Starting Solids

Today I'm linking up...

Tomorrow is Colin's 4 month birthday (yay!) and his 4 month check up (shots included, insert sad face).  I'm looking forward to knowing how much he weighs, how long he is, and for the doctor to say he is a healthy little man!  I'm dreading his shots.  Hearing my baby scream in pain is the WORST thing ever.  And I mean ever.  I hate it.  

We will have hit the 4 month mark and although there is controversy as to whether babies should start solids at 4, 5, or 6 months old I'm going to say I think each mama/daddy knows their own baby and can judge if baby is ready for solids or not.  So judge me if you think I'm starting to early but I think Colin is ready for more than just milk.  

The plan is to introduce vegetables and few fruits in the coming weeks.  We will first try avocados- full of protein, calories, and the good fats: monounsaturated.  Ryan and I have done our reserach about introducing cereal and we don't feel as comfortable with this- again, judge if you want- but there is a lot of reserach suggesting babies' digestion isn't ready for such tough grains.  So we will start with easier to digest things.  

Colin will get one teaspoon of avocado on the first night and then we will wait 4 days to see if he has any allergic reaction or issues with them.  Then we can either do that food again or try something new.  Hopefully he will like it and be excited to have something besides milk.  

We are really looking forward to starting solid foods.  We have the baby bullet ready for action!  

What tips/hints do you have for starting solid food?  And if you think I'm starting too early- then don't leave me a note :)