Child-led weaning: phase 2 (7-9 months), has some experience with solid foods

Soft lumps

Mashed and minced consistency foods

More finger foods

Able to self-feed finger foods.

Develops pincer (finger to thumb) grasp.

Begins to drink from cup.

Begin textured vegetables and fruits.

Baby wafers:

pro:

- babies can pick it up with their fingers- work on pincer grip

- free of preservatives, artificial colours and flavours.

con:

- contains soy (allergen)

-might get used to sweet flavours

-might not be that nutritious, no added milk or eggs

Purity: butternut lasagne (ages 8+ months)

pros:

+ no preservatives, colours or artificial flavours

+ textured, help baby develop speech and chewing skills

+ quite nutritious contains proteins, carbs, fat, vitamins

cons:

+ added salt
Woolies textured oat porridge with pear and banana

pros:

- textured- help them to get used to new textures

- variety new flavours are introduced

- No added sugar, No preservatives

cons:

- added salt