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From 4-6 months (Stage 1)<\/H2>\n
Stage 1 is to get your baby used to swallowing more solid foods and tasting more complex flavours. Start your baby off with simple foods with smooth consistencies.<\/STRONG><\/P><\/TD><\/TR><\/TBODY><\/TABLE>\n\n\n\n
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A good place to start is with a little baby cereal, fruit or vegetables - pureed or very well mashed. Solid food will be unfamiliar, so a good tip is to give them a little milk before you give them any food - just to take the edge off their hunger.<\/P>\n
Settle them in their chair and offer a weaning spoon with a little food on the tip. Be patient - it's a new experience and the first few mouthfuls may come straight back out (your baby's used to sucking rather than using the tongue to push the food to the back of the mouth). Keep trying, and within a few days your baby will learn to swallow it. Once they have mastered eating, increase the number of meals from 1, to 2, then 3!<\/P>\n
For the first few meals, simple tastes like carrots and apples are best. You can then add different tastes, such as broccoli, peas or leeks - to get your baby used to a variety. It is also important to introduce meats and pulses - but make sure they're well pureed or mashed. <\/P>\n
Foods containing gluten: If you do choose to wean before 6 months, the Department Of Health recommends to avoid foods containing gluten. All our foods labelled as 'suitable from 4 months plus' are gluten free. Foods containing gluten can be introduced from 6 months of age. <\/P>\n
Foods to try at this stage:<\/STRONG><\/P>\n
\n
Baby rice and baby cereals<\/LI>\n
Well-mashed vegetables (sweet potato, carrot, butternut squash, courgettes or peas)<\/LI>\n
Fruit purees (apple, pear, banana, mango, melon, apricot, plum or peach)<\/LI>\n
Meat (well-cooked red meat, chicken and fish, pureed with rice or veg)<\/LI>\n
Pulses (well-mashed lentils, dhal, beans, served with veg or rice)<\/LI>\n
Soft finger food (soft fruit pieces, cooked veg and cooked pasta pieces)<\/LI><\/UL>\n

Foods to avoid:<\/STRONG><\/P>\n
\n
Honey <\/LI>\n
Undercooked eggs<\/LI>\n
Unpasteurised cheese<\/LI>\n
Added salt (at six months your baby should eat under 1g a day)<\/LI>\n
Only use cows' milk as an ingredient, not as a drink<\/LI>\n
Whole nuts (nuts can be fed from six months, but they must be ground to form a smooth butter) - but avoid if there is a family history of a nut allergy.<\/LI>\n
Foods high in refined sugar such as cereals, cakes and confectionery<\/LI>\n
Low fat or diet foods such as yogurt and cheese. Full fat dairy foods and whole milk should be fed until your baby reaches three years old.<\/LI>\n
Drinks that contain caffeine like tea or coffee<\/LI><\/UL>\n

What will your baby learn at this stage?<\/STRONG><\/P>\n
\n
Eating food from a spoon<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Swallowing food<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Move from smooth to mashed purees<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Self feeding of soft fingerfoods<\/LI><\/UL><\/TD>\n

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<\/P><\/TD><\/TR><\/TBODY><\/TABLE>","nid":"2846"},{"title":"7-10 months","body":"\n\n\n

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From 7-10 months (Stage 2)<\/H2>\n
Stage 2 is when you get to experiment with different textures and more complex tastes - helping give your baby a healthy appetite for food.
<\/STRONG><\/P><\/TD><\/TR><\/TBODY><\/TABLE>\n\n\n\n
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<\/P>\n
By now your baby should be eating three meals a day, and you can start the gradual process of introducing more complex textures, starting with thicker purees and mashed food with soft lumps. You should also let your baby's appetite guide the amounts you give them.<\/P>\n
Another thing to remember is that your baby is beginning to get more of the calories and nutrients they need from solid food. So make sure your baby gets foods from all four food groups each day:<\/P>\n
\n
Starch - breakfast cereal, potatoes, rice, oats, pasta, bread<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Protein - meat, fish, eggs, pulses, beans and nuts<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Dairy Foods - full fat yogurt, cheese and milk<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Fruit and vegetables<\/LI><\/UL>\n

It's especially important to make sure they get a healthy amount of iron, as the natural stores they were born with begin to run low after about six months.<\/P>\n
By the end of this stage, your baby should be having food that's mashed and minced, with small soft lumps, rather than pureed. This will help develop their new chewing skills - even if they're still using their gums! These actions also help develop the muscles that are used for speaking.<\/P>\n
Foods to try at this stage:<\/STRONG><\/P>\n
\n
Include meat, fish, eggs or pulses in meals twice a day<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Plain rusks<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Harder finger foods such as ricecakes, toast fingers and sticks of cheese<\/LI><\/UL>\n

Foods to avoid:<\/STRONG><\/P>\n
\n
Honey <\/LI>\n
Undercooked eggs<\/LI>\n
Unpasteurised cheese<\/LI>\n
Added salt (at 7-10 months your baby should eat under 1g a day)<\/LI>\n
Only use cows' milk as an ingredient, not as a drink<\/LI>\n
Whole nuts (nuts can be fed from six months, but they must be ground to form a smooth butter), but avoid if there is a family history of a nut allergy.<\/LI>\n
Foods high in refined sugar such as cereals, cakes and confectionery<\/LI>\n
Low fat or diet foods such as yogurt and cheese. Full fat dairy foods and whole milk should be fed until your baby reaches three years old.<\/LI>\n
Drinks with caffeine, like tea or coffee<\/LI><\/UL>
Eating habits for your baby to learn at this stage:
<\/STRONG>\n
\n
Eating and chewing lumpier foods<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Self-feeding of harder fingerfoods<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Sipping from a cup<\/LI><\/UL><\/TD>\n

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<\/P><\/TD><\/TR><\/TBODY><\/TABLE>","nid":"3148"},{"title":"10-12 months","body":"\n\n\n

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From 10-12 months (Stage 3)<\/H2>\n
Stage 3 is when your baby moves from eating mashed foods to family meals. It's also a very important time for introducing as much varity into their diet as possible.
<\/STRONG><\/P><\/TD><\/TR><\/TBODY><\/TABLE>\n\n\n\n
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<\/P>\n
During this stage, you can move your baby from mashed food to family meals cut into smaller pieces. Remember not to add any salt or sugar, and try to make meals a family occasion - this will encourage good eating habits.<\/P>\n
As your baby starts to move about more - whether it be rolling, crawling or walking - their appetite will also increase. <\/P>\n
Variety is key to keep your baby interested in food. Try not to offer the same meal 2 days in a row. Introducing herbs and spices to your baby's food at an early age encourages a love of variety and emphasises that 'flavour' comes from a natural source, rather than heavily processed flavourings.

Finger foods are also a great way of maintaining interest at meal times. Offer them with your baby's main meal.<\/P>Fingerfood ideas:

<\/STRONG>\n
\n
Buttered toast soldiers<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Pitta bread strips<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Houmous and carrot sticks<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Cherry tomatoes cut into halves<\/LI><\/UL>\n

Foods to avoid:<\/STRONG><\/P>\n
\n
Honey<\/LI>\n
Undercooked eggs<\/LI>\n
Unpasteurised cheese<\/LI>\n
Added salt (at 10-12 months your baby should eat under 1g a day)<\/LI>\n
Only use cows' milk as an ingredient, not as a drink<\/LI>\n
Whole nuts (nuts can be fed from six months, but they must be ground to form a smooth butter), but avoid if there is a family history of a nut allergy.<\/LI>\n
Foods high in refined sugar such as cereals, cakes and confectionery<\/LI>\n
Low fat or diet foods such as yogurt and cheese. Full fat dairy food sand whole milk should be fed until your baby reaches three years old.<\/LI>\n
Drinks that contain caffeine, like tea or coffee.<\/LI><\/UL>
Eating habits your baby will learn<\/STRONG>: \n
\n
Chewing minced and chopped foods<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Attempting to self feed with a spoon

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<\/P><\/TD><\/TR><\/TBODY><\/TABLE>","nid":"3149"},{"title":"Over 12 months","body":"\n\n\n

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From 12 months<\/H2>\n
After 12 months, your baby is entering toddler territory and should be eating family meals, cut up into small pieces.
<\/STRONG><\/P><\/TD><\/TR><\/TBODY><\/TABLE>\n\n\n\n
<\/TD>\n \n
<\/P>\n
Now your baby's becoming a toddler, there are a few things to look out for...<\/P>\n
As they grow, it's even more important to give them a variety of foods from all four food groups:<\/P>\n
\n
Starch - breakfast cereals, potatoes, rice, oats, pasta, bread<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Protein - meat, fish, eggs, pulses, beans and nuts<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Dairy foods - full fat yogurt, cheese and milk<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Fruit and vegetables

<\/LI><\/UL>\n
You should also try to limit the amount of cow's milk they drink, to three times a day (110-120ml cups) - if they drink too much they may not eat enough other, more nutritious foods.<\/P>\n
Also, be aware that toddlers naturally love foods high in sugar and fat, and while you shouldn't cut them out totally, you should keep them to a minimum.<\/P>\n
Snacks still play an important role as your toddler becomes more active. Toddlers need two to three nutritious snacks each day to top up their intake of nutrients and energy.<\/P>\n
Snack suggestions:<\/STRONG><\/P>\n
\n
Sandwiches with nutritious fillings such as organic cheese, egg, houmous, meat, fish or peanut butter<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Slices of apple spread with cream cheese<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Organic breadsticks or crackers with cubes of cheese<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Organic whole milk yogurt or fromaige frais with fruit slices<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Slices of organic fruit or vegetable sticks

<\/STRONG><\/LI><\/UL>\n
Foods to avoid:<\/STRONG><\/P>\n
\n
Raw eggs<\/LI>\n
Added salt (1-3 year olds should eat a maximum of 2g a day)<\/LI>\n
Whole nuts (nuts can be fed from six months, but they must be ground to form a smooth butter), but avoid if there is a family history of a nut allergy.<\/LI>\n
Low fat or diet foods such as yogurt and cheese. Full fat dairy foods and whole milk should be fed until your baby reaches three years old.<\/LI>\n
Drinks that contain caffeine, like tea or coffee.<\/LI><\/UL>\n
<\/P>\n
Eating habits your baby will learn at this stage:<\/STRONG><\/P>\n
\n
By 15 months they'll be learning to use a spoon<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
By 18 months they'll know how to suck from a straw<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
By 3 years they'll be cutting food with a knife<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
By 4 years they'll be using a knife and fork<\/LI><\/UL><\/TD>\n

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From 4-6 months (Stage 1)<\/H2>\n
Stage 1 is to get your baby used to swallowing more solid foods and tasting more complex flavours. Start your baby off with simple foods with smooth consistencies.<\/STRONG><\/P><\/TD><\/TR><\/TBODY><\/TABLE>\n\n\n\n
<\/TD>\n \n
A good place to start is with a little baby cereal, fruit or vegetables - pureed or very well mashed. Solid food will be unfamiliar, so a good tip is to give them a little milk before you give them any food - just to take the edge off their hunger.<\/P>\n
Settle them in their chair and offer a weaning spoon with a little food on the tip. Be patient - it's a new experience and the first few mouthfuls may come straight back out (your baby's used to sucking rather than using the tongue to push the food to the back of the mouth). Keep trying, and within a few days your baby will learn to swallow it. Once they have mastered eating, increase the number of meals from 1, to 2, then 3!<\/P>\n
For the first few meals, simple tastes like carrots and apples are best. You can then add different tastes, such as broccoli, peas or leeks - to get your baby used to a variety. It is also important to introduce meats and pulses - but make sure they're well pureed or mashed. <\/P>\n
Foods containing gluten: If you do choose to wean before 6 months, the Department Of Health recommends to avoid foods containing gluten. All our foods labelled as 'suitable from 4 months plus' are gluten free. Foods containing gluten can be introduced from 6 months of age. <\/P>\n
Foods to try at this stage:<\/STRONG><\/P>\n
\n
Baby rice and baby cereals<\/LI>\n
Well-mashed vegetables (sweet potato, carrot, butternut squash, courgettes or peas)<\/LI>\n
Fruit purees (apple, pear, banana, mango, melon, apricot, plum or peach)<\/LI>\n
Meat (well-cooked red meat, chicken and fish, pureed with rice or veg)<\/LI>\n
Pulses (well-mashed lentils, dhal, beans, served with veg or rice)<\/LI>\n
Soft finger food (soft fruit pieces, cooked veg and cooked pasta pieces)<\/LI><\/UL>\n

Foods to avoid:<\/STRONG><\/P>\n
\n
Honey <\/LI>\n
Undercooked eggs<\/LI>\n
Unpasteurised cheese<\/LI>\n
Added salt (at six months your baby should eat under 1g a day)<\/LI>\n
Only use cows' milk as an ingredient, not as a drink<\/LI>\n
Whole nuts (nuts can be fed from six months, but they must be ground to form a smooth butter) - but avoid if there is a family history of a nut allergy.<\/LI>\n
Foods high in refined sugar such as cereals, cakes and confectionery<\/LI>\n
Low fat or diet foods such as yogurt and cheese. Full fat dairy foods and whole milk should be fed until your baby reaches three years old.<\/LI>\n
Drinks that contain caffeine like tea or coffee<\/LI><\/UL>\n

What will your baby learn at this stage?<\/STRONG><\/P>\n
\n
Eating food from a spoon<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Swallowing food<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Move from smooth to mashed purees<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Self feeding of soft fingerfoods<\/LI><\/UL><\/TD>\n

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<\/P><\/TD><\/TR><\/TBODY><\/TABLE>","nid":"2846"},{"title":"7-10 months","body":"\n\n\n

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From 7-10 months (Stage 2)<\/H2>\n
Stage 2 is when you get to experiment with different textures and more complex tastes - helping give your baby a healthy appetite for food.
<\/STRONG><\/P><\/TD><\/TR><\/TBODY><\/TABLE>\n\n\n\n
<\/TD>\n \n
<\/P>\n
By now your baby should be eating three meals a day, and you can start the gradual process of introducing more complex textures, starting with thicker purees and mashed food with soft lumps. You should also let your baby's appetite guide the amounts you give them.<\/P>\n
Another thing to remember is that your baby is beginning to get more of the calories and nutrients they need from solid food. So make sure your baby gets foods from all four food groups each day:<\/P>\n
\n
Starch - breakfast cereal, potatoes, rice, oats, pasta, bread<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Protein - meat, fish, eggs, pulses, beans and nuts<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Dairy Foods - full fat yogurt, cheese and milk<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Fruit and vegetables<\/LI><\/UL>\n

It's especially important to make sure they get a healthy amount of iron, as the natural stores they were born with begin to run low after about six months.<\/P>\n
By the end of this stage, your baby should be having food that's mashed and minced, with small soft lumps, rather than pureed. This will help develop their new chewing skills - even if they're still using their gums! These actions also help develop the muscles that are used for speaking.<\/P>\n
Foods to try at this stage:<\/STRONG><\/P>\n
\n
Include meat, fish, eggs or pulses in meals twice a day<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Plain rusks<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Harder finger foods such as ricecakes, toast fingers and sticks of cheese<\/LI><\/UL>\n

Foods to avoid:<\/STRONG><\/P>\n
\n
Honey <\/LI>\n
Undercooked eggs<\/LI>\n
Unpasteurised cheese<\/LI>\n
Added salt (at 7-10 months your baby should eat under 1g a day)<\/LI>\n
Only use cows' milk as an ingredient, not as a drink<\/LI>\n
Whole nuts (nuts can be fed from six months, but they must be ground to form a smooth butter), but avoid if there is a family history of a nut allergy.<\/LI>\n
Foods high in refined sugar such as cereals, cakes and confectionery<\/LI>\n
Low fat or diet foods such as yogurt and cheese. Full fat dairy foods and whole milk should be fed until your baby reaches three years old.<\/LI>\n
Drinks with caffeine, like tea or coffee<\/LI><\/UL>
Eating habits for your baby to learn at this stage:
<\/STRONG>\n
\n
Eating and chewing lumpier foods<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Self-feeding of harder fingerfoods<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Sipping from a cup<\/LI><\/UL><\/TD>\n

<\/TD><\/TR><\/TBODY><\/TABLE>\n\n\n\n
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<\/P><\/TD><\/TR><\/TBODY><\/TABLE>","nid":"3148"},{"title":"10-12 months","body":"\n\n\n

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From 10-12 months (Stage 3)<\/H2>\n
Stage 3 is when your baby moves from eating mashed foods to family meals. It's also a very important time for introducing as much varity into their diet as possible.
<\/STRONG><\/P><\/TD><\/TR><\/TBODY><\/TABLE>\n\n\n\n
<\/TD>\n \n
<\/P>\n
During this stage, you can move your baby from mashed food to family meals cut into smaller pieces. Remember not to add any salt or sugar, and try to make meals a family occasion - this will encourage good eating habits.<\/P>\n
As your baby starts to move about more - whether it be rolling, crawling or walking - their appetite will also increase. <\/P>\n
Variety is key to keep your baby interested in food. Try not to offer the same meal 2 days in a row. Introducing herbs and spices to your baby's food at an early age encourages a love of variety and emphasises that 'flavour' comes from a natural source, rather than heavily processed flavourings.

