Introduce solids to baby

A little over five years ago I was in the middle of introducing solid foods to my first child and found the amount of information on the topic to be a bit overwhelming. As a graphic designer (and mom who needs a feeling of control) I decided to summarize everything I found about baby weaning into an organized infographic. Since posting the first version of this chart back in 2012, I have received an overwhelming response from readers who had been looking for something to help them in their…

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Through my weaning classes I have learned that the most stressful subject facing a first time mum when starting to feed her baby solid foods is how much to feed. If you are planning on starting to wean your baby onto solids before 6 months, it is so important not to decrease the milk intake. Our Weaning Pots are perfect when starting to wean your baby, moving towards 3 meals a day by 6 months of age.

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Starting to wean can be a bewildering experience. It takes a little time for them to learn to take food from a spoon and then figure out how to move it from the front of the tongue to the back of the mouth. I always recommend to start weaning from 5 ½ months. This will give your little one time to get used to the idea of food before they are introduced to a wider variety from 6 months onward.

A comprehensive guide to introducing solids, including when to begin, what baby’s first food should be, and how much they should be eating.

Self-feeding meal ideas and tips for solids with 8-12 month old babies. How to get started, what foods to serve, and food ideas with pictures.

From the first stages of pregnancy all the way through the preschool years, Gerber has the resources you need to make healthy eating and nutrition decisions for you and your child.

By 7 months, babies are ready to try new textures & flavors. Introduce these foods the right way with our weekly food charts custom made for 7 month old babies.

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Starting solids soon? Here is the perfect printable introduction to solids guide. Print it out for your fridge, save it on your phone. Enjoy starting solids with your little one - it's an adventure and we're here to help every step of the way.

Over 18 foods (some you probably haven't considered) to avoid for babies in the first year that can cause choking or other serious reactions.

If your baby is used to eating some solid foods, a feeding schedule for 6 month old babies is useful. Perfect until they eat more solids at 8 months or so...