RE: [ozmidwifery] Introducing solids too early

[Kelly @ BellyBelly]

Thanks Päivi, I will publish it for next month, so 1st July it will be up. If you are on the mailing list you will get notified when it’s up. It constantly amazes me the rubbish we give our babies as first foods. Vegetables over rice cereal surely seems a logical option, and at least after 6 months! There was one woman saying she started her baby at six weeks, many at 3 months and many at 4… it astounds me. Best Regards, Kelly Zantey Creator, BellyBelly.com.au Gentle Solutions From Conception to Parenthood BellyBelly Birth Support - http://www.bellybelly.com.au/birth-support From: owner-ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au [mailto:owner-ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au] On Behalf Of Päivi Laukkanen Sent: Wednesday, 7 June 2006 5:21 PM To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Introducing solids too early   Hi Kelly,   I can'r remember of any studies now, but the book "Rediscovering Birth" by Sheila Kitzinger (I think it was in that one) has interesting information how in different countries we use very different foods to start solids. In Finland the first solids have traditionally been potato and carrot! and banana and brunes. In US it's rice cereal. but it differs a lot between cultures. Too bad I can't remember the rest. I would love to get a copy of your article, when it's ready.   Päivi ----- Original Message ----- From: Kelly @ BellyBelly To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Wednesday, June 07, 2006 1:28 AM Subject: [ozmidwifery] Introducing solids too early   I’ve come across so many mums who are introducing solids far too early and as a result I am writing an article on it and trying to gather information from studies. I heard there was a study in the US which indicated one possible complication was juvenile diabetes. Does anyone know of any studies or resources in regards to solids and early introduction and where I can find them? Best Regards, Kelly Zantey Creator, BellyBelly.com.au Gentle Solutions From Conception to Parenthood BellyBelly Birth Support - http://www.bellybelly.com.au/birth-support