Weaning

Our baby girl is now 5 months old and I wanted to know what are the signs that she should be wanting to start on solid food ( weaning).

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Have a look at this link from the NHS

https://www.nhs.uk/best-start-in-life/baby/weaning/ready-or-not-weaning-quiz/

I find when bottles aren’t enough. My little ones 5 months today and been eating since month 3 and has been showing many signs of readiness. As did my daughter when she was a newborn x

What were the signs x

Finishing bottles and still being fussy etc x

One of the signs is sitting and holding their head steady and being able to bring things to their mouth.

Being able to sit up and showing an interest are the main signs of readiness. However, I’d wait another month minimum. There are a lot of studies about how waiting until 6 months at least to introduce solids is most beneficial for the gut. We laid foundations by sitting our little boy at the table with us at mealtimes from about 5 months and gave him a spoon and a little bowl to play with. Then after 6 months we introduced solids. Will do the same with my March baby who at 4m is desperate for a sandwich already 😂

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