if my posts have come across as me trying to say "This is the BEST way to feed a baby".

My intention was just to provide information.  People can use that info as they see fit, or just toss it out the window if they prefer.  I will tell people what my choices are, but I'm certainly not trying to insist that my way is the right way. 

For the record, with all this talk of super babies, I probably have the skinniest baby of the bunch!

At 10 months old, he's 31" and 19 lb.  He's still wearing 3-6 month pants, and most of those are falling off!  He's certainly not unhealthy in any way, he's gaining well and meeting milestones and thriving, he's just on the lower end of the weight charts.  He's always been long and lean - my little string bean.  I wish I could say he gets that from me... 

I think our LO's may be long lost cousins too LOL My LO is about the same size as yours. We don't know where she's getting it either.

[tylersmommy]

Thank you, ladies, for all of the viewpoints and information you've shared here. We all have our different reasons for the choices we've made for our babies, but we all have one thing in common...we only want the best for them.

I believe this discussion has run its course, so I'm going to go ahead and lock this thread. I'd hate for anyone to feel offended or attacked, and I'm afraid that may happen if the discussion continues its current course. Thanks for all of your input!