Signs your baby is ready

Share List The World Health Organisation (WHO) & health authorities around the world recommend waiting until your child is around 6 months old before introducing solid foods.“Before this, digesting anything other than milk feeds is difficult for babies & is not good for babies.” https://www.babyledweaningideas.com/faq/when-to-start-blw-readiness-signs/

These telltale signals can help you decide if it’s time to take those taste buds to the next level.

Starting solids can be tricky. Most babies start to eat when they’re around 6 months old. But how can you be sure that they’re ready? Find out in this post!

When’s the right time for introducing solids to babies? When they show signs they’re ready. Find out how to take your baby from first foods to family food.

There are false signs of readiness that can confuse some parents and lead them to think their baby is ready for solids when they actually aren't.

What do the experts say? Health experts and breastfeeding experts agree that it's best to wait until your baby is around six months old before offering solid foods. The American Academy of Pediatrics, the World Health Organization, and many other health organizations recommend that babies be exclusively breastfed (no cereal, juice or other foods) for the first 6 months of life. Some doctors may recommend delaying solids for the first year if there is a family history of allergies. I'm not going into the many health benefits of delaying solids here; see Why Delay Solids? for more information.

The first time your baby tries solid foods is a big deal! Get the camera and camcorder to record her expressions and reactions.