Finger foods are also a great way of maintaining interest at meal times. Offer them with your baby's main meal.<\/P>Fingerfood ideas:

<\/STRONG>\n
\n
Buttered toast soldiers<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Pitta bread strips<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Houmous and carrot sticks<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Cherry tomatoes cut into halves<\/LI><\/UL>\n

Foods to avoid:<\/STRONG><\/P>\n
\n
Honey<\/LI>\n
Undercooked eggs<\/LI>\n
Unpasteurised cheese<\/LI>\n
Added salt (at 10-12 months your baby should eat under 1g a day)<\/LI>\n
Only use cows' milk as an ingredient, not as a drink<\/LI>\n
Whole nuts (nuts can be fed from six months, but they must be ground to form a smooth butter), but avoid if there is a family history of a nut allergy.<\/LI>\n
Foods high in refined sugar such as cereals, cakes and confectionery<\/LI>\n
Low fat or diet foods such as yogurt and cheese. Full fat dairy food sand whole milk should be fed until your baby reaches three years old.<\/LI>\n
Drinks that contain caffeine, like tea or coffee.<\/LI><\/UL>
Eating habits your baby will learn<\/STRONG>: \n
\n
Chewing minced and chopped foods<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Attempting to self feed with a spoon

<\/LI><\/UL><\/TD>\n

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<\/P><\/TD><\/TR><\/TBODY><\/TABLE>","nid":"3149"},{"title":"Weaning - Getting Started","body":"
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What is Weaning?<\/h2>
Weaning is a gradual process where your baby will learn to eat solid foods. The Department of Health and the World Health Organisation recommend nothing but breastfeeding for the first six months. Milk feeds should provide sufficient energy and nutrients for growth and development until your baby reaches 6 months of age. However, if your GP or Health Visitor recommend to wean before 6 months then some of our foods are suitable from four months.<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
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During weaning, your baby will get their first experience of solid foods - and begin their taste and texture journey<\/a> which will start with smooth purees, and move through to mashed foods, foods with soft lumps, and chopped foods.<\/p>
Finally, after 12 months, your baby should be eating the same foods as the rest of the family (though some foods may still need to be cut into smaller pieces).<\/p><\/td>
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Remember though - if your baby doesn't follow a standard pattern of weaning, you just need to persevere. They'll get there in their own good time!<\/p>
Your baby may be ready for weaning if...<\/strong><\/p>
They take an interest in the food you're eating<\/li><\/ul>
They put everything they can grab into their mouths<\/li>
They seem less satisfied with milk - even when given extra feeds<\/li><\/ul>

What else will your baby learn along the way?<\/strong><\/p>
Progress from sucking and swallowing to biting and chewing<\/li>
Sipping from a cup or beaker<\/li>
Feeding themselves finger foods<\/li>
Using a fork and spoon<\/li><\/ul>

For helpful hints on every stage of weaning, simply move the slider above.<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
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<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>","nid":"3150"},{"title":"Over 12 months","body":"\n\n\n

<\/TD>\n \n
From 12 months<\/H2>\n
After 12 months, your baby is entering toddler territory and should be eating family meals, cut up into small pieces.
<\/STRONG><\/P><\/TD><\/TR><\/TBODY><\/TABLE>\n\n\n\n
<\/TD>\n \n
<\/P>\n
Now your baby's becoming a toddler, there are a few things to look out for...<\/P>\n
As they grow, it's even more important to give them a variety of foods from all four food groups:<\/P>\n
\n
Starch - breakfast cereals, potatoes, rice, oats, pasta, bread<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Protein - meat, fish, eggs, pulses, beans and nuts<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Dairy foods - full fat yogurt, cheese and milk<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Fruit and vegetables

<\/LI><\/UL>\n
You should also try to limit the amount of cow's milk they drink, to three times a day (110-120ml cups) - if they drink too much they may not eat enough other, more nutritious foods.<\/P>\n
Also, be aware that toddlers naturally love foods high in sugar and fat, and while you shouldn't cut them out totally, you should keep them to a minimum.<\/P>\n
Snacks still play an important role as your toddler becomes more active. Toddlers need two to three nutritious snacks each day to top up their intake of nutrients and energy.<\/P>\n
Snack suggestions:<\/STRONG><\/P>\n
\n
Sandwiches with nutritious fillings such as organic cheese, egg, houmous, meat, fish or peanut butter<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Slices of apple spread with cream cheese<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Organic breadsticks or crackers with cubes of cheese<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Organic whole milk yogurt or fromaige frais with fruit slices<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Slices of organic fruit or vegetable sticks

<\/STRONG><\/LI><\/UL>\n
Foods to avoid:<\/STRONG><\/P>\n
\n
Raw eggs<\/LI>\n
Added salt (1-3 year olds should eat a maximum of 2g a day)<\/LI>\n
Whole nuts (nuts can be fed from six months, but they must be ground to form a smooth butter), but avoid if there is a family history of a nut allergy.<\/LI>\n
Low fat or diet foods such as yogurt and cheese. Full fat dairy foods and whole milk should be fed until your baby reaches three years old.<\/LI>\n
Drinks that contain caffeine, like tea or coffee.<\/LI><\/UL>\n
<\/P>\n
Eating habits your baby will learn at this stage:<\/STRONG><\/P>\n
\n
By 15 months they'll be learning to use a spoon<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
By 18 months they'll know how to suck from a straw<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
By 3 years they'll be cutting food with a knife<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
By 4 years they'll be using a knife and fork<\/LI><\/UL><\/TD>\n

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<\/P><\/TD><\/TR><\/TBODY><\/TABLE>","nid":"32265"}],"Food and drink":[{"title":"from 4-6 month","body":"\n\n\n

<\/TD>\n \n
From 4-6 months (Stage 1)<\/H2>\n
Stage 1 is to get your baby used to swallowing more solid foods and tasting more complex flavours. Start your baby off with simple foods with smooth consistencies.<\/STRONG><\/P><\/TD><\/TR><\/TBODY><\/TABLE>\n\n\n\n
<\/TD>\n \n
A good place to start is with a little baby cereal, fruit or vegetables - pureed or very well mashed. Solid food will be unfamiliar, so a good tip is to give them a little milk before you give them any food - just to take the edge off their hunger.<\/P>\n
Settle them in their chair and offer a weaning spoon with a little food on the tip. Be patient - it's a new experience and the first few mouthfuls may come straight back out (your baby's used to sucking rather than using the tongue to push the food to the back of the mouth). Keep trying, and within a few days your baby will learn to swallow it. Once they have mastered eating, increase the number of meals from 1, to 2, then 3!<\/P>\n
For the first few meals, simple tastes like carrots and apples are best. You can then add different tastes, such as broccoli, peas or leeks - to get your baby used to a variety. It is also important to introduce meats and pulses - but make sure they're well pureed or mashed. <\/P>\n
Foods containing gluten: If you do choose to wean before 6 months, the Department Of Health recommends to avoid foods containing gluten. All our foods labelled as 'suitable from 4 months plus' are gluten free. Foods containing gluten can be introduced from 6 months of age. <\/P>\n
Foods to try at this stage:<\/STRONG><\/P>\n
\n
Baby rice and baby cereals<\/LI>\n
Well-mashed vegetables (sweet potato, carrot, butternut squash, courgettes or peas)<\/LI>\n
Fruit purees (apple, pear, banana, mango, melon, apricot, plum or peach)<\/LI>\n
Meat (well-cooked red meat, chicken and fish, pureed with rice or veg)<\/LI>\n
Pulses (well-mashed lentils, dhal, beans, served with veg or rice)<\/LI>\n
Soft finger food (soft fruit pieces, cooked veg and cooked pasta pieces)<\/LI><\/UL>\n

Foods to avoid:<\/STRONG><\/P>\n
\n
Honey <\/LI>\n
Undercooked eggs<\/LI>\n
Unpasteurised cheese<\/LI>\n
Added salt (at six months your baby should eat under 1g a day)<\/LI>\n
Only use cows' milk as an ingredient, not as a drink<\/LI>\n
Whole nuts (nuts can be fed from six months, but they must be ground to form a smooth butter) - but avoid if there is a family history of a nut allergy.<\/LI>\n
Foods high in refined sugar such as cereals, cakes and confectionery<\/LI>\n
Low fat or diet foods such as yogurt and cheese. Full fat dairy foods and whole milk should be fed until your baby reaches three years old.<\/LI>\n
Drinks that contain caffeine like tea or coffee<\/LI><\/UL>\n

What will your baby learn at this stage?<\/STRONG><\/P>\n
\n
Eating food from a spoon<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Swallowing food<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Move from smooth to mashed purees<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Self feeding of soft fingerfoods<\/LI><\/UL><\/TD>\n

<\/TD><\/TR><\/TBODY><\/TABLE>\n\n\n\n
<\/TD>\n \n
<\/P><\/TD><\/TR><\/TBODY><\/TABLE>","nid":"2846"},{"title":"7-10 months","body":"\n\n\n

<\/TD>\n \n
From 7-10 months (Stage 2)<\/H2>\n
Stage 2 is when you get to experiment with different textures and more complex tastes - helping give your baby a healthy appetite for food.
<\/STRONG><\/P><\/TD><\/TR><\/TBODY><\/TABLE>\n\n\n\n
<\/TD>\n \n
<\/P>\n
By now your baby should be eating three meals a day, and you can start the gradual process of introducing more complex textures, starting with thicker purees and mashed food with soft lumps. You should also let your baby's appetite guide the amounts you give them.<\/P>\n
Another thing to remember is that your baby is beginning to get more of the calories and nutrients they need from solid food. So make sure your baby gets foods from all four food groups each day:<\/P>\n
\n
Starch - breakfast cereal, potatoes, rice, oats, pasta, bread<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Protein - meat, fish, eggs, pulses, beans and nuts<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Dairy Foods - full fat yogurt, cheese and milk<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Fruit and vegetables<\/LI><\/UL>\n

It's especially important to make sure they get a healthy amount of iron, as the natural stores they were born with begin to run low after about six months.<\/P>\n
By the end of this stage, your baby should be having food that's mashed and minced, with small soft lumps, rather than pureed. This will help develop their new chewing skills - even if they're still using their gums! These actions also help develop the muscles that are used for speaking.<\/P>\n
Foods to try at this stage:<\/STRONG><\/P>\n
\n
Include meat, fish, eggs or pulses in meals twice a day<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Plain rusks<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Harder finger foods such as ricecakes, toast fingers and sticks of cheese<\/LI><\/UL>\n

Foods to avoid:<\/STRONG><\/P>\n
\n
Honey <\/LI>\n
Undercooked eggs<\/LI>\n
Unpasteurised cheese<\/LI>\n
Added salt (at 7-10 months your baby should eat under 1g a day)<\/LI>\n
Only use cows' milk as an ingredient, not as a drink<\/LI>\n
Whole nuts (nuts can be fed from six months, but they must be ground to form a smooth butter), but avoid if there is a family history of a nut allergy.<\/LI>\n
Foods high in refined sugar such as cereals, cakes and confectionery<\/LI>\n
Low fat or diet foods such as yogurt and cheese. Full fat dairy foods and whole milk should be fed until your baby reaches three years old.<\/LI>\n
Drinks with caffeine, like tea or coffee<\/LI><\/UL>
Eating habits for your baby to learn at this stage:
<\/STRONG>\n
\n
Eating and chewing lumpier foods<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Self-feeding of harder fingerfoods<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Sipping from a cup<\/LI><\/UL><\/TD>\n

<\/TD><\/TR><\/TBODY><\/TABLE>\n\n\n\n
<\/TD>\n \n
<\/P><\/TD><\/TR><\/TBODY><\/TABLE>","nid":"3148"},{"title":"10-12 months","body":"\n\n\n

<\/TD>\n \n
From 10-12 months (Stage 3)<\/H2>\n
Stage 3 is when your baby moves from eating mashed foods to family meals. It's also a very important time for introducing as much varity into their diet as possible.
<\/STRONG><\/P><\/TD><\/TR><\/TBODY><\/TABLE>\n\n\n\n
<\/TD>\n \n
<\/P>\n
During this stage, you can move your baby from mashed food to family meals cut into smaller pieces. Remember not to add any salt or sugar, and try to make meals a family occasion - this will encourage good eating habits.<\/P>\n
As your baby starts to move about more - whether it be rolling, crawling or walking - their appetite will also increase. <\/P>\n
Variety is key to keep your baby interested in food. Try not to offer the same meal 2 days in a row. Introducing herbs and spices to your baby's food at an early age encourages a love of variety and emphasises that 'flavour' comes from a natural source, rather than heavily processed flavourings.

Finger foods are also a great way of maintaining interest at meal times. Offer them with your baby's main meal.<\/P>Fingerfood ideas:

<\/STRONG>\n
\n
Buttered toast soldiers<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Pitta bread strips<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Houmous and carrot sticks<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Cherry tomatoes cut into halves<\/LI><\/UL>\n

Foods to avoid:<\/STRONG><\/P>\n
\n
Honey<\/LI>\n
Undercooked eggs<\/LI>\n
Unpasteurised cheese<\/LI>\n
Added salt (at 10-12 months your baby should eat under 1g a day)<\/LI>\n
Only use cows' milk as an ingredient, not as a drink<\/LI>\n
Whole nuts (nuts can be fed from six months, but they must be ground to form a smooth butter), but avoid if there is a family history of a nut allergy.<\/LI>\n
Foods high in refined sugar such as cereals, cakes and confectionery<\/LI>\n
Low fat or diet foods such as yogurt and cheese. Full fat dairy food sand whole milk should be fed until your baby reaches three years old.<\/LI>\n
Drinks that contain caffeine, like tea or coffee.<\/LI><\/UL>
Eating habits your baby will learn<\/STRONG>: \n
\n
Chewing minced and chopped foods<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Attempting to self feed with a spoon

<\/LI><\/UL><\/TD>\n

<\/TD><\/TR><\/TBODY><\/TABLE>\n\n\n\n
<\/TD>\n \n
<\/P><\/TD><\/TR><\/TBODY><\/TABLE>","nid":"3149"},{"title":"Over 12 months","body":"\n\n\n

<\/TD>\n \n
From 12 months<\/H2>\n
After 12 months, your baby is entering toddler territory and should be eating family meals, cut up into small pieces.
<\/STRONG><\/P><\/TD><\/TR><\/TBODY><\/TABLE>\n\n\n\n
<\/TD>\n \n
<\/P>\n
Now your baby's becoming a toddler, there are a few things to look out for...<\/P>\n
As they grow, it's even more important to give them a variety of foods from all four food groups:<\/P>\n
\n
Starch - breakfast cereals, potatoes, rice, oats, pasta, bread<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Protein - meat, fish, eggs, pulses, beans and nuts<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Dairy foods - full fat yogurt, cheese and milk<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Fruit and vegetables

<\/LI><\/UL>\n
You should also try to limit the amount of cow's milk they drink, to three times a day (110-120ml cups) - if they drink too much they may not eat enough other, more nutritious foods.<\/P>\n
Also, be aware that toddlers naturally love foods high in sugar and fat, and while you shouldn't cut them out totally, you should keep them to a minimum.<\/P>\n
Snacks still play an important role as your toddler becomes more active. Toddlers need two to three nutritious snacks each day to top up their intake of nutrients and energy.<\/P>\n
Snack suggestions:<\/STRONG><\/P>\n
\n
Sandwiches with nutritious fillings such as organic cheese, egg, houmous, meat, fish or peanut butter<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Slices of apple spread with cream cheese<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Organic breadsticks or crackers with cubes of cheese<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Organic whole milk yogurt or fromaige frais with fruit slices<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Slices of organic fruit or vegetable sticks

<\/STRONG><\/LI><\/UL>\n
Foods to avoid:<\/STRONG><\/P>\n
\n
Raw eggs<\/LI>\n
Added salt (1-3 year olds should eat a maximum of 2g a day)<\/LI>\n
Whole nuts (nuts can be fed from six months, but they must be ground to form a smooth butter), but avoid if there is a family history of a nut allergy.<\/LI>\n
Low fat or diet foods such as yogurt and cheese. Full fat dairy foods and whole milk should be fed until your baby reaches three years old.<\/LI>\n
Drinks that contain caffeine, like tea or coffee.<\/LI><\/UL>\n
<\/P>\n
Eating habits your baby will learn at this stage:<\/STRONG><\/P>\n
\n
By 15 months they'll be learning to use a spoon<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
By 18 months they'll know how to suck from a straw<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
By 3 years they'll be cutting food with a knife<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
By 4 years they'll be using a knife and fork<\/LI><\/UL><\/TD>\n

<\/TD><\/TR><\/TBODY><\/TABLE>\n\n\n\n
<\/TD>\n \n
<\/P><\/TD><\/TR><\/TBODY><\/TABLE>","nid":"32265"}],"Gluten":[{"title":"from 4-6 month","body":"\n\n\n

<\/TD>\n \n
From 4-6 months (Stage 1)<\/H2>\n
Stage 1 is to get your baby used to swallowing more solid foods and tasting more complex flavours. Start your baby off with simple foods with smooth consistencies.<\/STRONG><\/P><\/TD><\/TR><\/TBODY><\/TABLE>\n\n\n\n
<\/TD>\n \n
A good place to start is with a little baby cereal, fruit or vegetables - pureed or very well mashed. Solid food will be unfamiliar, so a good tip is to give them a little milk before you give them any food - just to take the edge off their hunger.<\/P>\n
Settle them in their chair and offer a weaning spoon with a little food on the tip. Be patient - it's a new experience and the first few mouthfuls may come straight back out (your baby's used to sucking rather than using the tongue to push the food to the back of the mouth). Keep trying, and within a few days your baby will learn to swallow it. Once they have mastered eating, increase the number of meals from 1, to 2, then 3!<\/P>\n
For the first few meals, simple tastes like carrots and apples are best. You can then add different tastes, such as broccoli, peas or leeks - to get your baby used to a variety. It is also important to introduce meats and pulses - but make sure they're well pureed or mashed. <\/P>\n
Foods containing gluten: If you do choose to wean before 6 months, the Department Of Health recommends to avoid foods containing gluten. All our foods labelled as 'suitable from 4 months plus' are gluten free. Foods containing gluten can be introduced from 6 months of age. <\/P>\n
Foods to try at this stage:<\/STRONG><\/P>\n
\n
Baby rice and baby cereals<\/LI>\n
Well-mashed vegetables (sweet potato, carrot, butternut squash, courgettes or peas)<\/LI>\n
Fruit purees (apple, pear, banana, mango, melon, apricot, plum or peach)<\/LI>\n
Meat (well-cooked red meat, chicken and fish, pureed with rice or veg)<\/LI>\n
Pulses (well-mashed lentils, dhal, beans, served with veg or rice)<\/LI>\n
Soft finger food (soft fruit pieces, cooked veg and cooked pasta pieces)<\/LI><\/UL>\n

Foods to avoid:<\/STRONG><\/P>\n
\n
Honey <\/LI>\n
Undercooked eggs<\/LI>\n
Unpasteurised cheese<\/LI>\n
Added salt (at six months your baby should eat under 1g a day)<\/LI>\n
Only use cows' milk as an ingredient, not as a drink<\/LI>\n
Whole nuts (nuts can be fed from six months, but they must be ground to form a smooth butter) - but avoid if there is a family history of a nut allergy.<\/LI>\n
Foods high in refined sugar such as cereals, cakes and confectionery<\/LI>\n
Low fat or diet foods such as yogurt and cheese. Full fat dairy foods and whole milk should be fed until your baby reaches three years old.<\/LI>\n
Drinks that contain caffeine like tea or coffee<\/LI><\/UL>\n

What will your baby learn at this stage?<\/STRONG><\/P>\n
\n
Eating food from a spoon<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Swallowing food<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Move from smooth to mashed purees<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Self feeding of soft fingerfoods<\/LI><\/UL><\/TD>\n

<\/TD><\/TR><\/TBODY><\/TABLE>\n\n\n\n
<\/TD>\n \n
<\/P><\/TD><\/TR><\/TBODY><\/TABLE>","nid":"2846"}],"Health":[{"title":"from 4-6 month","body":"\n\n\n

