Reply #14: Wow, he'd only be 2 and 1/2 months old

[lastliberalintexas]

I'm sure you know this already, but preemies are measured by their full term age (also called adjusted age) rather than when they delivered. If your son started solids next month, he'd only be about 2 and 1/2 months old!

That said, if he is interested in table food, then he might be ready, even that early. My son is only 8 and 1/2 months old now, but he's been eating cereal and baby food since he was about 3 months old. And not by my choice- I actually wanted to wait, since there are some studies that show (too) early introduction of solids may increase the chance of food allergies.

But my son was constantly reaching for table foods, reaching for the table while we were eating, and *stared* rather mournfully at us as we shoveled forkfuls of food into our mouths. You could easily see it in his eyes- "Just what makes you so special? Why can't *I* have that food?!" I also noticed he started waking up earlier and earlier, until we were back to 3am feedings. I finally got tired of the accusing eyes and the sleepless nights (again) and with his doctor's ok, began giving him a little cereal each day.

So that was long winded. All I really meant to say is that your son is the best guide for when he is ready for solids. He's far smarter than any parent or doctor, so just listen to him. :)