Accepting new flavours: Babies may need to try a new food 10 to 15 times before they accept it, so don’t give up! Remember early in the weaning process babies are more likely to accept new flavours so variety is the key from the very start.
Offer variety: Once your baby has become used to eating from a spoon be adventurous and offer lots of different fruits and vegetables, red meat, chicken and fish. This will stand to them for life.
Texture: Babies may need to try a new food 10 to 15 times before they accept it, so don’t give up! Remember early in the weaning process babies are more likely to accept new flavours so variety is the key from the very start.Once your baby has become used to eating from a spoon be adventurous and offer lots of different fruits and vegetables, red meat, chicken and fish. This will stand to them for life.It is common for babies to “gag” as they move from purées to thicker textures. It can be scary when it happens but it is completely normal. As your baby gets used to the thicker texture it will gradually go away.
Finger foods: Babies may need to try a new food 10 to 15 times before they accept it, so don’t give up! Remember early in the weaning process babies are more likely to accept new flavours so variety is the key from the very start.Once your baby has become used to eating from a spoon be adventurous and offer lots of different fruits and vegetables, red meat, chicken and fish. This will stand to them for life.It is common for babies to “gag” as they move from purées to thicker textures. It can be scary when it happens but it is completely normal. As your baby gets used to the thicker texture it will gradually go away.Accepting lumps and finger foods is an important part of weaning. 6-7 months is the best time to introduce textures and lumpy foods to your baby’s diet. Your baby is more likely to accept changes in texture at this age...leaving it too late may leave you with a fussy eater on your hands.
How much?Babies are very good at regulating their intake of food and drink and they know when they’ve had enough. If they don’t finish all the food you’ve prepared don’t force feed them as they are genuinely full at this stage.
Remember your baby should never be left alone while eating!
