| Sometimes parents and carers may not know when | | | | what they are used to, they may be unsure as to |
| they should move their child to solid foods and how | | | | what they should do with it and so they spit it out. |
| to go about it. This article offers parents and carers | | | | It is a good idea not to feed them too many new |
| some advice about starting a child on solid foods. | | | | foods at one time. Spread them out over a period of |
| When should I start the child on solid foods? | | | | time, giving them a chance to express their feelings |
| If the child shows signs of slower weight gain and an | | | | to you regarding each type of food. This will help you |
| increased appetite then you can begin slowly | | | | make a note of what food they like and those that |
| introducing the child to solids. The change won't be | | | | they dislike. Also you will learn if the child has any |
| overnight but a gradual process, allow them time to | | | | allergies to any particular food types. |
| get familiar with the taste first. | | | | Food that is soft in texture, such as baby cereal or |
| Some children enjoy the switch and take to the new | | | | baby rice, is a good place to start, along with mashed |
| textures and tastes immediately, others are not so | | | | up banana, pureed vegetable and fruits. |
| keen. If the child ejects the food from their mouth it | | | | I hope you have found this article useful and you |
| does not necessarily mean they do not like it. | | | | have a successful time introducing your child to solid |
| Because the food has a different consistency to | | | | food. |