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Infant feeding - Introducing your baby to solid foods

When your baby is around six months old, he/she will be ready to have some solid food alongside breast or formula milk. The following information has been developed to help you make an informed decision about feeding your baby.

How much food to give your baby

The aim of first foods is to help your baby explore and develop new tastes and textures.

Introducing solids - What do you feed your baby

Starting on solid food is a very exciting time for you and your baby.

Myth busting

Knowing what advice and tips are best to follow.

Why wait until 6 months to give your baby solid food

Waiting until 6 months will be safer and easier.