START 'EM YOUNG

Your child would now be starting to eat lumpier food with some finger food. Offer your child 2-3 meals per day with 1-2 soft finger food as well as breastmilk or formula milk.

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If you're breastfeeding, the intake will decline as your child's food intake increases. 

If you're giving formula milk, it is recommended to give milk drinks after meals so your child will be interested to try new food. 

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Offer simple and unprocessed food from a variety of food groups.

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You can start using natural herbs/spices to add extra flavours to your child's food.

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Texture: finely chopped, diced, minced, soft food. 

All these textures will encourage your child to learn to chew