Baby’s first spoonful: Are Mom and Baby ready?

Published: December 19, 2007, 4:34 pm

Tags: 3 6 months, baby, health, nutrition

It's what all moms look forward to - Baby's first solid food. However, this first step towards weaning comes with a lot of questions that need to be answered: when is the right time, what food to give, and how much. When It is well-known that giving Baby solids too early can lead to tummy problems and food allergies. What is less known, based on recent studies, is that a late start into solid diet, say 7 months and beyond, can also lead to health problems, such as diabetes and celiac disease [1]. The rule of thumb is to give Baby the first spoonful between 4 and 6 months. The exact time point would depend whether Baby is ready or not. Baby is ready when it gets hungry soon after breastfeeding. Baby should be able to sit up and turn its head away to say No, I've had enough. And Baby should be able to swallow properly. What As Baby grows older, breast milk alone cannot provide all its energy and nutritional needs. That's where complementary food solid food comes in.

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