On Wednesday, October 8, 2003, at 07:59  AM, Rundle wrote:

> Alex, I tend to agree with the advice most other posts offered that 4
> months is possibly too early to start a baby on solids.... also the
> baby's iron stores should last for quite some time...
>
> WHY do you want to start solids now?... is your son not growing
> well?... do you get the impression he's hungry?... are there problems
> with breast feeding?..

My kids wanted to eat that early. They were not getting enough breast
milk and didn't like the taste of formula. They loved food though. If
there is plenty of natural milk and they don't seem unhappy with it,
that is probably best, but conditions vary. A big one is what does Mom
feel about it.