Friday 30 March 2012

How to know when your baby is ready for solid food


As with most milestones, your baby will let you know when he's ready to move on from a liquid-only diet. A few signs to look for are:
  1. He has head control - Being able to keep his head in a steady, upright position
  2. He shows significant weight gain- Most babies are ready to start eating solid food once they've doubled their birth weight.
  3. He seems hungry- If you're giving a large number of feeding's of breast milk or formula a day.
  4. He can sit well- Baby needs to be able to sit upright to swallow well.
  5. He is losing the 'extrusion reflex'- Baby needs to be able to keep food in his mouth and then swallow it.
  6. He shows chewing motions- Baby should be able to move food to the back of his mouth and swallow.
  7. He is curious about what you're eating- Baby may watch you closely when you eat, following the food as it travels from plate to mouth.
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