Clear advice on how much food a weaning baby should eat from 6 months to 12 months
Use our helpful picture guide showing portions and textures for each month of weaning if you're starting weaning with puréesJust how much food should you give your baby when weaning? Portion sizes for children has become a big thing recently in the wake of efforts to get us into healthy eating habits early on. But it's hard to know and, of course, every baby is different.
“At this first stage, solid food is supplementary to milk so your baby’s milk intake should not decrease with the addition of solids,” explains Sam.Offer fish, meat and dairy products once your baby is past 6 months. If you’ve started weaning early then carry on with vegetable and fruit purées, adding an extra mealtime once your baby is keen, says Sam.
As each baby is different, some may prefer a smoother texture, while others will be quite happy to munch on a lumpy meal. If your baby prefers less texture, try mashing foods like rice.
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