Baby: Infant – Newborn – Toddler
What happens if solids start too early or late

What happens if solids start too early or late

The usual timing window: about 6 months, not before 4 months In infant feeding guidance, “solids” usually means complementary foods: purées, mashed foods, soft finger foods, iron-rich foods, and eventually more varied textures. These foods are called complementary because they are added alongside breast milk or infant formula, not used as a sudden replacement. The […]

Signs baby is ready for solids

Signs baby is ready for solids

Why readiness matters Introducing solids is often called complementary feeding because solid foods complement, rather than replace, breast milk or infant formula. Around 6 months, many babies begin to need additional sources of nutrients such as iron and zinc, and they are also becoming developmentally capable of handling food in the mouth. Readiness matters because […]