<\/TD>\n \n
From 4-6 months (Stage 1)<\/H2>\n
Stage 1 is to get your baby used to swallowing more solid foods and tasting more complex flavours. Start your baby off with simple foods with smooth consistencies.<\/STRONG><\/P><\/TD><\/TR><\/TBODY><\/TABLE>\n\n\n\n
<\/TD>\n \n
A good place to start is with a little baby cereal, fruit or vegetables - pureed or very well mashed. Solid food will be unfamiliar, so a good tip is to give them a little milk before you give them any food - just to take the edge off their hunger.<\/P>\n
Settle them in their chair and offer a weaning spoon with a little food on the tip. Be patient - it's a new experience and the first few mouthfuls may come straight back out (your baby's used to sucking rather than using the tongue to push the food to the back of the mouth). Keep trying, and within a few days your baby will learn to swallow it. Once they have mastered eating, increase the number of meals from 1, to 2, then 3!<\/P>\n
For the first few meals, simple tastes like carrots and apples are best. You can then add different tastes, such as broccoli, peas or leeks - to get your baby used to a variety. It is also important to introduce meats and pulses - but make sure they're well pureed or mashed. <\/P>\n
Foods containing gluten: If you do choose to wean before 6 months, the Department Of Health recommends to avoid foods containing gluten. All our foods labelled as 'suitable from 4 months plus' are gluten free. Foods containing gluten can be introduced from 6 months of age. <\/P>\n
Foods to try at this stage:<\/STRONG><\/P>\n
\n
Baby rice and baby cereals<\/LI>\n
Well-mashed vegetables (sweet potato, carrot, butternut squash, courgettes or peas)<\/LI>\n
Fruit purees (apple, pear, banana, mango, melon, apricot, plum or peach)<\/LI>\n
Meat (well-cooked red meat, chicken and fish, pureed with rice or veg)<\/LI>\n
Pulses (well-mashed lentils, dhal, beans, served with veg or rice)<\/LI>\n
Soft finger food (soft fruit pieces, cooked veg and cooked pasta pieces)<\/LI><\/UL>\n

Foods to avoid:<\/STRONG><\/P>\n
\n
Honey <\/LI>\n
Undercooked eggs<\/LI>\n
Unpasteurised cheese<\/LI>\n
Added salt (at six months your baby should eat under 1g a day)<\/LI>\n
Only use cows' milk as an ingredient, not as a drink<\/LI>\n
Whole nuts (nuts can be fed from six months, but they must be ground to form a smooth butter) - but avoid if there is a family history of a nut allergy.<\/LI>\n
Foods high in refined sugar such as cereals, cakes and confectionery<\/LI>\n
Low fat or diet foods such as yogurt and cheese. Full fat dairy foods and whole milk should be fed until your baby reaches three years old.<\/LI>\n
Drinks that contain caffeine like tea or coffee<\/LI><\/UL>\n

What will your baby learn at this stage?<\/STRONG><\/P>\n
\n
Eating food from a spoon<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Swallowing food<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Move from smooth to mashed purees<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Self feeding of soft fingerfoods<\/LI><\/UL><\/TD>\n

<\/TD><\/TR><\/TBODY><\/TABLE>\n\n\n\n
<\/TD>\n \n
<\/P><\/TD><\/TR><\/TBODY><\/TABLE>","nid":"2846"},{"title":"7-10 months","body":"\n\n\n

<\/TD>\n \n
From 7-10 months (Stage 2)<\/H2>\n
Stage 2 is when you get to experiment with different textures and more complex tastes - helping give your baby a healthy appetite for food.
<\/STRONG><\/P><\/TD><\/TR><\/TBODY><\/TABLE>\n\n\n\n
<\/TD>\n \n
<\/P>\n
By now your baby should be eating three meals a day, and you can start the gradual process of introducing more complex textures, starting with thicker purees and mashed food with soft lumps. You should also let your baby's appetite guide the amounts you give them.<\/P>\n
Another thing to remember is that your baby is beginning to get more of the calories and nutrients they need from solid food. So make sure your baby gets foods from all four food groups each day:<\/P>\n
\n
Starch - breakfast cereal, potatoes, rice, oats, pasta, bread<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Protein - meat, fish, eggs, pulses, beans and nuts<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Dairy Foods - full fat yogurt, cheese and milk<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Fruit and vegetables<\/LI><\/UL>\n

It's especially important to make sure they get a healthy amount of iron, as the natural stores they were born with begin to run low after about six months.<\/P>\n
By the end of this stage, your baby should be having food that's mashed and minced, with small soft lumps, rather than pureed. This will help develop their new chewing skills - even if they're still using their gums! These actions also help develop the muscles that are used for speaking.<\/P>\n
Foods to try at this stage:<\/STRONG><\/P>\n
\n
Include meat, fish, eggs or pulses in meals twice a day<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Plain rusks<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Harder finger foods such as ricecakes, toast fingers and sticks of cheese<\/LI><\/UL>\n

Foods to avoid:<\/STRONG><\/P>\n
\n
Honey <\/LI>\n
Undercooked eggs<\/LI>\n
Unpasteurised cheese<\/LI>\n
Added salt (at 7-10 months your baby should eat under 1g a day)<\/LI>\n
Only use cows' milk as an ingredient, not as a drink<\/LI>\n
Whole nuts (nuts can be fed from six months, but they must be ground to form a smooth butter), but avoid if there is a family history of a nut allergy.<\/LI>\n
Foods high in refined sugar such as cereals, cakes and confectionery<\/LI>\n
Low fat or diet foods such as yogurt and cheese. Full fat dairy foods and whole milk should be fed until your baby reaches three years old.<\/LI>\n
Drinks with caffeine, like tea or coffee<\/LI><\/UL>
Eating habits for your baby to learn at this stage:
<\/STRONG>\n
\n
Eating and chewing lumpier foods<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Self-feeding of harder fingerfoods<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Sipping from a cup<\/LI><\/UL><\/TD>\n

<\/TD><\/TR><\/TBODY><\/TABLE>\n\n\n\n
<\/TD>\n \n
<\/P><\/TD><\/TR><\/TBODY><\/TABLE>","nid":"3148"},{"title":"10-12 months","body":"\n\n\n

<\/TD>\n \n
From 10-12 months (Stage 3)<\/H2>\n
Stage 3 is when your baby moves from eating mashed foods to family meals. It's also a very important time for introducing as much varity into their diet as possible.
<\/STRONG><\/P><\/TD><\/TR><\/TBODY><\/TABLE>\n\n\n\n
<\/TD>\n \n
<\/P>\n
During this stage, you can move your baby from mashed food to family meals cut into smaller pieces. Remember not to add any salt or sugar, and try to make meals a family occasion - this will encourage good eating habits.<\/P>\n
As your baby starts to move about more - whether it be rolling, crawling or walking - their appetite will also increase. <\/P>\n
Variety is key to keep your baby interested in food. Try not to offer the same meal 2 days in a row. Introducing herbs and spices to your baby's food at an early age encourages a love of variety and emphasises that 'flavour' comes from a natural source, rather than heavily processed flavourings.

Finger foods are also a great way of maintaining interest at meal times. Offer them with your baby's main meal.<\/P>Fingerfood ideas:

<\/STRONG>\n
\n
Buttered toast soldiers<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Pitta bread strips<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Houmous and carrot sticks<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Cherry tomatoes cut into halves<\/LI><\/UL>\n

Foods to avoid:<\/STRONG><\/P>\n
\n
Honey<\/LI>\n
Undercooked eggs<\/LI>\n
Unpasteurised cheese<\/LI>\n
Added salt (at 10-12 months your baby should eat under 1g a day)<\/LI>\n
Only use cows' milk as an ingredient, not as a drink<\/LI>\n
Whole nuts (nuts can be fed from six months, but they must be ground to form a smooth butter), but avoid if there is a family history of a nut allergy.<\/LI>\n
Foods high in refined sugar such as cereals, cakes and confectionery<\/LI>\n
Low fat or diet foods such as yogurt and cheese. Full fat dairy food sand whole milk should be fed until your baby reaches three years old.<\/LI>\n
Drinks that contain caffeine, like tea or coffee.<\/LI><\/UL>
Eating habits your baby will learn<\/STRONG>: \n
\n
Chewing minced and chopped foods<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Attempting to self feed with a spoon

<\/LI><\/UL><\/TD>\n

<\/TD><\/TR><\/TBODY><\/TABLE>\n\n\n\n
<\/TD>\n \n
<\/P><\/TD><\/TR><\/TBODY><\/TABLE>","nid":"3149"},{"title":"Over 12 months","body":"\n\n\n

<\/TD>\n \n
From 12 months<\/H2>\n
After 12 months, your baby is entering toddler territory and should be eating family meals, cut up into small pieces.
<\/STRONG><\/P><\/TD><\/TR><\/TBODY><\/TABLE>\n\n\n\n
<\/TD>\n \n
<\/P>\n
Now your baby's becoming a toddler, there are a few things to look out for...<\/P>\n
As they grow, it's even more important to give them a variety of foods from all four food groups:<\/P>\n
\n
Starch - breakfast cereals, potatoes, rice, oats, pasta, bread<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Protein - meat, fish, eggs, pulses, beans and nuts<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Dairy foods - full fat yogurt, cheese and milk<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Fruit and vegetables

<\/LI><\/UL>\n
You should also try to limit the amount of cow's milk they drink, to three times a day (110-120ml cups) - if they drink too much they may not eat enough other, more nutritious foods.<\/P>\n
Also, be aware that toddlers naturally love foods high in sugar and fat, and while you shouldn't cut them out totally, you should keep them to a minimum.<\/P>\n
Snacks still play an important role as your toddler becomes more active. Toddlers need two to three nutritious snacks each day to top up their intake of nutrients and energy.<\/P>\n
Snack suggestions:<\/STRONG><\/P>\n
\n
Sandwiches with nutritious fillings such as organic cheese, egg, houmous, meat, fish or peanut butter<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Slices of apple spread with cream cheese<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Organic breadsticks or crackers with cubes of cheese<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Organic whole milk yogurt or fromaige frais with fruit slices<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Slices of organic fruit or vegetable sticks

<\/STRONG><\/LI><\/UL>\n
Foods to avoid:<\/STRONG><\/P>\n
\n
Raw eggs<\/LI>\n
Added salt (1-3 year olds should eat a maximum of 2g a day)<\/LI>\n
Whole nuts (nuts can be fed from six months, but they must be ground to form a smooth butter), but avoid if there is a family history of a nut allergy.<\/LI>\n
Low fat or diet foods such as yogurt and cheese. Full fat dairy foods and whole milk should be fed until your baby reaches three years old.<\/LI>\n
Drinks that contain caffeine, like tea or coffee.<\/LI><\/UL>\n
<\/P>\n
Eating habits your baby will learn at this stage:<\/STRONG><\/P>\n
\n
By 15 months they'll be learning to use a spoon<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
By 18 months they'll know how to suck from a straw<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
By 3 years they'll be cutting food with a knife<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
By 4 years they'll be using a knife and fork<\/LI><\/UL><\/TD>\n

<\/TD><\/TR><\/TBODY><\/TABLE>\n\n\n\n
<\/TD>\n \n
<\/P><\/TD><\/TR><\/TBODY><\/TABLE>","nid":"32265"}],"Infant feeding":[{"title":"from 4-6 month","body":"\n\n\n

<\/TD>\n \n
From 4-6 months (Stage 1)<\/H2>\n
Stage 1 is to get your baby used to swallowing more solid foods and tasting more complex flavours. Start your baby off with simple foods with smooth consistencies.<\/STRONG><\/P><\/TD><\/TR><\/TBODY><\/TABLE>\n\n\n\n
<\/TD>\n \n
A good place to start is with a little baby cereal, fruit or vegetables - pureed or very well mashed. Solid food will be unfamiliar, so a good tip is to give them a little milk before you give them any food - just to take the edge off their hunger.<\/P>\n
Settle them in their chair and offer a weaning spoon with a little food on the tip. Be patient - it's a new experience and the first few mouthfuls may come straight back out (your baby's used to sucking rather than using the tongue to push the food to the back of the mouth). Keep trying, and within a few days your baby will learn to swallow it. Once they have mastered eating, increase the number of meals from 1, to 2, then 3!<\/P>\n
For the first few meals, simple tastes like carrots and apples are best. You can then add different tastes, such as broccoli, peas or leeks - to get your baby used to a variety. It is also important to introduce meats and pulses - but make sure they're well pureed or mashed. <\/P>\n
Foods containing gluten: If you do choose to wean before 6 months, the Department Of Health recommends to avoid foods containing gluten. All our foods labelled as 'suitable from 4 months plus' are gluten free. Foods containing gluten can be introduced from 6 months of age. <\/P>\n
Foods to try at this stage:<\/STRONG><\/P>\n
\n
Baby rice and baby cereals<\/LI>\n
Well-mashed vegetables (sweet potato, carrot, butternut squash, courgettes or peas)<\/LI>\n
Fruit purees (apple, pear, banana, mango, melon, apricot, plum or peach)<\/LI>\n
Meat (well-cooked red meat, chicken and fish, pureed with rice or veg)<\/LI>\n
Pulses (well-mashed lentils, dhal, beans, served with veg or rice)<\/LI>\n
Soft finger food (soft fruit pieces, cooked veg and cooked pasta pieces)<\/LI><\/UL>\n

Foods to avoid:<\/STRONG><\/P>\n
\n
Honey <\/LI>\n
Undercooked eggs<\/LI>\n
Unpasteurised cheese<\/LI>\n
Added salt (at six months your baby should eat under 1g a day)<\/LI>\n
Only use cows' milk as an ingredient, not as a drink<\/LI>\n
Whole nuts (nuts can be fed from six months, but they must be ground to form a smooth butter) - but avoid if there is a family history of a nut allergy.<\/LI>\n
Foods high in refined sugar such as cereals, cakes and confectionery<\/LI>\n
Low fat or diet foods such as yogurt and cheese. Full fat dairy foods and whole milk should be fed until your baby reaches three years old.<\/LI>\n
Drinks that contain caffeine like tea or coffee<\/LI><\/UL>\n

What will your baby learn at this stage?<\/STRONG><\/P>\n
\n
Eating food from a spoon<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Swallowing food<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Move from smooth to mashed purees<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Self feeding of soft fingerfoods<\/LI><\/UL><\/TD>\n

<\/TD><\/TR><\/TBODY><\/TABLE>\n\n\n\n
<\/TD>\n \n
<\/P><\/TD><\/TR><\/TBODY><\/TABLE>","nid":"2846"},{"title":"10-12 months","body":"\n\n\n

<\/TD>\n \n
From 10-12 months (Stage 3)<\/H2>\n
Stage 3 is when your baby moves from eating mashed foods to family meals. It's also a very important time for introducing as much varity into their diet as possible.
<\/STRONG><\/P><\/TD><\/TR><\/TBODY><\/TABLE>\n\n\n\n
<\/TD>\n \n
<\/P>\n
During this stage, you can move your baby from mashed food to family meals cut into smaller pieces. Remember not to add any salt or sugar, and try to make meals a family occasion - this will encourage good eating habits.<\/P>\n
As your baby starts to move about more - whether it be rolling, crawling or walking - their appetite will also increase. <\/P>\n
Variety is key to keep your baby interested in food. Try not to offer the same meal 2 days in a row. Introducing herbs and spices to your baby's food at an early age encourages a love of variety and emphasises that 'flavour' comes from a natural source, rather than heavily processed flavourings.

Finger foods are also a great way of maintaining interest at meal times. Offer them with your baby's main meal.<\/P>Fingerfood ideas:

<\/STRONG>\n
\n
Buttered toast soldiers<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Pitta bread strips<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Houmous and carrot sticks<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Cherry tomatoes cut into halves<\/LI><\/UL>\n

Foods to avoid:<\/STRONG><\/P>\n
\n
Honey<\/LI>\n
Undercooked eggs<\/LI>\n
Unpasteurised cheese<\/LI>\n
Added salt (at 10-12 months your baby should eat under 1g a day)<\/LI>\n
Only use cows' milk as an ingredient, not as a drink<\/LI>\n
Whole nuts (nuts can be fed from six months, but they must be ground to form a smooth butter), but avoid if there is a family history of a nut allergy.<\/LI>\n
Foods high in refined sugar such as cereals, cakes and confectionery<\/LI>\n
Low fat or diet foods such as yogurt and cheese. Full fat dairy food sand whole milk should be fed until your baby reaches three years old.<\/LI>\n
Drinks that contain caffeine, like tea or coffee.<\/LI><\/UL>
Eating habits your baby will learn<\/STRONG>: \n
\n
Chewing minced and chopped foods<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Attempting to self feed with a spoon

<\/LI><\/UL><\/TD>\n

<\/TD><\/TR><\/TBODY><\/TABLE>\n\n\n\n
<\/TD>\n \n
<\/P><\/TD><\/TR><\/TBODY><\/TABLE>","nid":"3149"},{"title":"Weaning - Getting Started","body":"
<\/td>
What is Weaning?<\/h2>
Weaning is a gradual process where your baby will learn to eat solid foods. The Department of Health and the World Health Organisation recommend nothing but breastfeeding for the first six months. Milk feeds should provide sufficient energy and nutrients for growth and development until your baby reaches 6 months of age. However, if your GP or Health Visitor recommend to wean before 6 months then some of our foods are suitable from four months.<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
$\"\"$ <\/strong><\/strong><\/td>
During weaning, your baby will get their first experience of solid foods - and begin their taste and texture journey<\/a> which will start with smooth purees, and move through to mashed foods, foods with soft lumps, and chopped foods.<\/p>
Finally, after 12 months, your baby should be eating the same foods as the rest of the family (though some foods may still need to be cut into smaller pieces).<\/p><\/td>
<\/td> <\/a><\/td> <\/a><\/td>
<\/p>
<\/td> <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
$\"\"$ <\/p><\/td>
Remember though - if your baby doesn't follow a standard pattern of weaning, you just need to persevere. They'll get there in their own good time!<\/p>
Your baby may be ready for weaning if...<\/strong><\/p>
They take an interest in the food you're eating<\/li><\/ul>
They put everything they can grab into their mouths<\/li>
They seem less satisfied with milk - even when given extra feeds<\/li><\/ul>

What else will your baby learn along the way?<\/strong><\/p>
Progress from sucking and swallowing to biting and chewing<\/li>
Sipping from a cup or beaker<\/li>
Feeding themselves finger foods<\/li>
Using a fork and spoon<\/li><\/ul>

