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Table 3 Main reasons for introducing solids before 17 weeks of age

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

  1. a Interest indicated by baby putting hands and other objects into mouth and/or chewing hands, and other objects