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How can I introduce more solid foods?

Introduce new foods one at a time

When you introduce new foods, you should introduce the foods slowly, one at a time, giving your baby time to get used to each taste and texture. Try one new food each day for a week and see what sort of response you get. The other good reason to introduce new foods gradually is so as you can watch out for any allergic reactions such as diarrhoea, tummy aches, or rashes.

Start with vegetables before fruit

It’s suggested that you introduce vegetables ahead of fruit so your baby doesn’t get too much of a sweet tooth. Puréed cauliflower, carrots, parsnips, avocados and butternut squash are good vegetables to start with, as they’re easy for your baby to digest. You can start by offering a few tablespoons of vegetables with a milk based cereal feed. Mix this with breast or formula milk, or boiled, cooled water.

Keep a food diary

You can keep a diary of the different food you’ve tried with your baby and her reaction to them, even if it’s just one of dislike. However, if your baby has any form of an allergic reaction to a new food, seek medical advice.