For helpful hints on every stage of weaning, simply move the slider above.<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
<\/p>
$\"\"$ <\/td>
$\"\"$ <\/p><\/td>
<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>","nid":"3150"}],"Baby food":[{"title":"from 4-6 month","body":"\n\n\n

<\/TD>\n \n
From 4-6 months (Stage 1)<\/H2>\n
Stage 1 is to get your baby used to swallowing more solid foods and tasting more complex flavours. Start your baby off with simple foods with smooth consistencies.<\/STRONG><\/P><\/TD><\/TR><\/TBODY><\/TABLE>\n\n\n\n
<\/TD>\n \n
A good place to start is with a little baby cereal, fruit or vegetables - pureed or very well mashed. Solid food will be unfamiliar, so a good tip is to give them a little milk before you give them any food - just to take the edge off their hunger.<\/P>\n
Settle them in their chair and offer a weaning spoon with a little food on the tip. Be patient - it's a new experience and the first few mouthfuls may come straight back out (your baby's used to sucking rather than using the tongue to push the food to the back of the mouth). Keep trying, and within a few days your baby will learn to swallow it. Once they have mastered eating, increase the number of meals from 1, to 2, then 3!<\/P>\n
For the first few meals, simple tastes like carrots and apples are best. You can then add different tastes, such as broccoli, peas or leeks - to get your baby used to a variety. It is also important to introduce meats and pulses - but make sure they're well pureed or mashed. <\/P>\n
Foods containing gluten: If you do choose to wean before 6 months, the Department Of Health recommends to avoid foods containing gluten. All our foods labelled as 'suitable from 4 months plus' are gluten free. Foods containing gluten can be introduced from 6 months of age. <\/P>\n
Foods to try at this stage:<\/STRONG><\/P>\n
\n
Baby rice and baby cereals<\/LI>\n
Well-mashed vegetables (sweet potato, carrot, butternut squash, courgettes or peas)<\/LI>\n
Fruit purees (apple, pear, banana, mango, melon, apricot, plum or peach)<\/LI>\n
Meat (well-cooked red meat, chicken and fish, pureed with rice or veg)<\/LI>\n
Pulses (well-mashed lentils, dhal, beans, served with veg or rice)<\/LI>\n
Soft finger food (soft fruit pieces, cooked veg and cooked pasta pieces)<\/LI><\/UL>\n

Foods to avoid:<\/STRONG><\/P>\n
\n
Honey <\/LI>\n
Undercooked eggs<\/LI>\n
Unpasteurised cheese<\/LI>\n
Added salt (at six months your baby should eat under 1g a day)<\/LI>\n
Only use cows' milk as an ingredient, not as a drink<\/LI>\n
Whole nuts (nuts can be fed from six months, but they must be ground to form a smooth butter) - but avoid if there is a family history of a nut allergy.<\/LI>\n
Foods high in refined sugar such as cereals, cakes and confectionery<\/LI>\n
Low fat or diet foods such as yogurt and cheese. Full fat dairy foods and whole milk should be fed until your baby reaches three years old.<\/LI>\n
Drinks that contain caffeine like tea or coffee<\/LI><\/UL>\n

What will your baby learn at this stage?<\/STRONG><\/P>\n
\n
Eating food from a spoon<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Swallowing food<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Move from smooth to mashed purees<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Self feeding of soft fingerfoods<\/LI><\/UL><\/TD>\n

<\/TD><\/TR><\/TBODY><\/TABLE>\n\n\n\n
<\/TD>\n \n
<\/P><\/TD><\/TR><\/TBODY><\/TABLE>","nid":"2846"},{"title":"7-10 months","body":"\n\n\n

<\/TD>\n \n
From 7-10 months (Stage 2)<\/H2>\n
Stage 2 is when you get to experiment with different textures and more complex tastes - helping give your baby a healthy appetite for food.
<\/STRONG><\/P><\/TD><\/TR><\/TBODY><\/TABLE>\n\n\n\n
<\/TD>\n \n
<\/P>\n
By now your baby should be eating three meals a day, and you can start the gradual process of introducing more complex textures, starting with thicker purees and mashed food with soft lumps. You should also let your baby's appetite guide the amounts you give them.<\/P>\n
Another thing to remember is that your baby is beginning to get more of the calories and nutrients they need from solid food. So make sure your baby gets foods from all four food groups each day:<\/P>\n
\n
Starch - breakfast cereal, potatoes, rice, oats, pasta, bread<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Protein - meat, fish, eggs, pulses, beans and nuts<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Dairy Foods - full fat yogurt, cheese and milk<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Fruit and vegetables<\/LI><\/UL>\n

It's especially important to make sure they get a healthy amount of iron, as the natural stores they were born with begin to run low after about six months.<\/P>\n
By the end of this stage, your baby should be having food that's mashed and minced, with small soft lumps, rather than pureed. This will help develop their new chewing skills - even if they're still using their gums! These actions also help develop the muscles that are used for speaking.<\/P>\n
Foods to try at this stage:<\/STRONG><\/P>\n
\n
Include meat, fish, eggs or pulses in meals twice a day<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Plain rusks<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Harder finger foods such as ricecakes, toast fingers and sticks of cheese<\/LI><\/UL>\n

Foods to avoid:<\/STRONG><\/P>\n
\n
Honey <\/LI>\n
Undercooked eggs<\/LI>\n
Unpasteurised cheese<\/LI>\n
Added salt (at 7-10 months your baby should eat under 1g a day)<\/LI>\n
Only use cows' milk as an ingredient, not as a drink<\/LI>\n
Whole nuts (nuts can be fed from six months, but they must be ground to form a smooth butter), but avoid if there is a family history of a nut allergy.<\/LI>\n
Foods high in refined sugar such as cereals, cakes and confectionery<\/LI>\n
Low fat or diet foods such as yogurt and cheese. Full fat dairy foods and whole milk should be fed until your baby reaches three years old.<\/LI>\n
Drinks with caffeine, like tea or coffee<\/LI><\/UL>
Eating habits for your baby to learn at this stage:
<\/STRONG>\n
\n
Eating and chewing lumpier foods<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Self-feeding of harder fingerfoods<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Sipping from a cup<\/LI><\/UL><\/TD>\n

<\/TD><\/TR><\/TBODY><\/TABLE>\n\n\n\n
<\/TD>\n \n
<\/P><\/TD><\/TR><\/TBODY><\/TABLE>","nid":"3148"},{"title":"10-12 months","body":"\n\n\n

<\/TD>\n \n
From 10-12 months (Stage 3)<\/H2>\n
Stage 3 is when your baby moves from eating mashed foods to family meals. It's also a very important time for introducing as much varity into their diet as possible.
<\/STRONG><\/P><\/TD><\/TR><\/TBODY><\/TABLE>\n\n\n\n
<\/TD>\n \n
<\/P>\n
During this stage, you can move your baby from mashed food to family meals cut into smaller pieces. Remember not to add any salt or sugar, and try to make meals a family occasion - this will encourage good eating habits.<\/P>\n
As your baby starts to move about more - whether it be rolling, crawling or walking - their appetite will also increase. <\/P>\n
Variety is key to keep your baby interested in food. Try not to offer the same meal 2 days in a row. Introducing herbs and spices to your baby's food at an early age encourages a love of variety and emphasises that 'flavour' comes from a natural source, rather than heavily processed flavourings.

Finger foods are also a great way of maintaining interest at meal times. Offer them with your baby's main meal.<\/P>Fingerfood ideas:

<\/STRONG>\n
\n
Buttered toast soldiers<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Pitta bread strips<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Houmous and carrot sticks<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Cherry tomatoes cut into halves<\/LI><\/UL>\n

Foods to avoid:<\/STRONG><\/P>\n
\n
Honey<\/LI>\n
Undercooked eggs<\/LI>\n
Unpasteurised cheese<\/LI>\n
Added salt (at 10-12 months your baby should eat under 1g a day)<\/LI>\n
Only use cows' milk as an ingredient, not as a drink<\/LI>\n
Whole nuts (nuts can be fed from six months, but they must be ground to form a smooth butter), but avoid if there is a family history of a nut allergy.<\/LI>\n
Foods high in refined sugar such as cereals, cakes and confectionery<\/LI>\n
Low fat or diet foods such as yogurt and cheese. Full fat dairy food sand whole milk should be fed until your baby reaches three years old.<\/LI>\n
Drinks that contain caffeine, like tea or coffee.<\/LI><\/UL>
Eating habits your baby will learn<\/STRONG>: \n
\n
Chewing minced and chopped foods<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Attempting to self feed with a spoon

<\/LI><\/UL><\/TD>\n

<\/TD><\/TR><\/TBODY><\/TABLE>\n\n\n\n
<\/TD>\n \n
<\/P><\/TD><\/TR><\/TBODY><\/TABLE>","nid":"3149"},{"title":"Weaning - Getting Started","body":"
<\/td>
What is Weaning?<\/h2>
Weaning is a gradual process where your baby will learn to eat solid foods. The Department of Health and the World Health Organisation recommend nothing but breastfeeding for the first six months. Milk feeds should provide sufficient energy and nutrients for growth and development until your baby reaches 6 months of age. However, if your GP or Health Visitor recommend to wean before 6 months then some of our foods are suitable from four months.<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
$\"\"$ <\/strong><\/strong><\/td>
During weaning, your baby will get their first experience of solid foods - and begin their taste and texture journey<\/a> which will start with smooth purees, and move through to mashed foods, foods with soft lumps, and chopped foods.<\/p>
Finally, after 12 months, your baby should be eating the same foods as the rest of the family (though some foods may still need to be cut into smaller pieces).<\/p><\/td>
<\/td> <\/a><\/td> <\/a><\/td>
<\/p>
<\/td> <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
$\"\"$ <\/p><\/td>
Remember though - if your baby doesn't follow a standard pattern of weaning, you just need to persevere. They'll get there in their own good time!<\/p>
Your baby may be ready for weaning if...<\/strong><\/p>
They take an interest in the food you're eating<\/li><\/ul>
They put everything they can grab into their mouths<\/li>
They seem less satisfied with milk - even when given extra feeds<\/li><\/ul>

What else will your baby learn along the way?<\/strong><\/p>
Progress from sucking and swallowing to biting and chewing<\/li>
Sipping from a cup or beaker<\/li>
Feeding themselves finger foods<\/li>
Using a fork and spoon<\/li><\/ul>

For helpful hints on every stage of weaning, simply move the slider above.<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
<\/p>
$\"\"$ <\/td>
$\"\"$ <\/p><\/td>
<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>","nid":"3150"}],"Toddlers":[{"title":"from 4-6 month","body":"\n\n\n

<\/TD>\n \n
From 4-6 months (Stage 1)<\/H2>\n
Stage 1 is to get your baby used to swallowing more solid foods and tasting more complex flavours. Start your baby off with simple foods with smooth consistencies.<\/STRONG><\/P><\/TD><\/TR><\/TBODY><\/TABLE>\n\n\n\n
<\/TD>\n \n
A good place to start is with a little baby cereal, fruit or vegetables - pureed or very well mashed. Solid food will be unfamiliar, so a good tip is to give them a little milk before you give them any food - just to take the edge off their hunger.<\/P>\n
Settle them in their chair and offer a weaning spoon with a little food on the tip. Be patient - it's a new experience and the first few mouthfuls may come straight back out (your baby's used to sucking rather than using the tongue to push the food to the back of the mouth). Keep trying, and within a few days your baby will learn to swallow it. Once they have mastered eating, increase the number of meals from 1, to 2, then 3!<\/P>\n
For the first few meals, simple tastes like carrots and apples are best. You can then add different tastes, such as broccoli, peas or leeks - to get your baby used to a variety. It is also important to introduce meats and pulses - but make sure they're well pureed or mashed. <\/P>\n
Foods containing gluten: If you do choose to wean before 6 months, the Department Of Health recommends to avoid foods containing gluten. All our foods labelled as 'suitable from 4 months plus' are gluten free. Foods containing gluten can be introduced from 6 months of age. <\/P>\n
Foods to try at this stage:<\/STRONG><\/P>\n
\n
Baby rice and baby cereals<\/LI>\n
Well-mashed vegetables (sweet potato, carrot, butternut squash, courgettes or peas)<\/LI>\n
Fruit purees (apple, pear, banana, mango, melon, apricot, plum or peach)<\/LI>\n
Meat (well-cooked red meat, chicken and fish, pureed with rice or veg)<\/LI>\n
Pulses (well-mashed lentils, dhal, beans, served with veg or rice)<\/LI>\n
Soft finger food (soft fruit pieces, cooked veg and cooked pasta pieces)<\/LI><\/UL>\n

Foods to avoid:<\/STRONG><\/P>\n
\n
Honey <\/LI>\n
Undercooked eggs<\/LI>\n
Unpasteurised cheese<\/LI>\n
Added salt (at six months your baby should eat under 1g a day)<\/LI>\n
Only use cows' milk as an ingredient, not as a drink<\/LI>\n
Whole nuts (nuts can be fed from six months, but they must be ground to form a smooth butter) - but avoid if there is a family history of a nut allergy.<\/LI>\n
Foods high in refined sugar such as cereals, cakes and confectionery<\/LI>\n
Low fat or diet foods such as yogurt and cheese. Full fat dairy foods and whole milk should be fed until your baby reaches three years old.<\/LI>\n
Drinks that contain caffeine like tea or coffee<\/LI><\/UL>\n

What will your baby learn at this stage?<\/STRONG><\/P>\n
\n
Eating food from a spoon<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Swallowing food<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Move from smooth to mashed purees<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Self feeding of soft fingerfoods<\/LI><\/UL><\/TD>\n

<\/TD><\/TR><\/TBODY><\/TABLE>\n\n\n\n
<\/TD>\n \n
<\/P><\/TD><\/TR><\/TBODY><\/TABLE>","nid":"2846"}],"Other":[{"title":"from 4-6 month","body":"\n\n\n

<\/TD>\n \n
From 4-6 months (Stage 1)<\/H2>\n
Stage 1 is to get your baby used to swallowing more solid foods and tasting more complex flavours. Start your baby off with simple foods with smooth consistencies.<\/STRONG><\/P><\/TD><\/TR><\/TBODY><\/TABLE>\n\n\n\n
<\/TD>\n \n
A good place to start is with a little baby cereal, fruit or vegetables - pureed or very well mashed. Solid food will be unfamiliar, so a good tip is to give them a little milk before you give them any food - just to take the edge off their hunger.<\/P>\n
Settle them in their chair and offer a weaning spoon with a little food on the tip. Be patient - it's a new experience and the first few mouthfuls may come straight back out (your baby's used to sucking rather than using the tongue to push the food to the back of the mouth). Keep trying, and within a few days your baby will learn to swallow it. Once they have mastered eating, increase the number of meals from 1, to 2, then 3!<\/P>\n
For the first few meals, simple tastes like carrots and apples are best. You can then add different tastes, such as broccoli, peas or leeks - to get your baby used to a variety. It is also important to introduce meats and pulses - but make sure they're well pureed or mashed. <\/P>\n
Foods containing gluten: If you do choose to wean before 6 months, the Department Of Health recommends to avoid foods containing gluten. All our foods labelled as 'suitable from 4 months plus' are gluten free. Foods containing gluten can be introduced from 6 months of age. <\/P>\n
Foods to try at this stage:<\/STRONG><\/P>\n
\n
Baby rice and baby cereals<\/LI>\n
Well-mashed vegetables (sweet potato, carrot, butternut squash, courgettes or peas)<\/LI>\n
Fruit purees (apple, pear, banana, mango, melon, apricot, plum or peach)<\/LI>\n
Meat (well-cooked red meat, chicken and fish, pureed with rice or veg)<\/LI>\n
Pulses (well-mashed lentils, dhal, beans, served with veg or rice)<\/LI>\n
Soft finger food (soft fruit pieces, cooked veg and cooked pasta pieces)<\/LI><\/UL>\n

Foods to avoid:<\/STRONG><\/P>\n
\n
Honey <\/LI>\n
Undercooked eggs<\/LI>\n
Unpasteurised cheese<\/LI>\n
Added salt (at six months your baby should eat under 1g a day)<\/LI>\n
Only use cows' milk as an ingredient, not as a drink<\/LI>\n
Whole nuts (nuts can be fed from six months, but they must be ground to form a smooth butter) - but avoid if there is a family history of a nut allergy.<\/LI>\n
Foods high in refined sugar such as cereals, cakes and confectionery<\/LI>\n
Low fat or diet foods such as yogurt and cheese. Full fat dairy foods and whole milk should be fed until your baby reaches three years old.<\/LI>\n
Drinks that contain caffeine like tea or coffee<\/LI><\/UL>\n

What will your baby learn at this stage?<\/STRONG><\/P>\n
\n
Eating food from a spoon<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Swallowing food<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Move from smooth to mashed purees<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Self feeding of soft fingerfoods<\/LI><\/UL><\/TD>\n

<\/TD><\/TR><\/TBODY><\/TABLE>\n\n\n\n
<\/TD>\n \n
<\/P><\/TD><\/TR><\/TBODY><\/TABLE>","nid":"2846"},{"title":"7-10 months","body":"\n\n\n

<\/TD>\n \n
From 7-10 months (Stage 2)<\/H2>\n
Stage 2 is when you get to experiment with different textures and more complex tastes - helping give your baby a healthy appetite for food.
<\/STRONG><\/P><\/TD><\/TR><\/TBODY><\/TABLE>\n\n\n\n
<\/TD>\n \n
<\/P>\n
By now your baby should be eating three meals a day, and you can start the gradual process of introducing more complex textures, starting with thicker purees and mashed food with soft lumps. You should also let your baby's appetite guide the amounts you give them.<\/P>\n
Another thing to remember is that your baby is beginning to get more of the calories and nutrients they need from solid food. So make sure your baby gets foods from all four food groups each day:<\/P>\n
\n
Starch - breakfast cereal, potatoes, rice, oats, pasta, bread<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Protein - meat, fish, eggs, pulses, beans and nuts<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Dairy Foods - full fat yogurt, cheese and milk<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Fruit and vegetables<\/LI><\/UL>\n

It's especially important to make sure they get a healthy amount of iron, as the natural stores they were born with begin to run low after about six months.<\/P>\n
By the end of this stage, your baby should be having food that's mashed and minced, with small soft lumps, rather than pureed. This will help develop their new chewing skills - even if they're still using their gums! These actions also help develop the muscles that are used for speaking.<\/P>\n
Foods to try at this stage:<\/STRONG><\/P>\n
\n
Include meat, fish, eggs or pulses in meals twice a day<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Plain rusks<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Harder finger foods such as ricecakes, toast fingers and sticks of cheese<\/LI><\/UL>\n

Foods to avoid:<\/STRONG><\/P>\n
\n
Honey <\/LI>\n
Undercooked eggs<\/LI>\n
Unpasteurised cheese<\/LI>\n
Added salt (at 7-10 months your baby should eat under 1g a day)<\/LI>\n
Only use cows' milk as an ingredient, not as a drink<\/LI>\n
Whole nuts (nuts can be fed from six months, but they must be ground to form a smooth butter), but avoid if there is a family history of a nut allergy.<\/LI>\n
Foods high in refined sugar such as cereals, cakes and confectionery<\/LI>\n
Low fat or diet foods such as yogurt and cheese. Full fat dairy foods and whole milk should be fed until your baby reaches three years old.<\/LI>\n
Drinks with caffeine, like tea or coffee<\/LI><\/UL>
Eating habits for your baby to learn at this stage:
<\/STRONG>\n
\n
Eating and chewing lumpier foods<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Self-feeding of harder fingerfoods<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Sipping from a cup<\/LI><\/UL><\/TD>\n

<\/TD><\/TR><\/TBODY><\/TABLE>\n\n\n\n
<\/TD>\n \n
<\/P><\/TD><\/TR><\/TBODY><\/TABLE>","nid":"3148"},{"title":"10-12 months","body":"\n\n\n

<\/TD>\n \n
From 10-12 months (Stage 3)<\/H2>\n
Stage 3 is when your baby moves from eating mashed foods to family meals. It's also a very important time for introducing as much varity into their diet as possible.
<\/STRONG><\/P><\/TD><\/TR><\/TBODY><\/TABLE>\n\n\n\n
<\/TD>\n \n
<\/P>\n
During this stage, you can move your baby from mashed food to family meals cut into smaller pieces. Remember not to add any salt or sugar, and try to make meals a family occasion - this will encourage good eating habits.<\/P>\n
As your baby starts to move about more - whether it be rolling, crawling or walking - their appetite will also increase. <\/P>\n
Variety is key to keep your baby interested in food. Try not to offer the same meal 2 days in a row. Introducing herbs and spices to your baby's food at an early age encourages a love of variety and emphasises that 'flavour' comes from a natural source, rather than heavily processed flavourings.

