When did you start feeding your baby solid food?

The recommendation these days seems to wait until 6 months but my baby stares at me when I'm eating and I let her taste some applesauce – and she loved it! She seems to be interested in starting solids but I'm not sure if I should hold off. What has been your experience?

Suggestion:

Sounds like she's ready! It's all about baby's readiness to eat, not so much age (although never give solids before 4 months). You're reading your baby correctly! Applesauce (with no additives) is a great start!