As you begin to feed your baby solids, portions must be kept small and spaced out, as it is important not to overfeed your baby. When you begin to wean one or two spoonfuls once a day is a good starting point and you can go on from there. At first your baby may seem to eat very little, be patient and remember it can take time for them to learn how to eat. In the first few days, don’t be surprised if they refuse to eat or spit it out. Just try again later or even the next day. You could also try making the food a little more familiar by mixing it with a few teaspoons of your baby’s milk. After a week or two you can begin to experiment by giving your baby increased amounts of solid food.
As your baby becomes used to fruits, vegetables, and cereals like baby rice, you can start to add different types of foods and you can also increase the amount of times you feed solids throughout the day.You will need to try and test what works for you and your baby at this time, although normally at between six to nine months your baby should be having three solid meals a day. At this point your baby’s daily intake should include their milk feed, cereal, vegetables and fruit, and small amounts of meat, poultry, fish, yoghurt, well cooked eggs, and cheese. For recipes and ideas have a look at our recipe section. It is important to gradually move your baby up to this point and keep an eye on their weight and health during the transition.
