Not wanting to really do this but...

[Hope81]

I will not fully comment as my opinion is that weaning so early can potentially be dangerous but it's your kid and you do how you please.
But for the doctor comparing with other mammals and nature. Show me a mammal that's on solids before it has teeth?????
Oh wait most of mammals are born with teeth...
Those 2 are completely incomparable. Most of the animals are born and on their feet in a couple of h, ready for survival in the wilderness.
Your baby is and will be fully depended on you.
You can wean early and be fine or not. Make an very informed decision before you go ahead.
Good luck, your LO is gorgeous btw

 

[knopk@]

I agree with hope - some mammals can run and are born with teeth - we are different because of brain development mainly. Your doctor doesnt sound that knowledgeable to me but its your call.

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[littlemiss83]

I agree...what a terrible comparrison

My doctor said not to wean early & so did my HV and so did a paediatrician (baby doctor) from the childrens hosptial. But there's no point in saying who's doctor is right & who's is wrong. I'm suprised your doctor didn't inform you of the risks involved. Most of the time with issues like this they say....its up to you but the risks are...... I think its a bit irrisponsible if your doc didn't do this tbh.

I've copied this from the NHS website. Is your doc an NHS doc? If so....he isn't following the guidence


You should start giving your baby solid foods when they are around six months old, as well as breast or formula milk.
Before six months, your baby's gut is still developing and they need only breast or formula milk. Weaning too soon may increase the risk of infections and allergies.
Try giving solid foods when your baby:

• can sit up,
• wants to chew and is putting toys and other objects in their mouth, and
• reaches and grabs accurately.

It is normal for babies aged three to five months to begin waking in the night when they have previously slept through. It is not necessarily a sign of hunger and starting solids will not make your baby more likely to sleep through the night again.
If your baby seems hungrier at any time before six months, they may be having a growth spurt, and extra breast or formula milk will be enough to meet their needs.

http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Babies-weaning/Pages/Introduction old.aspx

 

[Hunnie]

Like ive said before i apologise for asking your opinions and then going against them. I think we will have our opinions on topics and nothing will change those so there's not much point to this thread anymore because I'm going to stick to my opinion on the subject no matter how silly/stupid you may think it is.