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MEDICAL EXPERTS SUGGEST TO START INTRODUCING SOFT FOODS TO BABIES AROUND 6 MONTHS OLD. USE THE GUIDE BELOW TO HELP WITH WEANING YOUR BABY

SIGNS YOUR BABY IS READY

Sits upright and holds head steady
Holds items and brings to their mouth
Eats without spitting milk/food out
Shows interest in food

FOOD SHOYLD BE INTRODUCED IN SMALL PARTS, THEREFORE YOUR BABY WILL STILL NEED THEIR MILK AS USUAL

BEST FOODS FOR BABIES

Puree fruit and veg
Sticks of banana
Sliced avocado
Natural yoghurt
Cooked carrot sticks
Organic and salt free foods

FOODS TO AVOID

Bacon and sausages
Chips with added salt
Crackers and crisps
Gravy and stock cubes
Honey and Sugar
Raw fish and sushi
Hard foods and nuts

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TIPS

Watch your baby eat to prevent choking
Always wash hands and loose foods
Feel hot food before giving it to baby
Cut small foods like grapes and cherry tomatoes into long quarters
Choose eggs with red lion stamp to reduce salmonella

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IF YOU SUSPECT SOMETHING WRONG OR A CONDITION WORSENS PLEASE SEEK MEDICAL ASSISTANCE. IF YOU ARE STRUGGLING WITH YOUR BABY, PLEASE SEEK SUPPORT