Finger foods are also a great way of maintaining interest at meal times. Offer them with your baby's main meal.<\/P>Fingerfood ideas:

<\/STRONG>\n
\n
Buttered toast soldiers<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Pitta bread strips<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Houmous and carrot sticks<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Cherry tomatoes cut into halves<\/LI><\/UL>\n

Foods to avoid:<\/STRONG><\/P>\n
\n
Honey<\/LI>\n
Undercooked eggs<\/LI>\n
Unpasteurised cheese<\/LI>\n
Added salt (at 10-12 months your baby should eat under 1g a day)<\/LI>\n
Only use cows' milk as an ingredient, not as a drink<\/LI>\n
Whole nuts (nuts can be fed from six months, but they must be ground to form a smooth butter), but avoid if there is a family history of a nut allergy.<\/LI>\n
Foods high in refined sugar such as cereals, cakes and confectionery<\/LI>\n
Low fat or diet foods such as yogurt and cheese. Full fat dairy food sand whole milk should be fed until your baby reaches three years old.<\/LI>\n
Drinks that contain caffeine, like tea or coffee.<\/LI><\/UL>
Eating habits your baby will learn<\/STRONG>: \n
\n
Chewing minced and chopped foods<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Attempting to self feed with a spoon

<\/LI><\/UL><\/TD>\n

<\/TD><\/TR><\/TBODY><\/TABLE>\n\n\n\n
<\/TD>\n \n
<\/P><\/TD><\/TR><\/TBODY><\/TABLE>","nid":"3149"},{"title":"Over 12 months","body":"\n\n\n

<\/TD>\n \n
From 12 months<\/H2>\n
After 12 months, your baby is entering toddler territory and should be eating family meals, cut up into small pieces.
<\/STRONG><\/P><\/TD><\/TR><\/TBODY><\/TABLE>\n\n\n\n
<\/TD>\n \n
<\/P>\n
Now your baby's becoming a toddler, there are a few things to look out for...<\/P>\n
As they grow, it's even more important to give them a variety of foods from all four food groups:<\/P>\n
\n
Starch - breakfast cereals, potatoes, rice, oats, pasta, bread<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Protein - meat, fish, eggs, pulses, beans and nuts<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Dairy foods - full fat yogurt, cheese and milk<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Fruit and vegetables

<\/LI><\/UL>\n
You should also try to limit the amount of cow's milk they drink, to three times a day (110-120ml cups) - if they drink too much they may not eat enough other, more nutritious foods.<\/P>\n
Also, be aware that toddlers naturally love foods high in sugar and fat, and while you shouldn't cut them out totally, you should keep them to a minimum.<\/P>\n
Snacks still play an important role as your toddler becomes more active. Toddlers need two to three nutritious snacks each day to top up their intake of nutrients and energy.<\/P>\n
Snack suggestions:<\/STRONG><\/P>\n
\n
Sandwiches with nutritious fillings such as organic cheese, egg, houmous, meat, fish or peanut butter<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Slices of apple spread with cream cheese<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Organic breadsticks or crackers with cubes of cheese<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Organic whole milk yogurt or fromaige frais with fruit slices<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Slices of organic fruit or vegetable sticks

<\/STRONG><\/LI><\/UL>\n
Foods to avoid:<\/STRONG><\/P>\n
\n
Raw eggs<\/LI>\n
Added salt (1-3 year olds should eat a maximum of 2g a day)<\/LI>\n
Whole nuts (nuts can be fed from six months, but they must be ground to form a smooth butter), but avoid if there is a family history of a nut allergy.<\/LI>\n
Low fat or diet foods such as yogurt and cheese. Full fat dairy foods and whole milk should be fed until your baby reaches three years old.<\/LI>\n
Drinks that contain caffeine, like tea or coffee.<\/LI><\/UL>\n
<\/P>\n
Eating habits your baby will learn at this stage:<\/STRONG><\/P>\n
\n
By 15 months they'll be learning to use a spoon<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
By 18 months they'll know how to suck from a straw<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
By 3 years they'll be cutting food with a knife<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
By 4 years they'll be using a knife and fork<\/LI><\/UL><\/TD>\n

<\/TD><\/TR><\/TBODY><\/TABLE>\n\n\n\n
<\/TD>\n \n
<\/P><\/TD><\/TR><\/TBODY><\/TABLE>","nid":"32265"}],"Diets":[{"title":"from 4-6 month","body":"\n\n\n

<\/TD>\n \n
From 4-6 months (Stage 1)<\/H2>\n
Stage 1 is to get your baby used to swallowing more solid foods and tasting more complex flavours. Start your baby off with simple foods with smooth consistencies.<\/STRONG><\/P><\/TD><\/TR><\/TBODY><\/TABLE>\n\n\n\n
<\/TD>\n \n
A good place to start is with a little baby cereal, fruit or vegetables - pureed or very well mashed. Solid food will be unfamiliar, so a good tip is to give them a little milk before you give them any food - just to take the edge off their hunger.<\/P>\n
Settle them in their chair and offer a weaning spoon with a little food on the tip. Be patient - it's a new experience and the first few mouthfuls may come straight back out (your baby's used to sucking rather than using the tongue to push the food to the back of the mouth). Keep trying, and within a few days your baby will learn to swallow it. Once they have mastered eating, increase the number of meals from 1, to 2, then 3!<\/P>\n
For the first few meals, simple tastes like carrots and apples are best. You can then add different tastes, such as broccoli, peas or leeks - to get your baby used to a variety. It is also important to introduce meats and pulses - but make sure they're well pureed or mashed. <\/P>\n
Foods containing gluten: If you do choose to wean before 6 months, the Department Of Health recommends to avoid foods containing gluten. All our foods labelled as 'suitable from 4 months plus' are gluten free. Foods containing gluten can be introduced from 6 months of age. <\/P>\n
Foods to try at this stage:<\/STRONG><\/P>\n
\n
Baby rice and baby cereals<\/LI>\n
Well-mashed vegetables (sweet potato, carrot, butternut squash, courgettes or peas)<\/LI>\n
Fruit purees (apple, pear, banana, mango, melon, apricot, plum or peach)<\/LI>\n
Meat (well-cooked red meat, chicken and fish, pureed with rice or veg)<\/LI>\n
Pulses (well-mashed lentils, dhal, beans, served with veg or rice)<\/LI>\n
Soft finger food (soft fruit pieces, cooked veg and cooked pasta pieces)<\/LI><\/UL>\n

Foods to avoid:<\/STRONG><\/P>\n
\n
Honey <\/LI>\n
Undercooked eggs<\/LI>\n
Unpasteurised cheese<\/LI>\n
Added salt (at six months your baby should eat under 1g a day)<\/LI>\n
Only use cows' milk as an ingredient, not as a drink<\/LI>\n
Whole nuts (nuts can be fed from six months, but they must be ground to form a smooth butter) - but avoid if there is a family history of a nut allergy.<\/LI>\n
Foods high in refined sugar such as cereals, cakes and confectionery<\/LI>\n
Low fat or diet foods such as yogurt and cheese. Full fat dairy foods and whole milk should be fed until your baby reaches three years old.<\/LI>\n
Drinks that contain caffeine like tea or coffee<\/LI><\/UL>\n

What will your baby learn at this stage?<\/STRONG><\/P>\n
\n
Eating food from a spoon<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Swallowing food<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Move from smooth to mashed purees<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Self feeding of soft fingerfoods<\/LI><\/UL><\/TD>\n

<\/TD><\/TR><\/TBODY><\/TABLE>\n\n\n\n
<\/TD>\n \n
<\/P><\/TD><\/TR><\/TBODY><\/TABLE>","nid":"2846"},{"title":"10-12 months","body":"\n\n\n

<\/TD>\n \n
From 10-12 months (Stage 3)<\/H2>\n
Stage 3 is when your baby moves from eating mashed foods to family meals. It's also a very important time for introducing as much varity into their diet as possible.
<\/STRONG><\/P><\/TD><\/TR><\/TBODY><\/TABLE>\n\n\n\n
<\/TD>\n \n
<\/P>\n
During this stage, you can move your baby from mashed food to family meals cut into smaller pieces. Remember not to add any salt or sugar, and try to make meals a family occasion - this will encourage good eating habits.<\/P>\n
As your baby starts to move about more - whether it be rolling, crawling or walking - their appetite will also increase. <\/P>\n
Variety is key to keep your baby interested in food. Try not to offer the same meal 2 days in a row. Introducing herbs and spices to your baby's food at an early age encourages a love of variety and emphasises that 'flavour' comes from a natural source, rather than heavily processed flavourings.

Finger foods are also a great way of maintaining interest at meal times. Offer them with your baby's main meal.<\/P>Fingerfood ideas:

<\/STRONG>\n
\n
Buttered toast soldiers<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Pitta bread strips<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Houmous and carrot sticks<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Cherry tomatoes cut into halves<\/LI><\/UL>\n

Foods to avoid:<\/STRONG><\/P>\n
\n
Honey<\/LI>\n
Undercooked eggs<\/LI>\n
Unpasteurised cheese<\/LI>\n
Added salt (at 10-12 months your baby should eat under 1g a day)<\/LI>\n
Only use cows' milk as an ingredient, not as a drink<\/LI>\n
Whole nuts (nuts can be fed from six months, but they must be ground to form a smooth butter), but avoid if there is a family history of a nut allergy.<\/LI>\n
Foods high in refined sugar such as cereals, cakes and confectionery<\/LI>\n
Low fat or diet foods such as yogurt and cheese. Full fat dairy food sand whole milk should be fed until your baby reaches three years old.<\/LI>\n
Drinks that contain caffeine, like tea or coffee.<\/LI><\/UL>
Eating habits your baby will learn<\/STRONG>: \n
\n
Chewing minced and chopped foods<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Attempting to self feed with a spoon

<\/LI><\/UL><\/TD>\n

<\/TD><\/TR><\/TBODY><\/TABLE>\n\n\n\n
<\/TD>\n \n
<\/P><\/TD><\/TR><\/TBODY><\/TABLE>","nid":"3149"}],"Soft diet":[{"title":"from 4-6 month","body":"\n\n\n

<\/TD>\n \n
From 4-6 months (Stage 1)<\/H2>\n
Stage 1 is to get your baby used to swallowing more solid foods and tasting more complex flavours. Start your baby off with simple foods with smooth consistencies.<\/STRONG><\/P><\/TD><\/TR><\/TBODY><\/TABLE>\n\n\n\n
<\/TD>\n \n
A good place to start is with a little baby cereal, fruit or vegetables - pureed or very well mashed. Solid food will be unfamiliar, so a good tip is to give them a little milk before you give them any food - just to take the edge off their hunger.<\/P>\n
Settle them in their chair and offer a weaning spoon with a little food on the tip. Be patient - it's a new experience and the first few mouthfuls may come straight back out (your baby's used to sucking rather than using the tongue to push the food to the back of the mouth). Keep trying, and within a few days your baby will learn to swallow it. Once they have mastered eating, increase the number of meals from 1, to 2, then 3!<\/P>\n
For the first few meals, simple tastes like carrots and apples are best. You can then add different tastes, such as broccoli, peas or leeks - to get your baby used to a variety. It is also important to introduce meats and pulses - but make sure they're well pureed or mashed. <\/P>\n
Foods containing gluten: If you do choose to wean before 6 months, the Department Of Health recommends to avoid foods containing gluten. All our foods labelled as 'suitable from 4 months plus' are gluten free. Foods containing gluten can be introduced from 6 months of age. <\/P>\n
Foods to try at this stage:<\/STRONG><\/P>\n
\n
Baby rice and baby cereals<\/LI>\n
Well-mashed vegetables (sweet potato, carrot, butternut squash, courgettes or peas)<\/LI>\n
Fruit purees (apple, pear, banana, mango, melon, apricot, plum or peach)<\/LI>\n
Meat (well-cooked red meat, chicken and fish, pureed with rice or veg)<\/LI>\n
Pulses (well-mashed lentils, dhal, beans, served with veg or rice)<\/LI>\n
Soft finger food (soft fruit pieces, cooked veg and cooked pasta pieces)<\/LI><\/UL>\n

Foods to avoid:<\/STRONG><\/P>\n
\n
Honey <\/LI>\n
Undercooked eggs<\/LI>\n
Unpasteurised cheese<\/LI>\n
Added salt (at six months your baby should eat under 1g a day)<\/LI>\n
Only use cows' milk as an ingredient, not as a drink<\/LI>\n
Whole nuts (nuts can be fed from six months, but they must be ground to form a smooth butter) - but avoid if there is a family history of a nut allergy.<\/LI>\n
Foods high in refined sugar such as cereals, cakes and confectionery<\/LI>\n
Low fat or diet foods such as yogurt and cheese. Full fat dairy foods and whole milk should be fed until your baby reaches three years old.<\/LI>\n
Drinks that contain caffeine like tea or coffee<\/LI><\/UL>\n

What will your baby learn at this stage?<\/STRONG><\/P>\n
\n
Eating food from a spoon<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Swallowing food<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Move from smooth to mashed purees<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Self feeding of soft fingerfoods<\/LI><\/UL><\/TD>\n

<\/TD><\/TR><\/TBODY><\/TABLE>\n\n\n\n
<\/TD>\n \n
<\/P><\/TD><\/TR><\/TBODY><\/TABLE>","nid":"2846"}],"Pet foods":[{"title":"from 4-6 month","body":"\n\n\n

<\/TD>\n \n
From 4-6 months (Stage 1)<\/H2>\n
Stage 1 is to get your baby used to swallowing more solid foods and tasting more complex flavours. Start your baby off with simple foods with smooth consistencies.<\/STRONG><\/P><\/TD><\/TR><\/TBODY><\/TABLE>\n\n\n\n
<\/TD>\n \n
A good place to start is with a little baby cereal, fruit or vegetables - pureed or very well mashed. Solid food will be unfamiliar, so a good tip is to give them a little milk before you give them any food - just to take the edge off their hunger.<\/P>\n
Settle them in their chair and offer a weaning spoon with a little food on the tip. Be patient - it's a new experience and the first few mouthfuls may come straight back out (your baby's used to sucking rather than using the tongue to push the food to the back of the mouth). Keep trying, and within a few days your baby will learn to swallow it. Once they have mastered eating, increase the number of meals from 1, to 2, then 3!<\/P>\n
For the first few meals, simple tastes like carrots and apples are best. You can then add different tastes, such as broccoli, peas or leeks - to get your baby used to a variety. It is also important to introduce meats and pulses - but make sure they're well pureed or mashed. <\/P>\n
Foods containing gluten: If you do choose to wean before 6 months, the Department Of Health recommends to avoid foods containing gluten. All our foods labelled as 'suitable from 4 months plus' are gluten free. Foods containing gluten can be introduced from 6 months of age. <\/P>\n
Foods to try at this stage:<\/STRONG><\/P>\n
\n
Baby rice and baby cereals<\/LI>\n
Well-mashed vegetables (sweet potato, carrot, butternut squash, courgettes or peas)<\/LI>\n
Fruit purees (apple, pear, banana, mango, melon, apricot, plum or peach)<\/LI>\n
Meat (well-cooked red meat, chicken and fish, pureed with rice or veg)<\/LI>\n
Pulses (well-mashed lentils, dhal, beans, served with veg or rice)<\/LI>\n
Soft finger food (soft fruit pieces, cooked veg and cooked pasta pieces)<\/LI><\/UL>\n

Foods to avoid:<\/STRONG><\/P>\n
\n
Honey <\/LI>\n
Undercooked eggs<\/LI>\n
Unpasteurised cheese<\/LI>\n
Added salt (at six months your baby should eat under 1g a day)<\/LI>\n
Only use cows' milk as an ingredient, not as a drink<\/LI>\n
Whole nuts (nuts can be fed from six months, but they must be ground to form a smooth butter) - but avoid if there is a family history of a nut allergy.<\/LI>\n
Foods high in refined sugar such as cereals, cakes and confectionery<\/LI>\n
Low fat or diet foods such as yogurt and cheese. Full fat dairy foods and whole milk should be fed until your baby reaches three years old.<\/LI>\n
Drinks that contain caffeine like tea or coffee<\/LI><\/UL>\n

What will your baby learn at this stage?<\/STRONG><\/P>\n
\n
Eating food from a spoon<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Swallowing food<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Move from smooth to mashed purees<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Self feeding of soft fingerfoods<\/LI><\/UL><\/TD>\n

