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In this way, what happens if you feed a baby solids too early?

Starting solids too early — before age 4 months — might: Pose a risk of food being sucked into the airway (aspiration) Cause a baby to get too many or not enough calories or nutrients. Increase a baby's risk of obesity.

Also, should you wait until 6 months for solids? Doctors now recommend waiting until a baby is at least 6 months old. Women who were feeding their children exclusively formula or a mix of formula and breast milk were not only more likely to introduce solid food early, but to say their doctors gave them the go-ahead.

Correspondingly, do babies gain more weight when they start solids?

Slowed weight gain For breastfed babies, weight gain during the first two or three months tends to be a bit faster than it is for formula-fed babies. But at around 4 months, the rate of weight gain usually slows down. Formula-fed babies tend to gain weight at a more consistent rate throughout the year.

Is it OK to introduce solids at 4 months?

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends exclusive breast-feeding for the first six months after birth. But by ages 4 months to 6 months, most babies are ready to begin eating solid foods as a complement to breast-feeding or formula-feeding.