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Must-Know Tips for Starting Solids

It may seem like everyone has an opinion when it comes to starting solids. Read on to find out which tips to follow -- and which you can ignore.

Smart Advice: When to Start

Start solids at 4 to 6 months. Up until then, your baby's digestive system can't handle anything besides breast milk or formula. But don't wait much longer to start, or your baby may get so accustomed to her liquid diet that she loses interest in learning to chew and swallow solid foods.

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