<\/TD><\/TR><\/TBODY><\/TABLE>\n\n\n\n
<\/TD>\n \n
<\/P><\/TD><\/TR><\/TBODY><\/TABLE>","nid":"2846"}],"Cheese":[{"title":"7-10 months","body":"\n\n\n

<\/TD>\n \n
From 7-10 months (Stage 2)<\/H2>\n
Stage 2 is when you get to experiment with different textures and more complex tastes - helping give your baby a healthy appetite for food.
<\/STRONG><\/P><\/TD><\/TR><\/TBODY><\/TABLE>\n\n\n\n
<\/TD>\n \n
<\/P>\n
By now your baby should be eating three meals a day, and you can start the gradual process of introducing more complex textures, starting with thicker purees and mashed food with soft lumps. You should also let your baby's appetite guide the amounts you give them.<\/P>\n
Another thing to remember is that your baby is beginning to get more of the calories and nutrients they need from solid food. So make sure your baby gets foods from all four food groups each day:<\/P>\n
\n
Starch - breakfast cereal, potatoes, rice, oats, pasta, bread<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Protein - meat, fish, eggs, pulses, beans and nuts<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Dairy Foods - full fat yogurt, cheese and milk<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Fruit and vegetables<\/LI><\/UL>\n

It's especially important to make sure they get a healthy amount of iron, as the natural stores they were born with begin to run low after about six months.<\/P>\n
By the end of this stage, your baby should be having food that's mashed and minced, with small soft lumps, rather than pureed. This will help develop their new chewing skills - even if they're still using their gums! These actions also help develop the muscles that are used for speaking.<\/P>\n
Foods to try at this stage:<\/STRONG><\/P>\n
\n
Include meat, fish, eggs or pulses in meals twice a day<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Plain rusks<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Harder finger foods such as ricecakes, toast fingers and sticks of cheese<\/LI><\/UL>\n

Foods to avoid:<\/STRONG><\/P>\n
\n
Honey <\/LI>\n
Undercooked eggs<\/LI>\n
Unpasteurised cheese<\/LI>\n
Added salt (at 7-10 months your baby should eat under 1g a day)<\/LI>\n
Only use cows' milk as an ingredient, not as a drink<\/LI>\n
Whole nuts (nuts can be fed from six months, but they must be ground to form a smooth butter), but avoid if there is a family history of a nut allergy.<\/LI>\n
Foods high in refined sugar such as cereals, cakes and confectionery<\/LI>\n
Low fat or diet foods such as yogurt and cheese. Full fat dairy foods and whole milk should be fed until your baby reaches three years old.<\/LI>\n
Drinks with caffeine, like tea or coffee<\/LI><\/UL>
Eating habits for your baby to learn at this stage:
<\/STRONG>\n
\n
Eating and chewing lumpier foods<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Self-feeding of harder fingerfoods<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Sipping from a cup<\/LI><\/UL><\/TD>\n

<\/TD><\/TR><\/TBODY><\/TABLE>\n\n\n\n
<\/TD>\n \n
<\/P><\/TD><\/TR><\/TBODY><\/TABLE>","nid":"3148"},{"title":"10-12 months","body":"\n\n\n

<\/TD>\n \n
From 10-12 months (Stage 3)<\/H2>\n
Stage 3 is when your baby moves from eating mashed foods to family meals. It's also a very important time for introducing as much varity into their diet as possible.
<\/STRONG><\/P><\/TD><\/TR><\/TBODY><\/TABLE>\n\n\n\n
<\/TD>\n \n
<\/P>\n
During this stage, you can move your baby from mashed food to family meals cut into smaller pieces. Remember not to add any salt or sugar, and try to make meals a family occasion - this will encourage good eating habits.<\/P>\n
As your baby starts to move about more - whether it be rolling, crawling or walking - their appetite will also increase. <\/P>\n
Variety is key to keep your baby interested in food. Try not to offer the same meal 2 days in a row. Introducing herbs and spices to your baby's food at an early age encourages a love of variety and emphasises that 'flavour' comes from a natural source, rather than heavily processed flavourings.

Finger foods are also a great way of maintaining interest at meal times. Offer them with your baby's main meal.<\/P>Fingerfood ideas:

<\/STRONG>\n
\n
Buttered toast soldiers<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Pitta bread strips<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Houmous and carrot sticks<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Cherry tomatoes cut into halves<\/LI><\/UL>\n

Foods to avoid:<\/STRONG><\/P>\n
\n
Honey<\/LI>\n
Undercooked eggs<\/LI>\n
Unpasteurised cheese<\/LI>\n
Added salt (at 10-12 months your baby should eat under 1g a day)<\/LI>\n
Only use cows' milk as an ingredient, not as a drink<\/LI>\n
Whole nuts (nuts can be fed from six months, but they must be ground to form a smooth butter), but avoid if there is a family history of a nut allergy.<\/LI>\n
Foods high in refined sugar such as cereals, cakes and confectionery<\/LI>\n
Low fat or diet foods such as yogurt and cheese. Full fat dairy food sand whole milk should be fed until your baby reaches three years old.<\/LI>\n
Drinks that contain caffeine, like tea or coffee.<\/LI><\/UL>
Eating habits your baby will learn<\/STRONG>: \n
\n
Chewing minced and chopped foods<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Attempting to self feed with a spoon

<\/LI><\/UL><\/TD>\n

<\/TD><\/TR><\/TBODY><\/TABLE>\n\n\n\n
<\/TD>\n \n
<\/P><\/TD><\/TR><\/TBODY><\/TABLE>","nid":"3149"},{"title":"Over 12 months","body":"\n\n\n

<\/TD>\n \n
From 12 months<\/H2>\n
After 12 months, your baby is entering toddler territory and should be eating family meals, cut up into small pieces.
<\/STRONG><\/P><\/TD><\/TR><\/TBODY><\/TABLE>\n\n\n\n
<\/TD>\n \n
<\/P>\n
Now your baby's becoming a toddler, there are a few things to look out for...<\/P>\n
As they grow, it's even more important to give them a variety of foods from all four food groups:<\/P>\n
\n
Starch - breakfast cereals, potatoes, rice, oats, pasta, bread<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Protein - meat, fish, eggs, pulses, beans and nuts<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Dairy foods - full fat yogurt, cheese and milk<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Fruit and vegetables

<\/LI><\/UL>\n
You should also try to limit the amount of cow's milk they drink, to three times a day (110-120ml cups) - if they drink too much they may not eat enough other, more nutritious foods.<\/P>\n
Also, be aware that toddlers naturally love foods high in sugar and fat, and while you shouldn't cut them out totally, you should keep them to a minimum.<\/P>\n
Snacks still play an important role as your toddler becomes more active. Toddlers need two to three nutritious snacks each day to top up their intake of nutrients and energy.<\/P>\n
Snack suggestions:<\/STRONG><\/P>\n
\n
Sandwiches with nutritious fillings such as organic cheese, egg, houmous, meat, fish or peanut butter<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Slices of apple spread with cream cheese<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Organic breadsticks or crackers with cubes of cheese<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Organic whole milk yogurt or fromaige frais with fruit slices<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Slices of organic fruit or vegetable sticks

<\/STRONG><\/LI><\/UL>\n
Foods to avoid:<\/STRONG><\/P>\n
\n
Raw eggs<\/LI>\n
Added salt (1-3 year olds should eat a maximum of 2g a day)<\/LI>\n
Whole nuts (nuts can be fed from six months, but they must be ground to form a smooth butter), but avoid if there is a family history of a nut allergy.<\/LI>\n
Low fat or diet foods such as yogurt and cheese. Full fat dairy foods and whole milk should be fed until your baby reaches three years old.<\/LI>\n
Drinks that contain caffeine, like tea or coffee.<\/LI><\/UL>\n
<\/P>\n
Eating habits your baby will learn at this stage:<\/STRONG><\/P>\n
\n
By 15 months they'll be learning to use a spoon<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
By 18 months they'll know how to suck from a straw<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
By 3 years they'll be cutting food with a knife<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
By 4 years they'll be using a knife and fork<\/LI><\/UL><\/TD>\n

<\/TD><\/TR><\/TBODY><\/TABLE>\n\n\n\n
<\/TD>\n \n
<\/P><\/TD><\/TR><\/TBODY><\/TABLE>","nid":"32265"}],"Milk":[{"title":"7-10 months","body":"\n\n\n

<\/TD>\n \n
From 7-10 months (Stage 2)<\/H2>\n
Stage 2 is when you get to experiment with different textures and more complex tastes - helping give your baby a healthy appetite for food.
<\/STRONG><\/P><\/TD><\/TR><\/TBODY><\/TABLE>\n\n\n\n
<\/TD>\n \n
<\/P>\n
By now your baby should be eating three meals a day, and you can start the gradual process of introducing more complex textures, starting with thicker purees and mashed food with soft lumps. You should also let your baby's appetite guide the amounts you give them.<\/P>\n
Another thing to remember is that your baby is beginning to get more of the calories and nutrients they need from solid food. So make sure your baby gets foods from all four food groups each day:<\/P>\n
\n
Starch - breakfast cereal, potatoes, rice, oats, pasta, bread<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Protein - meat, fish, eggs, pulses, beans and nuts<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Dairy Foods - full fat yogurt, cheese and milk<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Fruit and vegetables<\/LI><\/UL>\n

It's especially important to make sure they get a healthy amount of iron, as the natural stores they were born with begin to run low after about six months.<\/P>\n
By the end of this stage, your baby should be having food that's mashed and minced, with small soft lumps, rather than pureed. This will help develop their new chewing skills - even if they're still using their gums! These actions also help develop the muscles that are used for speaking.<\/P>\n
Foods to try at this stage:<\/STRONG><\/P>\n
\n
Include meat, fish, eggs or pulses in meals twice a day<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Plain rusks<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Harder finger foods such as ricecakes, toast fingers and sticks of cheese<\/LI><\/UL>\n

Foods to avoid:<\/STRONG><\/P>\n
\n
Honey <\/LI>\n
Undercooked eggs<\/LI>\n
Unpasteurised cheese<\/LI>\n
Added salt (at 7-10 months your baby should eat under 1g a day)<\/LI>\n
Only use cows' milk as an ingredient, not as a drink<\/LI>\n
Whole nuts (nuts can be fed from six months, but they must be ground to form a smooth butter), but avoid if there is a family history of a nut allergy.<\/LI>\n
Foods high in refined sugar such as cereals, cakes and confectionery<\/LI>\n
Low fat or diet foods such as yogurt and cheese. Full fat dairy foods and whole milk should be fed until your baby reaches three years old.<\/LI>\n
Drinks with caffeine, like tea or coffee<\/LI><\/UL>
Eating habits for your baby to learn at this stage:
<\/STRONG>\n
\n
Eating and chewing lumpier foods<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Self-feeding of harder fingerfoods<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Sipping from a cup<\/LI><\/UL><\/TD>\n

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<\/P><\/TD><\/TR><\/TBODY><\/TABLE>","nid":"3148"},{"title":"Weaning - Getting Started","body":"
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What is Weaning?<\/h2>
Weaning is a gradual process where your baby will learn to eat solid foods. The Department of Health and the World Health Organisation recommend nothing but breastfeeding for the first six months. Milk feeds should provide sufficient energy and nutrients for growth and development until your baby reaches 6 months of age. However, if your GP or Health Visitor recommend to wean before 6 months then some of our foods are suitable from four months.<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
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During weaning, your baby will get their first experience of solid foods - and begin their taste and texture journey<\/a> which will start with smooth purees, and move through to mashed foods, foods with soft lumps, and chopped foods.<\/p>
Finally, after 12 months, your baby should be eating the same foods as the rest of the family (though some foods may still need to be cut into smaller pieces).<\/p><\/td>
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Remember though - if your baby doesn't follow a standard pattern of weaning, you just need to persevere. They'll get there in their own good time!<\/p>
Your baby may be ready for weaning if...<\/strong><\/p>
They take an interest in the food you're eating<\/li><\/ul>
They put everything they can grab into their mouths<\/li>
They seem less satisfied with milk - even when given extra feeds<\/li><\/ul>

What else will your baby learn along the way?<\/strong><\/p>
Progress from sucking and swallowing to biting and chewing<\/li>
Sipping from a cup or beaker<\/li>
Feeding themselves finger foods<\/li>
Using a fork and spoon<\/li><\/ul>

For helpful hints on every stage of weaning, simply move the slider above.<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
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<\/TD>\n \n
From 12 months<\/H2>\n
After 12 months, your baby is entering toddler territory and should be eating family meals, cut up into small pieces.
<\/STRONG><\/P><\/TD><\/TR><\/TBODY><\/TABLE>\n\n\n\n
<\/TD>\n \n
<\/P>\n
Now your baby's becoming a toddler, there are a few things to look out for...<\/P>\n
As they grow, it's even more important to give them a variety of foods from all four food groups:<\/P>\n
\n
Starch - breakfast cereals, potatoes, rice, oats, pasta, bread<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Protein - meat, fish, eggs, pulses, beans and nuts<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Dairy foods - full fat yogurt, cheese and milk<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Fruit and vegetables

<\/LI><\/UL>\n
You should also try to limit the amount of cow's milk they drink, to three times a day (110-120ml cups) - if they drink too much they may not eat enough other, more nutritious foods.<\/P>\n
Also, be aware that toddlers naturally love foods high in sugar and fat, and while you shouldn't cut them out totally, you should keep them to a minimum.<\/P>\n
Snacks still play an important role as your toddler becomes more active. Toddlers need two to three nutritious snacks each day to top up their intake of nutrients and energy.<\/P>\n
Snack suggestions:<\/STRONG><\/P>\n
\n
Sandwiches with nutritious fillings such as organic cheese, egg, houmous, meat, fish or peanut butter<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Slices of apple spread with cream cheese<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Organic breadsticks or crackers with cubes of cheese<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Organic whole milk yogurt or fromaige frais with fruit slices<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Slices of organic fruit or vegetable sticks

<\/STRONG><\/LI><\/UL>\n
Foods to avoid:<\/STRONG><\/P>\n
\n
Raw eggs<\/LI>\n
Added salt (1-3 year olds should eat a maximum of 2g a day)<\/LI>\n
Whole nuts (nuts can be fed from six months, but they must be ground to form a smooth butter), but avoid if there is a family history of a nut allergy.<\/LI>\n
Low fat or diet foods such as yogurt and cheese. Full fat dairy foods and whole milk should be fed until your baby reaches three years old.<\/LI>\n
Drinks that contain caffeine, like tea or coffee.<\/LI><\/UL>\n
<\/P>\n
Eating habits your baby will learn at this stage:<\/STRONG><\/P>\n
\n
By 15 months they'll be learning to use a spoon<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
By 18 months they'll know how to suck from a straw<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
By 3 years they'll be cutting food with a knife<\/LI><\/UL>\n
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By 4 years they'll be using a knife and fork<\/LI><\/UL><\/TD>\n

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<\/TD>\n \n
From 7-10 months (Stage 2)<\/H2>\n
Stage 2 is when you get to experiment with different textures and more complex tastes - helping give your baby a healthy appetite for food.
<\/STRONG><\/P><\/TD><\/TR><\/TBODY><\/TABLE>\n\n\n\n
<\/TD>\n \n
<\/P>\n
By now your baby should be eating three meals a day, and you can start the gradual process of introducing more complex textures, starting with thicker purees and mashed food with soft lumps. You should also let your baby's appetite guide the amounts you give them.<\/P>\n
Another thing to remember is that your baby is beginning to get more of the calories and nutrients they need from solid food. So make sure your baby gets foods from all four food groups each day:<\/P>\n
\n
Starch - breakfast cereal, potatoes, rice, oats, pasta, bread<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Protein - meat, fish, eggs, pulses, beans and nuts<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Dairy Foods - full fat yogurt, cheese and milk<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Fruit and vegetables<\/LI><\/UL>\n

It's especially important to make sure they get a healthy amount of iron, as the natural stores they were born with begin to run low after about six months.<\/P>\n
By the end of this stage, your baby should be having food that's mashed and minced, with small soft lumps, rather than pureed. This will help develop their new chewing skills - even if they're still using their gums! These actions also help develop the muscles that are used for speaking.<\/P>\n
Foods to try at this stage:<\/STRONG><\/P>\n
\n
Include meat, fish, eggs or pulses in meals twice a day<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Plain rusks<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Harder finger foods such as ricecakes, toast fingers and sticks of cheese<\/LI><\/UL>\n

Foods to avoid:<\/STRONG><\/P>\n
\n
Honey <\/LI>\n
Undercooked eggs<\/LI>\n
Unpasteurised cheese<\/LI>\n
Added salt (at 7-10 months your baby should eat under 1g a day)<\/LI>\n
Only use cows' milk as an ingredient, not as a drink<\/LI>\n
Whole nuts (nuts can be fed from six months, but they must be ground to form a smooth butter), but avoid if there is a family history of a nut allergy.<\/LI>\n
Foods high in refined sugar such as cereals, cakes and confectionery<\/LI>\n
Low fat or diet foods such as yogurt and cheese. Full fat dairy foods and whole milk should be fed until your baby reaches three years old.<\/LI>\n
Drinks with caffeine, like tea or coffee<\/LI><\/UL>
Eating habits for your baby to learn at this stage:
<\/STRONG>\n
\n
Eating and chewing lumpier foods<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Self-feeding of harder fingerfoods<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Sipping from a cup<\/LI><\/UL><\/TD>\n

<\/TD><\/TR><\/TBODY><\/TABLE>\n\n\n\n
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<\/P><\/TD><\/TR><\/TBODY><\/TABLE>","nid":"3148"},{"title":"Over 12 months","body":"\n\n\n

<\/TD>\n \n
From 12 months<\/H2>\n
After 12 months, your baby is entering toddler territory and should be eating family meals, cut up into small pieces.
<\/STRONG><\/P><\/TD><\/TR><\/TBODY><\/TABLE>\n\n\n\n
<\/TD>\n \n
<\/P>\n
Now your baby's becoming a toddler, there are a few things to look out for...<\/P>\n
As they grow, it's even more important to give them a variety of foods from all four food groups:<\/P>\n
\n
Starch - breakfast cereals, potatoes, rice, oats, pasta, bread<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Protein - meat, fish, eggs, pulses, beans and nuts<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Dairy foods - full fat yogurt, cheese and milk<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Fruit and vegetables

