I started weaning my child early (4 months) because he had quite bad reflux and baby rice, although not recommended in a child of such a tender age, seemed to help.
Anyway, this afternoon I was out with some friends and I was telling them, in quite some detail, about his weaning and that he actually really likes it and I got the feeling that they were looking at me like I was strange and doing something that was really unsafe. I was then asked the question "who told you to do that?" I know it was not meant to be judgemental but I did get the feeling of disapproval.
All I kept on thinking was - but you were weaned at 4 months and you are fine. I have also had quite a few discussions with people about weaning and most people seem shocked that I have gone against the advice, albeit most adults I know don't seem to be unduly affected by the early weaning they experienced as a child.
Please - am I being unreasonable for weaning my child early? Are babies stomachs really so delicate?
Also, along this line of food - at what age do you give a child the same food as you to eat. A lot of people say young children like bland food but I feel that is breeding fussiness.