If you delayed introducing solids...

[kravenscookiejar]

How did you deal with a pediatrician who was not supportive?

I told my 7 month old's (5 months adjusted) pediatrician that I didn't feel that he was ready for solids, and she insisted that he needed them and told me to get rice cereal.

I explained that he didn't have any signs of being interested in or ready for food, but she just kind of steamrolled over me, and I just said "sure, we'll try the rice cereal" so we could get out of there.

We go back this coming week and I want to be more assertive. I don't want to be rude, but I want my voice heard on this. I'm not sure of the best way to proceed.

[cpendergraff]

I'm sorry mama!

Keep on mind they are providing a service. You can go elsewhere.

Bring some information. Printed out from a reliable/respectable website.

Discuss why you feel he isn't ready. If you are still not heard.....go elsewhere

[kravenscookiejar]

Originally Posted by cpendergraff I'm sorry mama! Keep on mind they are providing a service. You can go elsewhere. Bring some information. Printed out from a reliable/respectable website. Discuss why you feel he isn't ready. If you are still not heard.....go elsewhere

Unfortunately, I live in a very small town, and the nearest place that I could take my boys is about an hour away.

I really hope that I can show her that I'm not just being stubborn.

[cpendergraff]

Feel your pain. I live in a small town too.