Introducing solid food

The U.S. Surgeon General Recommends Breastfeeding

The U.S. Surgeon General recommends that babies be fed with breast milk only — no formula — for the first 6 months of life. It is better to breastfeed for 6 months and best to breastfeed for 12 months, or for as long as you and your baby wish. Solid foods can be introduced when the baby is 6 months old, while you continue to breastfeed.

My baby is will be six month on the 30th..but I still fully breastfeed him..had no intention on starting solid yet..I made a mistake with my first baby by introducing a little bit early and she did have a problem to poo..poor little girl

So this time around, I determined and learn a lot from reading and discussion..and he will only get to taste bubur nasi (blend) after six month..not earlier

I normally cook the rice (plain) on small pot and slow cooking until the rice is tender and smooth and blend it, let it cold before feed the baby, and for six month old, I strained the porridge first..remember, their stomach is so small and tender..and don't expect baby to finish up one bowl at first attempt :-)

This is extrated form babycenter.com :

How will I know when my baby's ready?

Your baby will give you clear signs when he's ready to move beyond liquid-only nourishment. Cues to look for include:

Head control. Your baby needs to be able to keep his head in a steady, upright position.

Losing the "extrusion reflex." To keep solid food in his mouth and then swallow it, your baby needs to stop using his tongue to push food out of his mouth.

Sitting well when supported. Even if he's not quite ready for a highchair, your baby needs to be able to sit upright to swallow well.

Chewing motions. Your baby's mouth and tongue develop in sync with his digestive system. To start solids, he should be able to move food to the back of his mouth and swallow. As he learns to swallow efficiently, you may notice less drooling. He may also be teething around the same time.

Significant weight gain. Most babies are ready to eat solids when they've doubled their birth weight (or weigh about 15 pounds) and are at least 4 months old.

Growing appetite. He seems hungry — even with eight to ten feedings of breast milk or formula a day.

Curiosity about what you're eating. Your baby may begin eyeing your bowl of rice or reaching for a forkful of fettuccine as it travels from your plate to your mouth.