Baby Feeding Amount
Breast milk is the most nutritious feed for a baby and is recommended till the baby is at least three to six months old. Breast milk not only contains a healthy and suitable balance of the various nutrients needed for proper development of the baby but also has the ability to boost a [...]
First foods for weaning
Weaning is a process in which babies are introduced to external food, thereby reducing their dependence on mothers’ milk. Weaning can be initiated when the baby is four to six months old.
Weaning is a significant process as it helps provide all the nutrients which are not provided by mothers’ milk to the [...]
Deciding whether your baby is ready to start solid foods
An appropriate diet is one of the major factors that helps you settle your baby better, and helps in normal growth and development of the baby. A baby is fed on mother’s milk in the early months, but as the baby grows, you start to wean [...]
Family Foods During Weaning
Once babies reach nine months of age, they are ready to be given chopped or mashed versions of the meals that the rest of the family is eating. After introducing the baby to solid foods, you must offer him soft mashed pieces of food so that his chewing technique starts developing. This [...]
Finger Foods During Weaning
At around seven to nine months of age, babies can be introduced to textured foods. Some mothers take the baby led weaning approach and offer finger foods to the baby right from the start, while others opt for the puree stage. Getting used to solids and textures requires practice and babies usually [...]
Ideas for Feeding solids to your new born baby
The baby’s transition to solid food is an important milestone for both the mother and child. The first step is to ensure that the child is indeed ready for solid foods. Usually at six months, the child is ready to start on solids. Here are some ideas [...]
