Today was my son’s six month check up and the pediatrician gave us the OK to start solid foods. While his first few spoon fulls of oatmeal cereal left him with a perplexed and disgusted look on his face, he was soon reaching for the whole cup, trying to get more into his system.

– photo by Bill Fezzie
Some tips on starting solids from the good doctor and the American Academy of Pediatrics:
 

1. You should wait until your child reaches six months of age to start them on solid foods. This is the recommended age as it reduces instances …read more