I started adding alittle cereal to their milk when they were about 5months, at about 6months I started introducing pureed vegetables and fruits, as long as their is nothing to lumpy and not too thick it's OK to start at around 5months, I personally think 3months is too early, but each to their own.

I'm not an experienced mom but an experienced dad and pediatrician.

A few factors are involved when determining when to start solid foods. The general rule of thumb is anywhere from 4-6 months of age (with breastfed babies leaning a bit closer to 6 months of age). But if your babes are premature, that may also push to the 6 month range. However, for full term (or near full term) babies who have good head support and show an interest in the solid food (as your son is doing), 4 months is when I recommend.

All the best,

Dr. Jeremy

My son was always starving so at about 3 months old I started with the rice cereal in their formula...at 4 months old it was rice cereal mixed in a bowl with formual twice per day - he at ALL of it...when they went in for their check up, the doc said that I needed to feed them more...they were fine and healthy, but always hungry - so off we went with protein, vegies, fruits...they were eating table food at 6 months...independently. It was all I could do to keep up trying to feed them...LOL...my grandmother always said...."the recepie comes with the baby." Go with your gut. If the babies are hungry feed them...give them a few cherios to see if they can pick up and get into their mouths if they are wanting to eat everything, give them food to eat...few cherios here and a bit of rice cereal...its all good in the tummy...my son used to coo when the food was put infront of him...Now that they are three, they just go get the food that they want...LOL...still hungry...

I started around three months.I added a little to their formula each time.They acted like they could not get plenty of milk and was hungry all the time.

I started around three months.I added a little to their formula each time.They acted like they could not get plenty of milk and was hungry all the time.

i started my girls on baby rice and cereal at 4 and half months they were quite sicky babies and this seemed to settle them

I started adding cereal at 3 months best thing for me!! my son was VERY crabby!! started them on baby food at 4 months there Dr wanted me to wait until they were 6 months but my son was crying all the time as soon as i started him on baby food he was much better until he started cutting teeth which they will be 10 months old in two weeks and he already has 2 teeth. The dr said the reason they are pushing to 6 months is because they are finding more and more food allergies if started before 6 months old. I can also tell you that when you start your twins on baby food there is NO difference between stage 2 foods and stage 1 foods except the size my DR told me to just use stage three it would save me money. One more thing this is what my mom told me " you are there mom you and you only know what they need and want, your Dr is there is guide you but at the end of the day you are the MOM" when i started them 2 months before she wanted I did let her know so that if any problems did come up it was not a surprise. good luck!!!! start clipping coupons. Go to www.gerber.com and sign up for more coupons

Hey girl!!! I started rice cereal in the bottle at about 4 weeks...I nursed as well, but they were both huge at birth and starving. 7.6 and 7.2 pounds respectively, girl boy...My son was always hungry so I started rice cereal mixed in a bowl with formula feeding with a spoon at 6 weeks. At about 3 months at their checkup, not only was my son rolling over in bed but the doc said that I needed to feed him MORE...so I started with organic baby food...of all types...by six months, they were 100% self feeding...grabbing the food and getting it in their mouths....It was all I could do to get them fed. They ate more than I ever expected them too. They are now three and I think they ate more from the time they were born until they were a year old. My grandmother always said that the recipe comes with the baby. Go with your gut and check with your doctor. I had to bring my son to the doc for a special check up to make sure that he was strong enough to roll over and sleep on his belly...other wise I would have had to restrain him so that he would not roll over and he hated it. Each child is different...Good Luck...My answer is...if the baby is hungry...feed it...

I have been giving my twins rice cereal in their bottles since about 2 months old, they eat 5 oz. of formula and were starving. The rice cereal was only at night, they started sleeping throught the night and it was so wonderful! Now, they are almost 3 months old and are taking rice cereal in the bowl at night only. They love it!! You have to judge each child differently and try and see how it goes, if they are choking, or spitting, then they aren't ready. My twins smack their lips and swallow it with ease, so we are going for it!