Be careful about how much fibre you give your baby, as it can upset their tummy. Also too much fibre can prevent your baby from absorbing important minerals such as calcium, zinc, and iron so do be careful. After six months, give them a mixture of white and wholegrain breads and cereals, carefully increasing their intake as they get bigger. If your baby is eating a lot of pulses and lentils try to balance their diet with white bread, rice and pasta.
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Fibre is important in your baby's diet but should only be present in small amounts as it can prevent the absorbtion of important minerals.
Gluten is contained in foods such as wheat, rye, barley, and oats which are alll good sources of iron and fibre.
Honey should never be given to a baby under 12 months due to the risk of botulism poisoning.
There are lots of wonderful first foods for your baby to try including puréed vegetables, fruit, and baby cereals.
There are lots of great ways to easily prepare and cook food for your baby.
A good breakfast is vital to ensure your baby is getting the best start to the day.
In the beginning you should only feed your baby a spoon or two of solid food a day. This will gradually build up over a period of a weeks until they are enjoying three meals a day.
It is essential that you provide your baby with a well balanced and nutritious diet. There is a wonderful variety of foods to choose from.
If you're having problems weaning your baby it may be that they just aren't ready. Take a week or two to resume milk feedings and try again.
