A reader writes: So Tipat Chalav is now advising to give all babies tastes of food beginning at *4* *months*, because if we "wait" until 6 months some babies get more attached to the bottle and might resist integrating solids into their diet.Isn't there some statistic about breastmilk-only for 6 months reducing chances of allergies? There’s a lot of confusion surrounding the new Health Ministry guidelines about starting solids. The written statement makes it clear that starting at 4 months is optional, and should only involve tastes. But some parents are getting the message from Tipat Chalav, whether intentional or not, that they must start offering solids at 4 months. And the fact that … [Read more...]