Sorry sponge I didnt mean to scare you, I was just very very interested in what Olivias speach therapist told me. Generally if there is bowel problems, skin problems or food allergies in the family, they prefer to say 6months as some food may irritate if given too early.
Most weaning isnt just to fatten up you babies and make them sleep it is to inhance the skills of the mouth and help with speach.
Presently I have to rub Olivias gums and pull her cheek in a pop goes the weezel manner before she eats, this is to make sure she can follow my finger with her tongue, as when you are older you obviously push food to the side to chew.
I was always also lead to believe that dairy should be avoided until after 6 months but no, like I said, double cream, cheese and butter etc are all the things I have to add to Olivias food to add calories for her.
As for sitting well as Spastic quad isnt every really going to sit well unless supported, so I just sit her up in my arms supported and she is more than capable.
Sponge, My DD1 had what is similar to a tongue tie but it was with the top lip through her 2 front teeth, her speaking was a bit delayed, and they took her in and snipped it, she has never shut up since, Olivias lip looks very similar and may need the same if she will be lucky enough to speak. I would assume that waiting for 6months wont be and issue and if the tie becomes a problem they will just snip it, which is very simple.
Gosh what a long post...I would love to be brave enough to post on weaning, but I have the feeling there may be a gang of angry MNrs turn up at my door wearing sheets ready to beat and burn me
Olivia woke for her bath and her milk she is sleeping again, I hope it continues!!