<\/LI><\/UL>\n
You should also try to limit the amount of cow's milk they drink, to three times a day (110-120ml cups) - if they drink too much they may not eat enough other, more nutritious foods.<\/P>\n
Also, be aware that toddlers naturally love foods high in sugar and fat, and while you shouldn't cut them out totally, you should keep them to a minimum.<\/P>\n
Snacks still play an important role as your toddler becomes more active. Toddlers need two to three nutritious snacks each day to top up their intake of nutrients and energy.<\/P>\n
Snack suggestions:<\/STRONG><\/P>\n
\n
Sandwiches with nutritious fillings such as organic cheese, egg, houmous, meat, fish or peanut butter<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Slices of apple spread with cream cheese<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Organic breadsticks or crackers with cubes of cheese<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Organic whole milk yogurt or fromaige frais with fruit slices<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Slices of organic fruit or vegetable sticks

<\/STRONG><\/LI><\/UL>\n
Foods to avoid:<\/STRONG><\/P>\n
\n
Raw eggs<\/LI>\n
Added salt (1-3 year olds should eat a maximum of 2g a day)<\/LI>\n
Whole nuts (nuts can be fed from six months, but they must be ground to form a smooth butter), but avoid if there is a family history of a nut allergy.<\/LI>\n
Low fat or diet foods such as yogurt and cheese. Full fat dairy foods and whole milk should be fed until your baby reaches three years old.<\/LI>\n
Drinks that contain caffeine, like tea or coffee.<\/LI><\/UL>\n
<\/P>\n
Eating habits your baby will learn at this stage:<\/STRONG><\/P>\n
\n
By 15 months they'll be learning to use a spoon<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
By 18 months they'll know how to suck from a straw<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
By 3 years they'll be cutting food with a knife<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
By 4 years they'll be using a knife and fork<\/LI><\/UL><\/TD>\n

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<\/TD>\n \n
From 7-10 months (Stage 2)<\/H2>\n
Stage 2 is when you get to experiment with different textures and more complex tastes - helping give your baby a healthy appetite for food.
<\/STRONG><\/P><\/TD><\/TR><\/TBODY><\/TABLE>\n\n\n\n
<\/TD>\n \n
<\/P>\n
By now your baby should be eating three meals a day, and you can start the gradual process of introducing more complex textures, starting with thicker purees and mashed food with soft lumps. You should also let your baby's appetite guide the amounts you give them.<\/P>\n
Another thing to remember is that your baby is beginning to get more of the calories and nutrients they need from solid food. So make sure your baby gets foods from all four food groups each day:<\/P>\n
\n
Starch - breakfast cereal, potatoes, rice, oats, pasta, bread<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Protein - meat, fish, eggs, pulses, beans and nuts<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Dairy Foods - full fat yogurt, cheese and milk<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Fruit and vegetables<\/LI><\/UL>\n

It's especially important to make sure they get a healthy amount of iron, as the natural stores they were born with begin to run low after about six months.<\/P>\n
By the end of this stage, your baby should be having food that's mashed and minced, with small soft lumps, rather than pureed. This will help develop their new chewing skills - even if they're still using their gums! These actions also help develop the muscles that are used for speaking.<\/P>\n
Foods to try at this stage:<\/STRONG><\/P>\n
\n
Include meat, fish, eggs or pulses in meals twice a day<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Plain rusks<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Harder finger foods such as ricecakes, toast fingers and sticks of cheese<\/LI><\/UL>\n

Foods to avoid:<\/STRONG><\/P>\n
\n
Honey <\/LI>\n
Undercooked eggs<\/LI>\n
Unpasteurised cheese<\/LI>\n
Added salt (at 7-10 months your baby should eat under 1g a day)<\/LI>\n
Only use cows' milk as an ingredient, not as a drink<\/LI>\n
Whole nuts (nuts can be fed from six months, but they must be ground to form a smooth butter), but avoid if there is a family history of a nut allergy.<\/LI>\n
Foods high in refined sugar such as cereals, cakes and confectionery<\/LI>\n
Low fat or diet foods such as yogurt and cheese. Full fat dairy foods and whole milk should be fed until your baby reaches three years old.<\/LI>\n
Drinks with caffeine, like tea or coffee<\/LI><\/UL>
Eating habits for your baby to learn at this stage:
<\/STRONG>\n
\n
Eating and chewing lumpier foods<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Self-feeding of harder fingerfoods<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Sipping from a cup<\/LI><\/UL><\/TD>\n

<\/TD><\/TR><\/TBODY><\/TABLE>\n\n\n\n
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<\/P><\/TD><\/TR><\/TBODY><\/TABLE>","nid":"3148"},{"title":"Over 12 months","body":"\n\n\n

<\/TD>\n \n
From 12 months<\/H2>\n
After 12 months, your baby is entering toddler territory and should be eating family meals, cut up into small pieces.
<\/STRONG><\/P><\/TD><\/TR><\/TBODY><\/TABLE>\n\n\n\n
<\/TD>\n \n
<\/P>\n
Now your baby's becoming a toddler, there are a few things to look out for...<\/P>\n
As they grow, it's even more important to give them a variety of foods from all four food groups:<\/P>\n
\n
Starch - breakfast cereals, potatoes, rice, oats, pasta, bread<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Protein - meat, fish, eggs, pulses, beans and nuts<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Dairy foods - full fat yogurt, cheese and milk<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Fruit and vegetables

<\/LI><\/UL>\n
You should also try to limit the amount of cow's milk they drink, to three times a day (110-120ml cups) - if they drink too much they may not eat enough other, more nutritious foods.<\/P>\n
Also, be aware that toddlers naturally love foods high in sugar and fat, and while you shouldn't cut them out totally, you should keep them to a minimum.<\/P>\n
Snacks still play an important role as your toddler becomes more active. Toddlers need two to three nutritious snacks each day to top up their intake of nutrients and energy.<\/P>\n
Snack suggestions:<\/STRONG><\/P>\n
\n
Sandwiches with nutritious fillings such as organic cheese, egg, houmous, meat, fish or peanut butter<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Slices of apple spread with cream cheese<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Organic breadsticks or crackers with cubes of cheese<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Organic whole milk yogurt or fromaige frais with fruit slices<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Slices of organic fruit or vegetable sticks

<\/STRONG><\/LI><\/UL>\n
Foods to avoid:<\/STRONG><\/P>\n
\n
Raw eggs<\/LI>\n
Added salt (1-3 year olds should eat a maximum of 2g a day)<\/LI>\n
Whole nuts (nuts can be fed from six months, but they must be ground to form a smooth butter), but avoid if there is a family history of a nut allergy.<\/LI>\n
Low fat or diet foods such as yogurt and cheese. Full fat dairy foods and whole milk should be fed until your baby reaches three years old.<\/LI>\n
Drinks that contain caffeine, like tea or coffee.<\/LI><\/UL>\n
<\/P>\n
Eating habits your baby will learn at this stage:<\/STRONG><\/P>\n
\n
By 15 months they'll be learning to use a spoon<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
By 18 months they'll know how to suck from a straw<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
By 3 years they'll be cutting food with a knife<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
By 4 years they'll be using a knife and fork<\/LI><\/UL><\/TD>\n

<\/TD><\/TR><\/TBODY><\/TABLE>\n\n\n\n
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<\/P><\/TD><\/TR><\/TBODY><\/TABLE>","nid":"32265"}],"Four Food Groups":[{"title":"7-10 months","body":"\n\n\n

<\/TD>\n \n
From 7-10 months (Stage 2)<\/H2>\n
Stage 2 is when you get to experiment with different textures and more complex tastes - helping give your baby a healthy appetite for food.
<\/STRONG><\/P><\/TD><\/TR><\/TBODY><\/TABLE>\n\n\n\n
<\/TD>\n \n
<\/P>\n
By now your baby should be eating three meals a day, and you can start the gradual process of introducing more complex textures, starting with thicker purees and mashed food with soft lumps. You should also let your baby's appetite guide the amounts you give them.<\/P>\n
Another thing to remember is that your baby is beginning to get more of the calories and nutrients they need from solid food. So make sure your baby gets foods from all four food groups each day:<\/P>\n
\n
Starch - breakfast cereal, potatoes, rice, oats, pasta, bread<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Protein - meat, fish, eggs, pulses, beans and nuts<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Dairy Foods - full fat yogurt, cheese and milk<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Fruit and vegetables<\/LI><\/UL>\n

It's especially important to make sure they get a healthy amount of iron, as the natural stores they were born with begin to run low after about six months.<\/P>\n
By the end of this stage, your baby should be having food that's mashed and minced, with small soft lumps, rather than pureed. This will help develop their new chewing skills - even if they're still using their gums! These actions also help develop the muscles that are used for speaking.<\/P>\n
Foods to try at this stage:<\/STRONG><\/P>\n
\n
Include meat, fish, eggs or pulses in meals twice a day<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Plain rusks<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Harder finger foods such as ricecakes, toast fingers and sticks of cheese<\/LI><\/UL>\n

Foods to avoid:<\/STRONG><\/P>\n
\n
Honey <\/LI>\n
Undercooked eggs<\/LI>\n
Unpasteurised cheese<\/LI>\n
Added salt (at 7-10 months your baby should eat under 1g a day)<\/LI>\n
Only use cows' milk as an ingredient, not as a drink<\/LI>\n
Whole nuts (nuts can be fed from six months, but they must be ground to form a smooth butter), but avoid if there is a family history of a nut allergy.<\/LI>\n
Foods high in refined sugar such as cereals, cakes and confectionery<\/LI>\n
Low fat or diet foods such as yogurt and cheese. Full fat dairy foods and whole milk should be fed until your baby reaches three years old.<\/LI>\n
Drinks with caffeine, like tea or coffee<\/LI><\/UL>
Eating habits for your baby to learn at this stage:
<\/STRONG>\n
\n
Eating and chewing lumpier foods<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Self-feeding of harder fingerfoods<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Sipping from a cup<\/LI><\/UL><\/TD>\n

<\/TD><\/TR><\/TBODY><\/TABLE>\n\n\n\n
<\/TD>\n \n
<\/P><\/TD><\/TR><\/TBODY><\/TABLE>","nid":"3148"},{"title":"Over 12 months","body":"\n\n\n

<\/TD>\n \n
From 12 months<\/H2>\n
After 12 months, your baby is entering toddler territory and should be eating family meals, cut up into small pieces.
<\/STRONG><\/P><\/TD><\/TR><\/TBODY><\/TABLE>\n\n\n\n
<\/TD>\n \n
<\/P>\n
Now your baby's becoming a toddler, there are a few things to look out for...<\/P>\n
As they grow, it's even more important to give them a variety of foods from all four food groups:<\/P>\n
\n
Starch - breakfast cereals, potatoes, rice, oats, pasta, bread<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Protein - meat, fish, eggs, pulses, beans and nuts<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Dairy foods - full fat yogurt, cheese and milk<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Fruit and vegetables

<\/LI><\/UL>\n
You should also try to limit the amount of cow's milk they drink, to three times a day (110-120ml cups) - if they drink too much they may not eat enough other, more nutritious foods.<\/P>\n
Also, be aware that toddlers naturally love foods high in sugar and fat, and while you shouldn't cut them out totally, you should keep them to a minimum.<\/P>\n
Snacks still play an important role as your toddler becomes more active. Toddlers need two to three nutritious snacks each day to top up their intake of nutrients and energy.<\/P>\n
Snack suggestions:<\/STRONG><\/P>\n
\n
Sandwiches with nutritious fillings such as organic cheese, egg, houmous, meat, fish or peanut butter<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Slices of apple spread with cream cheese<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Organic breadsticks or crackers with cubes of cheese<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Organic whole milk yogurt or fromaige frais with fruit slices<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Slices of organic fruit or vegetable sticks

<\/STRONG><\/LI><\/UL>\n
Foods to avoid:<\/STRONG><\/P>\n
\n
Raw eggs<\/LI>\n
Added salt (1-3 year olds should eat a maximum of 2g a day)<\/LI>\n
Whole nuts (nuts can be fed from six months, but they must be ground to form a smooth butter), but avoid if there is a family history of a nut allergy.<\/LI>\n
Low fat or diet foods such as yogurt and cheese. Full fat dairy foods and whole milk should be fed until your baby reaches three years old.<\/LI>\n
Drinks that contain caffeine, like tea or coffee.<\/LI><\/UL>\n
<\/P>\n
Eating habits your baby will learn at this stage:<\/STRONG><\/P>\n
\n
By 15 months they'll be learning to use a spoon<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
By 18 months they'll know how to suck from a straw<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
By 3 years they'll be cutting food with a knife<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
By 4 years they'll be using a knife and fork<\/LI><\/UL><\/TD>\n

<\/TD><\/TR><\/TBODY><\/TABLE>\n\n\n\n
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<\/P><\/TD><\/TR><\/TBODY><\/TABLE>","nid":"32265"}],"Baby-led weaning":[{"title":"7-10 months","body":"\n\n\n

<\/TD>\n \n
From 7-10 months (Stage 2)<\/H2>\n
Stage 2 is when you get to experiment with different textures and more complex tastes - helping give your baby a healthy appetite for food.
<\/STRONG><\/P><\/TD><\/TR><\/TBODY><\/TABLE>\n\n\n\n
<\/TD>\n \n
<\/P>\n
By now your baby should be eating three meals a day, and you can start the gradual process of introducing more complex textures, starting with thicker purees and mashed food with soft lumps. You should also let your baby's appetite guide the amounts you give them.<\/P>\n
Another thing to remember is that your baby is beginning to get more of the calories and nutrients they need from solid food. So make sure your baby gets foods from all four food groups each day:<\/P>\n
\n
Starch - breakfast cereal, potatoes, rice, oats, pasta, bread<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Protein - meat, fish, eggs, pulses, beans and nuts<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Dairy Foods - full fat yogurt, cheese and milk<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Fruit and vegetables<\/LI><\/UL>\n

It's especially important to make sure they get a healthy amount of iron, as the natural stores they were born with begin to run low after about six months.<\/P>\n
By the end of this stage, your baby should be having food that's mashed and minced, with small soft lumps, rather than pureed. This will help develop their new chewing skills - even if they're still using their gums! These actions also help develop the muscles that are used for speaking.<\/P>\n
Foods to try at this stage:<\/STRONG><\/P>\n
\n
Include meat, fish, eggs or pulses in meals twice a day<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Plain rusks<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Harder finger foods such as ricecakes, toast fingers and sticks of cheese<\/LI><\/UL>\n

Foods to avoid:<\/STRONG><\/P>\n
\n
Honey <\/LI>\n
Undercooked eggs<\/LI>\n
Unpasteurised cheese<\/LI>\n
Added salt (at 7-10 months your baby should eat under 1g a day)<\/LI>\n
Only use cows' milk as an ingredient, not as a drink<\/LI>\n
Whole nuts (nuts can be fed from six months, but they must be ground to form a smooth butter), but avoid if there is a family history of a nut allergy.<\/LI>\n
Foods high in refined sugar such as cereals, cakes and confectionery<\/LI>\n
Low fat or diet foods such as yogurt and cheese. Full fat dairy foods and whole milk should be fed until your baby reaches three years old.<\/LI>\n
Drinks with caffeine, like tea or coffee<\/LI><\/UL>
Eating habits for your baby to learn at this stage:
<\/STRONG>\n
\n
Eating and chewing lumpier foods<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Self-feeding of harder fingerfoods<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Sipping from a cup<\/LI><\/UL><\/TD>\n

<\/TD><\/TR><\/TBODY><\/TABLE>\n\n\n\n
<\/TD>\n \n
<\/P><\/TD><\/TR><\/TBODY><\/TABLE>","nid":"3148"},{"title":"10-12 months","body":"\n\n\n

<\/TD>\n \n
From 10-12 months (Stage 3)<\/H2>\n
Stage 3 is when your baby moves from eating mashed foods to family meals. It's also a very important time for introducing as much varity into their diet as possible.
<\/STRONG><\/P><\/TD><\/TR><\/TBODY><\/TABLE>\n\n\n\n
<\/TD>\n \n
<\/P>\n
During this stage, you can move your baby from mashed food to family meals cut into smaller pieces. Remember not to add any salt or sugar, and try to make meals a family occasion - this will encourage good eating habits.<\/P>\n
As your baby starts to move about more - whether it be rolling, crawling or walking - their appetite will also increase. <\/P>\n
Variety is key to keep your baby interested in food. Try not to offer the same meal 2 days in a row. Introducing herbs and spices to your baby's food at an early age encourages a love of variety and emphasises that 'flavour' comes from a natural source, rather than heavily processed flavourings.

Finger foods are also a great way of maintaining interest at meal times. Offer them with your baby's main meal.<\/P>Fingerfood ideas:

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Buttered toast soldiers<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Pitta bread strips<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Houmous and carrot sticks<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Cherry tomatoes cut into halves<\/LI><\/UL>\n

Foods to avoid:<\/STRONG><\/P>\n
\n
Honey<\/LI>\n
Undercooked eggs<\/LI>\n
Unpasteurised cheese<\/LI>\n
Added salt (at 10-12 months your baby should eat under 1g a day)<\/LI>\n
Only use cows' milk as an ingredient, not as a drink<\/LI>\n
Whole nuts (nuts can be fed from six months, but they must be ground to form a smooth butter), but avoid if there is a family history of a nut allergy.<\/LI>\n
Foods high in refined sugar such as cereals, cakes and confectionery<\/LI>\n
Low fat or diet foods such as yogurt and cheese. Full fat dairy food sand whole milk should be fed until your baby reaches three years old.<\/LI>\n
Drinks that contain caffeine, like tea or coffee.<\/LI><\/UL>
Eating habits your baby will learn<\/STRONG>: \n
\n
Chewing minced and chopped foods<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Attempting to self feed with a spoon

<\/LI><\/UL><\/TD>\n

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<\/td>
What is Weaning?<\/h2>
Weaning is a gradual process where your baby will learn to eat solid foods. The Department of Health and the World Health Organisation recommend nothing but breastfeeding for the first six months. Milk feeds should provide sufficient energy and nutrients for growth and development until your baby reaches 6 months of age. However, if your GP or Health Visitor recommend to wean before 6 months then some of our foods are suitable from four months.<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
$\"\"$ <\/strong><\/strong><\/td>
During weaning, your baby will get their first experience of solid foods - and begin their taste and texture journey<\/a> which will start with smooth purees, and move through to mashed foods, foods with soft lumps, and chopped foods.<\/p>
Finally, after 12 months, your baby should be eating the same foods as the rest of the family (though some foods may still need to be cut into smaller pieces).<\/p><\/td>
<\/td> <\/a><\/td> <\/a><\/td>
<\/p>
<\/td> <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
$\"\"$ <\/p><\/td>
Remember though - if your baby doesn't follow a standard pattern of weaning, you just need to persevere. They'll get there in their own good time!<\/p>
Your baby may be ready for weaning if...<\/strong><\/p>
They take an interest in the food you're eating<\/li><\/ul>
They put everything they can grab into their mouths<\/li>
They seem less satisfied with milk - even when given extra feeds<\/li><\/ul>

What else will your baby learn along the way?<\/strong><\/p>
Progress from sucking and swallowing to biting and chewing<\/li>
Sipping from a cup or beaker<\/li>
Feeding themselves finger foods<\/li>
Using a fork and spoon<\/li><\/ul>

For helpful hints on every stage of weaning, simply move the slider above.<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
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From 10-12 months (Stage 3)<\/H2>\n
Stage 3 is when your baby moves from eating mashed foods to family meals. It's also a very important time for introducing as much varity into their diet as possible.
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<\/P>\n
During this stage, you can move your baby from mashed food to family meals cut into smaller pieces. Remember not to add any salt or sugar, and try to make meals a family occasion - this will encourage good eating habits.<\/P>\n
As your baby starts to move about more - whether it be rolling, crawling or walking - their appetite will also increase. <\/P>\n
Variety is key to keep your baby interested in food. Try not to offer the same meal 2 days in a row. Introducing herbs and spices to your baby's food at an early age encourages a love of variety and emphasises that 'flavour' comes from a natural source, rather than heavily processed flavourings.

