INFANT WEANING

Can stay in sitting position with the head steady
Eyes, hands and mouth coordinate together so your baby can look at the food, pick it up and put into his/her mouth
Swallow food, rather than spitting it out

Mummy & Daddy, I am not ready...

The following behaviors can be mistaken for signs of being ready for solid food:

These are normal baby behaviors and not necessarily signs of hunger. Try giving an extra bit of milk until they're really ready for food.

Try to soothe them-swaddling, swinging, humming/singing (yes, it does work!) to promote healthy self-regulation development

Start with small amounts of pureed/mashed foods.

Try starting with rice porridge/grains, followed by single vegetables and fruits.

Give lumpier and coarser textures (7-8 months) so that your baby's chewing and munching abilities improve.

Start with once a day first, gradually increase to

2-3x/day.

Gradually increase the frequency to 3x/day with 1-2 servings of soft finger food/healthy snacks.

Give minced, diced, finely chopped and soft food textures.

3 healthy meals per day with 1-2 servings of soft finger food/healthy snacks.

Give bit sized pieces, small cubes, or chunks of soft food.

Try to eat together (family food) as your child learn from watching you eat.

Continue breastfeeding with breast milk (or formula milk) as the main drink.

Include all the 6 main food groups.

Try to use fresh ingredients.

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