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Frequently Asked Questions
When should I start solid food for my baby?
Start complementary (solid) foods at around 6 months, while continuing breastfeeding. Exclusive breastfeeding is recommended for the first 6 months.
What are good first foods for a 6-month-old baby?
Smooth, thick, iron-rich foods such as iron-fortified cereal or porridge, mashed lentils or beans, puréed meat or egg, and mashed vegetables and fruit. Offer one new food at a time.
How many meals a day does a baby need?
At 6–8 months, 2–3 meals a day; at 9–11 months, 3–4 meals plus 1–2 snacks; from 12 to 24 months, 3–4 meals plus 1–2 snacks, alongside breastfeeding.
When can my baby have cow’s milk?
Avoid cow’s milk as a main drink before 12 months. Small amounts cooked into food are fine after 6 months.
Can I give my baby honey, salt or sugar?
Do not give honey before 1 year because of the risk of infant botulism. Avoid added salt and sugar in the first year, and keep sugary foods and drinks to a minimum after that.
What should a toddler eat in a day?
Three meals and two snacks with a mix of grains, beans or lentils, vegetables, fruits, milk or yogurt, and eggs, fish or meat if your family eats them. Offer water rather than juice or sweet drinks.
My child is a picky eater. What should I do?
Offer small portions of family foods on a regular schedule, keep offering new foods without pressure, avoid filling up on milk or snacks between meals, and eat together. See a doctor if your child is losing weight or falling off their growth curve.