go by his birthday and consider holding back on solids for another month or so. his formula is much more important to his overall nutriion than cereal or baby food at this time but get input from his pediatrician. there is no need to rush solids. he will be eating for the rest of his life; he primarily needs to get his nutrients from the formula.
my son was born premature/was 6 wk early when can i start giving him cereal/baby food? . my son was due on sep 19 2012 but was born on 07/20/12 at 3. 7oz. he is currently taking similac neosure and breast milk but is still strugling with the weight. . he is 12 pounds and 7oz and i don't know which date to go by when selecting anything for him. please explain if i should consider him 4 months old or 6 months old. . . thank you