Dr Kyla’s When your baby is almost ready for

solid food, it can be hard to know

where to start.

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#1
There is
no rush!
Don’t rush into starting. Most
babies are ready for solid foods
between 5-6 months of age.
If your baby starts before they’re
ready, it can be stressful and take
a long time for them to get the
hang of eating. Plus, it means you
have to clean that highchair more
times than you need to! You want to
watch your baby for their individual
signs of readiness. This is when
they can hold their head up easily,
sit with minimal support, show a
real interest in your food and open
their mouth for food without their
tongue pushing it back out.
#2
Learning
takes time
The amount your baby eats at the
start is completely IRRELEVANT.
It honestly doesn’t matter if they
eat ¼ of a teaspoon or half a bowl
or nothing at all.
Please don’t get caught up in
worrying about how much your
little one eats.
The first few months are really just
for learning about the wonderful
world of food. I can show you how
to do this with a mix of spoon food
and finger food from the start.
#3
Let’s
play!
Get ready for mealtimes before
your baby is ready to eat.
Set up your highchair to the
right height and practice playing
with spoons.
I like highchairs that have an
adjustable foot support that
grows with your baby.
If you’ve practiced getting the
highchair right and sucking on
empty spoons, then your baby is
much less overwhelmed at their
first real meal.

This is an exciting time ahead!

But it can also be really overwhelming for lots of parents. If
you’d like some more guidance and support from a paediatric
dietitian, then come and join us over at Baby Mealtimes.

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