Weaning/trying food at 17 weeks

[Butterflyy20]

I know this is a controversial topic, i know you CAN wean a baby from 17 weeks but preferred 6 months. My baby is 4 months and has been desperate to try food that we eat. i know they get curious but it's purely just food. he does have more than average amount of milk but that's not why i am giving him food. i am giving it to him because he wants it and he eats it and even opens his mouth for it. I would of done baby led weaning but clearly he's ready and i know he is. i have been made to feel guilty for my choice even when i'm doing it in the right way giving him food for under 6 months and for a couple of weeks incase of allergies. Any one have any support or advice?? TIA x

You can wean from any age there is no law but if it’s a good idea or it is a different question. I’m surprised your baby can sit unaided at 17 weeks which is one of the indicators that they are ready to start food. What is food for under 6 months olds?

We’re in a similar situation, DS is 4 and a half months old (19 weeks) and is definitely ready for food. I’ve been giving him tastes of things (vegetables and fruits) either by giving it to him or by offering him frozen versions for his teething through the dummy/pacifier you can get so he can chew away, and the little holes allow purée type food to come through. I also offer him purées as he can hold his spoon and (sometimes) manages to get it in his mouth by himself.

At this stage it really is just tastes rather than being able to eat anything substantial

definitely!! he's only had fruit and veg and we are introducing them one at a time, he's never had a massive bowl full or anything and i've always made sure he wants it not me forcing it on him! glad i'm not the only one