Feeding your baby in their first year can be exciting but also challenging. In general, babies get all their nutrition from breast milk and/or formula for the first six months of life. By six months, you can start introducing solid foods. Your pediatrician can offer additional advice tailored to your baby’s unique needs. What should…
Knowing when your child is ready for foods other than breast milk or infant formula Your child can begin eating solid foods at about 6 months. Introducing foods before 4 months is not recommended. Every child is different. You can look for these signs that your child is developmentally ready to begin eating food. Your child:…
Baby Feeding Guide for the First Year After months of breastfeeding or bottle-feeding, it can be surprising to realize that your still-tiny baby is actually ready for “real” food. This exciting (albeit messy!) transition may be a little bittersweet and can feel overwhelming, especially considering the numerous baby food options available in 2022. When should…
Infant nutrition: the first 6 months Your baby is about to go through an amazing growth spurt. Expect your baby to double his or her birth weight by about age 5 -6 months and triple their birth weight by a year of age. To grow that much, they need a lot of nutrients — more than at…