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Choosing Healthy First Foods

July 14, 2021

When babies start eating solid foods around 4 to 6 months, they are still getting most of their nutrient needs from breastmilk or formula. However, the nutrition of their first solid foods is still important! The first two years of life are a key time for growth and development, and […]

Healthy Eating, Healthy Eating for Infants, Nutrition and Health

Baby-led Weaning

July 14, 2021

Baby-led weaning is a method of introducing baby’s first foods, where instead of being spoon-fed, the baby feeds itself. Here is how it differs from the commonly used spoon-feeding method: There is controversy about this method— here are some possible pros and cons: If you decide to try baby-led weaning: […]

Healthy Eating, Healthy Eating for Infants, Nutrition and Health

Making a Smooth Transition to Solid Foods

July 25, 2019

Introducing semi-solid and solid foods to your infant can be a confusing and complex process. Typically, infants should start on solid foods at around 6 months, although it depends on the individual baby’s developmental readiness. For help making your baby’s transition to solid foods a smooth one, check out the […]

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Choosing Healthy First Foods

Baby-led Weaning

Making a Smooth Transition to Solid Foods

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