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Making changes of Babies, weaning

In the early days of weaning, you’re just getting your baby used to taking food from a spoon. S/he will still be getting most of the nourishment required from their usual milk feeds. 

Start with a small amount of puréed vegetable or fruit, such as carrot, parsnip, banana, cooked apple, or pear. You may also like to try baby rice, which can be made up using breast or formula milk. Don’t add salt or sugar to these foods. Your baby may like to try these either before, during or after the usual milk feed.

Gradually increase the amount of solid food offered over the next few weeks, moving from one solid meal a day to three. Add different tastes and textures, by mashing, sieving or pureeing a small amount and offering it to your baby. Start to include mashed meat and poultry, and/or pulses such as chickpeas or lentils. Yoghurts and fromage frais are often very popular, but avoid those high in sugar. Preparing larger quantities in advance, then freezing them in ice cube trays, can help to save time – then just take the number of cubes needed from the freezer and defrost/heat them.

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