01/20/2026
A 4-month-old does NOT need to be starting solids.
Babies’ digestive systems are still developing. Their tongues still have a strong thrust reflex. Their gut lining is still maturing. Just because a baby can sit with support or looks interested doesn’t mean their body is ready.
Breastmilk or formula is complete nutrition for the first 6 months. Period.
Solids before readiness aren’t about nourishment
they’re about adult impatience.
Readiness looks like:
• Sitting independently
• Loss of tongue-thrust reflex
• Bringing food to mouth
• Actual chewing motions
• Around 6 months, not 4
Rushing solids doesn’t make your baby more advanced. It just ignores biology.
There is no prize for starting early.
Let babies be babies.