Doctor in the House: Weaning baby | Parenting News,The Indian Express

From when it's the right time, to how to go about introducing solid food to your infant – the dos and don'ts of weaning

Most paediatricians will tell you that you should breastfeed your baby exclusively for the first six months and then start introducing solid food. But, by five to six months, most babies are ready to eat solid food as a complement to breastfeeding. By this time, babies typically stop pushing food out with their tongue and begin to develop their coordination to move solid food from the front of the mouth to the back.

When is your baby ready for weaning?

Your baby is ready to start weaning when the baby can hold his/her head steady and sits up with support. Your baby will be mouthing their hands and toys all the time and they will be leaning toward your food and will be interested in what you are eating.

How to start off?

When we start weaning, start with once a day and do it in the morning hours ideally, between two milk feeds. I prefer that babies are offered vegetables as the first food and that sugar or salt not be added to their food for the first year.

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