Does their weight affect when you begin solids?

I would like to hold off on solids (I know they are a hassle) but my twins are each 16 lbs and they aren't even 4 months yet!

This is consistent with my two older two who are skinny but HEAVY and have always looked years older than they are. They have genes of tall people on both sides. (My mom is 6 foot tall and my husband is 6'2" and the smallest of his cousins)

They are sleeping great at night. But they take 6-10 ounces every 2.5 to 3 hrs during the day (mostly breastmilk, but I have to supplement.)

Should I start them?

 

I don't think you need to start solids now. Many of my friends who breastfeed have been told by their pedis to wait until 6 months because breast milk is best. The belief is that sometimes solids will fill them up too much and they won't want the breast as much.

You are going a great job! Keep up the great work!

 

I would wait until your pedi gives you the go-ahead. They sound like they're doing great! Keep up the good work Mommy! Your breastmilk is the perfect food for them!

 

Mine are about the same age, and I gave it a first shot today (apple sauce; I never started with rice cereal with my first either; it looks to gross for me). They both drink 30-35 oz of formula (my ds including rice cereal for reflux) and they're about 15lbs each. I started my oldest also a week before her 4 month appointment (she was 16lbs16oz at 4 months - 95%). We don't have any allergies in the family.

They didn't really get it yet, obviously, although my son started to open his mouth ... I am just going to try a few little bites every day ... nothing serious. We'll see how it goes.

 

No, it doesn't have anything to do with weight. Most babies will not be developmentally ready until at least 4 months -- they just won't be able to swallow the food without gagging or spitting it out. And the recommendation is to wait until 6 months -- they'll be more ready, and there is less chance of allergies. You are doing great BF'ing them!

 

I'd hold off until at least 5 months, but that's just my opinion.

 

I'd go by the amount they are eating and they sound ready for solids to me. Mine were eating 40+oz per day at that age and we started solids at 3.5-4 months. They had been downing 8oz with no problem and wanting more for several weeks when we started them on solids. They LOVED the solids from the start. One is in 95% for weight and the other is 50% for weight. I'd start them on some cereal, and see how it goes.

 

The signs for solids,

Doubling birth weight (although if you have preemies or small twins it should be more than double birth weight)

Sitting up with only a little assitance.

Babies watching you eat with this look on their face like, "Wow, that is the coolest thing on the planet!"

Babies actually chewing along with you

Holding things and putting them in their mouth.

Those are the biggies!

Angel

 

I was told to wait until 6 months so there would less chance of an allergic reaction.