Weaning: Starting Solids Without the Stress

Sitting up with support, good head control, and genuine interest in your food matter more than a date on the calendar. Most babies show these around six months.

Single ingredients, smooth textures, one new food every few days so you can spot reactions. Iron-rich options are commonly recommended early — ask your paediatrician what suits your baby.

Smooth purée, then thicker mash, then soft lumps, then finger foods. Moving through textures at a comfortable pace helps chewing develop.

Early meals are about exploring, not finishing a bowl. Milk stays the main source of nutrition through the first year.