Many patients write to us asking whether to see a neurologist or orthopedist for herniated discs. This is an excellent question, to be sure, and my experiences over the years have changed my opinion as to the ideal answer.
Just because you CAN introduce honey at 12 months doesnât mean that you SHOULD â and after 12 months of carefully avoiding sugary foods in your little oneâs diet, thereâs no reason to start giving them now! Now, there IS research to support the fact that certain types of honey do have some redeeming features.
You can introduce solids any time between 4 and 6 months if your baby is ready. Until then, breast milk or formula provides all the calories and nourishment your baby needs and can handle. His digestive system simply isn't ready for solids until he nears his half-birthday. Losing the extrusion reflex.. 2  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. 3  Sitting well when supported. 4  Even if he's not quite ready for a highchair, your baby needs to be able to sit upright to swallow well.