When can meats be introduced to the diet?

[Jasmine]

When did you or when will you do it. I'm planning around 8-9 mos. He's not quite 7 mos yet. But keeping in mind that he was a month premature.

 

[NewMommy]

Our doctor recommended we start solids early at 4 months, so by 6 months she was ready for meats. I make all her food homemade and use a blender to make the food into the consistency she's ready for. My daughter had some diaherra the first time she had a large portion of meat but has never had a bad reaction since. We started with chicken, it's still her favorite. Our doctor has been very impressed with her health.

Once she's been on solid for 2-3 months I would say you old introduce meat.

 

[K's Mommy]

Once babies are 7 months, they can start eating graduates...which have a lot of meat varieties. Soft processed meats, of course. If you're talking about meat YOU would eat, i'd wait until the 9 month mark. All babies grow and develop differently. Just use your mommy instinct. You can pretty much tell what your baby is and isn't able to chew and swallow.

 

[Carrie]

My pediatrician recommended that we start solids around 6 months and that we start meats right around that time. Babies have a higher need for iron around 6 months and meats are a good source.