Starting Semi Solids in Infant

Are you planning to start solids and don’t know when to start and how to start? Ideally, your baby should start solid at about 6 months. Breastfeeding is best and ideal for babies for the first 6 months as it provides the ideal balanced nutrition and protection. 

Some of the things that you can keep in mind to check readiness include checking:

• The baby should be able to sit.

• Babies may be ready if they watch you eating and look eager to be fed.

• If you offer a spoon of cereal, he pushes it out of his mouth

• Usually, when infants double their birth weight, they may be ready for solid foods.

By the time your child is 7 or 8 months, he can eat a variety of foods including fruits, vegetables, grains and cereals.

You can start with a single-grain baby Cereal. Traditionally, rice cereal has been the first food for babies but you can start with anything you prefer. You can mix 1 or 2 tablespoons of cereal and mix it with breast milk, formula, or water.

You should feed your baby with a small baby spoon. Some of the things that you should keep in mind include:

• Do not start too early

• Don’t force it

• Create a routine

• Be patient as starting solids take time 

• Be ready for messes

• Watch out for allergies

• Make it fun

Learn from Pediatrician Dr. Pranjal Kale on How to Starting Semi Solids in Infant. 

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