From: Predictors of the early introduction of solid foods in infants: results of a cohort study
Reason for introducing solids | Solids before 17 weeks (n = 226) | |
---|---|---|
 | N | % |
Baby hungry/large baby | 125 | 55 |
Baby old enough/to wean baby | 39 | 17 |
To settle baby/help sleep through the night | 34 | 15 |
Baby interesteda/ready | 26 | 12 |