Child Nutrition

Yes. Breastmilk or formula will remain your baby's most important source of nutrition until she is a year old. There is no need to stop breastfeeding because you are starting your baby on solids. This is the case even though solid foods will graduall...

Yes. Breastmilk or formula will remain your baby's...

You can start to offer you baby fingers foods from the start of weaning. You may find that your baby prefers to feed herself with finger foods rather than be spoon-fed. If this is true of your baby, don't worry and let her feed herself. Or you could ...

You can start to offer you baby fingers foods from...

Why is food hygiene important? Cleanliness and food freshness is important once your baby starts to eat solid food. This is because babies' immune systems are less developed than adults'. Their tummies are vulnerable to bugs and infections. The Dep...

Why is food hygiene important? Cleanliness and fo...

How much milk you give your baby depends on whether you are breastfeeding or formula feeding. If you have been breastfeeding, now your baby is six months old there’s no reason to stop. You can carry on breastfeeding for as long as you both wish. You...

How much milk you give your baby depends on whethe...

When should I feed my baby? "Don’t wait until your baby's starving before giving her her first mouthful of food. If she’s upset, she won’t be able to eat. Give her a little bit of milk first and some more milk afterwards." Liz "Trust your baby abou...

When should I feed my baby? "Don’t wait until you...

What if my baby's not interested in eating? "If your baby spits out everything you give him, take a deep breath and repeat the mantra: Food is for fun until you’re one." Carrie "I thought my baby would lap up everything I gave him. Nothing could be...

What if my baby's not interested in eating? "If y...

If you are thinking of weaning your baby there are some signs to look out for that will help you decide if the time is right. Your baby may be ready if she: - Can hold her head up. Your baby needs to be able to maintain a steady, upright position, t...

If you are thinking of weaning your baby there are...