Starting Solids: A Guide to Complementary Feeding for Your Baby

Introducing solid foods is an exciting milestone! Here’s what you need to know about complementary feeding:

When to Start?

  • Begin after completion of 6 months or 180 days, when your baby shows signs of readiness (sitting up, loss of tongue-thrust reflex, interest in food).

First Foods to Try

  • Single-ingredient purees: Mashed banana, steamed carrots, avocado.

  • Iron-rich foods: Lentils, fortified cereals.

  • Healthy fats: Ghee, coconut

Feeding Tips

  • Start with 2-3 spoonfuls once a day, gradually increasing.

  • Continue breastfeeding—solids complement, not replace, breast milk.

  • Introduce one new food at a time to watch for allergies.

Textures & Progression

  • Begin with smooth purees, then mash, and eventually offer soft finger foods.

  • Encourage self-feeding with baby-led weaning if preferred.

Every baby is different—go at their pace! For a customized weaning plan, book a MamaWise consultation.