6 months
6 months
Stepping into the world of weaning? Don’t worry it’s less daunting than deciphering baby talk and more doable than assembling that new high-chair! Here you’ll find everything you need for feeding your little one at this stage.
EXPERT'S
ADVICE
Samantha Forrest
PICCOLO NUTRITIONIST
MUM OF 3, BSc BIOANALYTICAL
& MSc PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCE
MUM OF 3, BSc BIOANALYTICAL
& MSc PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCE
At 6 months, babies are naturally curious about new tastes and textures. This is a great time to introduce them to a range of flavours, focusing on single-ingredient purées like vegetables, fruits, and gentle grains. Iron-rich foods are essential at this stage as babies’ iron stores from birth start to deplete. Aim for smooth, spoon-fed textures to ease them into solids while continuing with breastmilk or formula. Remember, it can take several tries for them to accept new flavour’s, so stay patient and keep reintroducing foods they initially reject.
SITTING UP
Your baby should be able to sit up, supporting their head and maintaining a sturdy, upright position
GOOD CO-ORDINATION
Your baby should be able to look at food, grab it and put it in their mouth and swallow.
CHEWING
Your baby should be able to make a chewing motion. They should be able to move food to the back of their mouth and swallow.
NUTRITION Facts
Fibre is important for healthy digestion and regular bowel movements, from smooth pureed veggies like sweet potato & peas.
Iron is critical at this stage for healthy brain development, from smooth pureed veggies like broccoli & spinach.
Vitamin C supports a healthy immune system, from smooth pureed fruits like apples & pears.
READY, SET, WEAN!
Signs your little one is ready for solids:
Ready to swap that bottle for a bib and spoon? Here are some things you need to know beforehand…
Find our favourite nutritious recipes below to keep your nappy-stinker satisfied:
From decoding those sounds your little ones
makes to navigating allergies, special diets
and food safety – we’ve got you covered!
Find the ideal nutrition solution for your 6+ month old.
