Right time to start solid food for babies:
- when your baby is about 6 months old.
- able to sit on your lap and hold their head up steadily.
- able to roll over.
- opening his mouth when you put a spoon near it.
- also most babies birth weight have been doubled when they are ready to eat solids.
My son started having solid foods in his sixth month. I started with cereals like cerelac, gerber etc.
Also i gave mixed grain cereals like D-mix.
Around 7 months he had mashed rice, potatoes, bananas, dal, carrots etc.
How to start?
- Start with mashed food or cereals.
- At first give solid foods once or twice a day.
- Try with little amount of food. If your baby used to eat then give them more.
What to avoid?
- Don't add sugar or salt in baby's food.
- Don't give food that might make your baby choke.
As your child grows around 10 months old he will use jaw to mash the foods.So you can start giving thin slices of fruits, baby rusks etc.
Avoid giving cow's milk until he is one year old.
Try new food once in a week.
Take care of your child while he is eating. Enjoy dining with your child.