Finger foods are also a great way of maintaining interest at meal times. Offer them with your baby's main meal.<\/P>Fingerfood ideas:

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Buttered toast soldiers<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Pitta bread strips<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Houmous and carrot sticks<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Cherry tomatoes cut into halves<\/LI><\/UL>\n

Foods to avoid:<\/STRONG><\/P>\n
\n
Honey<\/LI>\n
Undercooked eggs<\/LI>\n
Unpasteurised cheese<\/LI>\n
Added salt (at 10-12 months your baby should eat under 1g a day)<\/LI>\n
Only use cows' milk as an ingredient, not as a drink<\/LI>\n
Whole nuts (nuts can be fed from six months, but they must be ground to form a smooth butter), but avoid if there is a family history of a nut allergy.<\/LI>\n
Foods high in refined sugar such as cereals, cakes and confectionery<\/LI>\n
Low fat or diet foods such as yogurt and cheese. Full fat dairy food sand whole milk should be fed until your baby reaches three years old.<\/LI>\n
Drinks that contain caffeine, like tea or coffee.<\/LI><\/UL>
Eating habits your baby will learn<\/STRONG>: \n
\n
Chewing minced and chopped foods<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Attempting to self feed with a spoon

<\/LI><\/UL><\/TD>\n

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<\/td>
What is Weaning?<\/h2>
Weaning is a gradual process where your baby will learn to eat solid foods. The Department of Health and the World Health Organisation recommend nothing but breastfeeding for the first six months. Milk feeds should provide sufficient energy and nutrients for growth and development until your baby reaches 6 months of age. However, if your GP or Health Visitor recommend to wean before 6 months then some of our foods are suitable from four months.<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
$\"\"$ <\/strong><\/strong><\/td>
During weaning, your baby will get their first experience of solid foods - and begin their taste and texture journey<\/a> which will start with smooth purees, and move through to mashed foods, foods with soft lumps, and chopped foods.<\/p>
Finally, after 12 months, your baby should be eating the same foods as the rest of the family (though some foods may still need to be cut into smaller pieces).<\/p><\/td>
<\/td> <\/a><\/td> <\/a><\/td>
<\/p>
<\/td> <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
$\"\"$ <\/p><\/td>
Remember though - if your baby doesn't follow a standard pattern of weaning, you just need to persevere. They'll get there in their own good time!<\/p>
Your baby may be ready for weaning if...<\/strong><\/p>
They take an interest in the food you're eating<\/li><\/ul>
They put everything they can grab into their mouths<\/li>
They seem less satisfied with milk - even when given extra feeds<\/li><\/ul>

What else will your baby learn along the way?<\/strong><\/p>
Progress from sucking and swallowing to biting and chewing<\/li>
Sipping from a cup or beaker<\/li>
Feeding themselves finger foods<\/li>
Using a fork and spoon<\/li><\/ul>

For helpful hints on every stage of weaning, simply move the slider above.<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
<\/p>
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<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>","nid":"3150"}],"Technology":[{"title":"Weaning - Getting Started","body":"
<\/td>
What is Weaning?<\/h2>
Weaning is a gradual process where your baby will learn to eat solid foods. The Department of Health and the World Health Organisation recommend nothing but breastfeeding for the first six months. Milk feeds should provide sufficient energy and nutrients for growth and development until your baby reaches 6 months of age. However, if your GP or Health Visitor recommend to wean before 6 months then some of our foods are suitable from four months.<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
$\"\"$ <\/strong><\/strong><\/td>
During weaning, your baby will get their first experience of solid foods - and begin their taste and texture journey<\/a> which will start with smooth purees, and move through to mashed foods, foods with soft lumps, and chopped foods.<\/p>
Finally, after 12 months, your baby should be eating the same foods as the rest of the family (though some foods may still need to be cut into smaller pieces).<\/p><\/td>
<\/td> <\/a><\/td> <\/a><\/td>
<\/p>
<\/td> <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
$\"\"$ <\/p><\/td>
Remember though - if your baby doesn't follow a standard pattern of weaning, you just need to persevere. They'll get there in their own good time!<\/p>
Your baby may be ready for weaning if...<\/strong><\/p>
They take an interest in the food you're eating<\/li><\/ul>
They put everything they can grab into their mouths<\/li>
They seem less satisfied with milk - even when given extra feeds<\/li><\/ul>

What else will your baby learn along the way?<\/strong><\/p>
Progress from sucking and swallowing to biting and chewing<\/li>
Sipping from a cup or beaker<\/li>
Feeding themselves finger foods<\/li>
Using a fork and spoon<\/li><\/ul>

For helpful hints on every stage of weaning, simply move the slider above.<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
<\/p>
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<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>","nid":"3150"},{"title":"Weaning - Getting Started","body":"
<\/td>
What is Weaning?<\/h2>
Weaning is a gradual process where your baby will learn to eat solid foods. The Department of Health and the World Health Organisation recommend nothing but breastfeeding for the first six months. Milk feeds should provide sufficient energy and nutrients for growth and development until your baby reaches 6 months of age. However, if your GP or Health Visitor recommend to wean before 6 months then some of our foods are suitable from four months.<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
$\"\"$ <\/strong><\/strong><\/td>
During weaning, your baby will get their first experience of solid foods - and begin their taste and texture journey<\/a> which will start with smooth purees, and move through to mashed foods, foods with soft lumps, and chopped foods.<\/p>
Finally, after 12 months, your baby should be eating the same foods as the rest of the family (though some foods may still need to be cut into smaller pieces).<\/p><\/td>
<\/td> <\/a><\/td> <\/a><\/td>
<\/p>
<\/td> <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
$\"\"$ <\/p><\/td>
Remember though - if your baby doesn't follow a standard pattern of weaning, you just need to persevere. They'll get there in their own good time!<\/p>
Your baby may be ready for weaning if...<\/strong><\/p>
They take an interest in the food you're eating<\/li><\/ul>
They put everything they can grab into their mouths<\/li>
They seem less satisfied with milk - even when given extra feeds<\/li><\/ul>

What else will your baby learn along the way?<\/strong><\/p>
Progress from sucking and swallowing to biting and chewing<\/li>
Sipping from a cup or beaker<\/li>
Feeding themselves finger foods<\/li>
Using a fork and spoon<\/li><\/ul>

For helpful hints on every stage of weaning, simply move the slider above.<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
<\/p>
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<\/td>
What is Weaning?<\/h2>
Weaning is a gradual process where your baby will learn to eat solid foods. The Department of Health and the World Health Organisation recommend nothing but breastfeeding for the first six months. Milk feeds should provide sufficient energy and nutrients for growth and development until your baby reaches 6 months of age. However, if your GP or Health Visitor recommend to wean before 6 months then some of our foods are suitable from four months.<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
$\"\"$ <\/strong><\/strong><\/td>
During weaning, your baby will get their first experience of solid foods - and begin their taste and texture journey<\/a> which will start with smooth purees, and move through to mashed foods, foods with soft lumps, and chopped foods.<\/p>
Finally, after 12 months, your baby should be eating the same foods as the rest of the family (though some foods may still need to be cut into smaller pieces).<\/p><\/td>
<\/td> <\/a><\/td> <\/a><\/td>
<\/p>
<\/td> <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
$\"\"$ <\/p><\/td>
Remember though - if your baby doesn't follow a standard pattern of weaning, you just need to persevere. They'll get there in their own good time!<\/p>
Your baby may be ready for weaning if...<\/strong><\/p>
They take an interest in the food you're eating<\/li><\/ul>
They put everything they can grab into their mouths<\/li>
They seem less satisfied with milk - even when given extra feeds<\/li><\/ul>

What else will your baby learn along the way?<\/strong><\/p>
Progress from sucking and swallowing to biting and chewing<\/li>
Sipping from a cup or beaker<\/li>
Feeding themselves finger foods<\/li>
Using a fork and spoon<\/li><\/ul>

For helpful hints on every stage of weaning, simply move the slider above.<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
<\/p>
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From 12 months<\/H2>\n
After 12 months, your baby is entering toddler territory and should be eating family meals, cut up into small pieces.
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<\/P>\n
Now your baby's becoming a toddler, there are a few things to look out for...<\/P>\n
As they grow, it's even more important to give them a variety of foods from all four food groups:<\/P>\n
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Starch - breakfast cereals, potatoes, rice, oats, pasta, bread<\/LI><\/UL>\n
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Protein - meat, fish, eggs, pulses, beans and nuts<\/LI><\/UL>\n
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Dairy foods - full fat yogurt, cheese and milk<\/LI><\/UL>\n
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Fruit and vegetables

<\/LI><\/UL>\n
You should also try to limit the amount of cow's milk they drink, to three times a day (110-120ml cups) - if they drink too much they may not eat enough other, more nutritious foods.<\/P>\n
Also, be aware that toddlers naturally love foods high in sugar and fat, and while you shouldn't cut them out totally, you should keep them to a minimum.<\/P>\n
Snacks still play an important role as your toddler becomes more active. Toddlers need two to three nutritious snacks each day to top up their intake of nutrients and energy.<\/P>\n
Snack suggestions:<\/STRONG><\/P>\n
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Sandwiches with nutritious fillings such as organic cheese, egg, houmous, meat, fish or peanut butter<\/LI><\/UL>\n
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Slices of apple spread with cream cheese<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Organic breadsticks or crackers with cubes of cheese<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Organic whole milk yogurt or fromaige frais with fruit slices<\/LI><\/UL>\n
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Slices of organic fruit or vegetable sticks

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Foods to avoid:<\/STRONG><\/P>\n
\n
Raw eggs<\/LI>\n
Added salt (1-3 year olds should eat a maximum of 2g a day)<\/LI>\n
Whole nuts (nuts can be fed from six months, but they must be ground to form a smooth butter), but avoid if there is a family history of a nut allergy.<\/LI>\n
Low fat or diet foods such as yogurt and cheese. Full fat dairy foods and whole milk should be fed until your baby reaches three years old.<\/LI>\n
Drinks that contain caffeine, like tea or coffee.<\/LI><\/UL>\n
<\/P>\n
Eating habits your baby will learn at this stage:<\/STRONG><\/P>\n
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By 15 months they'll be learning to use a spoon<\/LI><\/UL>\n
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By 18 months they'll know how to suck from a straw<\/LI><\/UL>\n
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By 3 years they'll be cutting food with a knife<\/LI><\/UL>\n
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By 4 years they'll be using a knife and fork<\/LI><\/UL><\/TD>\n

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<\/td>
What is Weaning?<\/h2>
Weaning is a gradual process where your baby will learn to eat solid foods. The Department of Health and the World Health Organisation recommend nothing but breastfeeding for the first six months. Milk feeds should provide sufficient energy and nutrients for growth and development until your baby reaches 6 months of age. However, if your GP or Health Visitor recommend to wean before 6 months then some of our foods are suitable from four months.<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
$\"\"$ <\/strong><\/strong><\/td>
During weaning, your baby will get their first experience of solid foods - and begin their taste and texture journey<\/a> which will start with smooth purees, and move through to mashed foods, foods with soft lumps, and chopped foods.<\/p>
Finally, after 12 months, your baby should be eating the same foods as the rest of the family (though some foods may still need to be cut into smaller pieces).<\/p><\/td>
<\/td> <\/a><\/td> <\/a><\/td>
<\/p>
<\/td> <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
$\"\"$ <\/p><\/td>
Remember though - if your baby doesn't follow a standard pattern of weaning, you just need to persevere. They'll get there in their own good time!<\/p>
Your baby may be ready for weaning if...<\/strong><\/p>
They take an interest in the food you're eating<\/li><\/ul>
They put everything they can grab into their mouths<\/li>
They seem less satisfied with milk - even when given extra feeds<\/li><\/ul>

What else will your baby learn along the way?<\/strong><\/p>
Progress from sucking and swallowing to biting and chewing<\/li>
Sipping from a cup or beaker<\/li>
Feeding themselves finger foods<\/li>
Using a fork and spoon<\/li><\/ul>

For helpful hints on every stage of weaning, simply move the slider above.<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
<\/p>
$\"\"$ <\/td>
$\"\"$ <\/p><\/td>
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<\/td>
What is Weaning?<\/h2>
Weaning is a gradual process where your baby will learn to eat solid foods. The Department of Health and the World Health Organisation recommend nothing but breastfeeding for the first six months. Milk feeds should provide sufficient energy and nutrients for growth and development until your baby reaches 6 months of age. However, if your GP or Health Visitor recommend to wean before 6 months then some of our foods are suitable from four months.<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
$\"\"$ <\/strong><\/strong><\/td>
During weaning, your baby will get their first experience of solid foods - and begin their taste and texture journey<\/a> which will start with smooth purees, and move through to mashed foods, foods with soft lumps, and chopped foods.<\/p>
Finally, after 12 months, your baby should be eating the same foods as the rest of the family (though some foods may still need to be cut into smaller pieces).<\/p><\/td>
<\/td> <\/a><\/td> <\/a><\/td>
<\/p>
<\/td> <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
$\"\"$ <\/p><\/td>
Remember though - if your baby doesn't follow a standard pattern of weaning, you just need to persevere. They'll get there in their own good time!<\/p>
Your baby may be ready for weaning if...<\/strong><\/p>
They take an interest in the food you're eating<\/li><\/ul>
They put everything they can grab into their mouths<\/li>
They seem less satisfied with milk - even when given extra feeds<\/li><\/ul>

What else will your baby learn along the way?<\/strong><\/p>
Progress from sucking and swallowing to biting and chewing<\/li>
Sipping from a cup or beaker<\/li>
Feeding themselves finger foods<\/li>
Using a fork and spoon<\/li><\/ul>

For helpful hints on every stage of weaning, simply move the slider above.<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
<\/p>
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<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>","nid":"3150"}],"Human development":[{"title":"Weaning - Getting Started","body":"
<\/td>
What is Weaning?<\/h2>
Weaning is a gradual process where your baby will learn to eat solid foods. The Department of Health and the World Health Organisation recommend nothing but breastfeeding for the first six months. Milk feeds should provide sufficient energy and nutrients for growth and development until your baby reaches 6 months of age. However, if your GP or Health Visitor recommend to wean before 6 months then some of our foods are suitable from four months.<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
$\"\"$ <\/strong><\/strong><\/td>
During weaning, your baby will get their first experience of solid foods - and begin their taste and texture journey<\/a> which will start with smooth purees, and move through to mashed foods, foods with soft lumps, and chopped foods.<\/p>
Finally, after 12 months, your baby should be eating the same foods as the rest of the family (though some foods may still need to be cut into smaller pieces).<\/p><\/td>
<\/td> <\/a><\/td> <\/a><\/td>
<\/p>
<\/td> <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
$\"\"$ <\/p><\/td>
Remember though - if your baby doesn't follow a standard pattern of weaning, you just need to persevere. They'll get there in their own good time!<\/p>
Your baby may be ready for weaning if...<\/strong><\/p>
They take an interest in the food you're eating<\/li><\/ul>
They put everything they can grab into their mouths<\/li>
They seem less satisfied with milk - even when given extra feeds<\/li><\/ul>

What else will your baby learn along the way?<\/strong><\/p>
Progress from sucking and swallowing to biting and chewing<\/li>
Sipping from a cup or beaker<\/li>
Feeding themselves finger foods<\/li>
Using a fork and spoon<\/li><\/ul>

For helpful hints on every stage of weaning, simply move the slider above.<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
<\/p>
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$\"\"$ <\/p><\/td>
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<\/td>
What is Weaning?<\/h2>
Weaning is a gradual process where your baby will learn to eat solid foods. The Department of Health and the World Health Organisation recommend nothing but breastfeeding for the first six months. Milk feeds should provide sufficient energy and nutrients for growth and development until your baby reaches 6 months of age. However, if your GP or Health Visitor recommend to wean before 6 months then some of our foods are suitable from four months.<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
$\"\"$ <\/strong><\/strong><\/td>
During weaning, your baby will get their first experience of solid foods - and begin their taste and texture journey<\/a> which will start with smooth purees, and move through to mashed foods, foods with soft lumps, and chopped foods.<\/p>
Finally, after 12 months, your baby should be eating the same foods as the rest of the family (though some foods may still need to be cut into smaller pieces).<\/p><\/td>
<\/td> <\/a><\/td> <\/a><\/td>
<\/p>
<\/td> <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
$\"\"$ <\/p><\/td>
Remember though - if your baby doesn't follow a standard pattern of weaning, you just need to persevere. They'll get there in their own good time!<\/p>
Your baby may be ready for weaning if...<\/strong><\/p>
They take an interest in the food you're eating<\/li><\/ul>
They put everything they can grab into their mouths<\/li>
They seem less satisfied with milk - even when given extra feeds<\/li><\/ul>

What else will your baby learn along the way?<\/strong><\/p>
Progress from sucking and swallowing to biting and chewing<\/li>
Sipping from a cup or beaker<\/li>
Feeding themselves finger foods<\/li>
Using a fork and spoon<\/li><\/ul>

For helpful hints on every stage of weaning, simply move the slider above.<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
<\/p>
$\"\"$ <\/td>
$\"\"$ <\/p><\/td>
<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>","nid":"3150"}],"Weaning":[{"title":"Weaning - Getting Started","body":"
<\/td>
What is Weaning?<\/h2>
Weaning is a gradual process where your baby will learn to eat solid foods. The Department of Health and the World Health Organisation recommend nothing but breastfeeding for the first six months. Milk feeds should provide sufficient energy and nutrients for growth and development until your baby reaches 6 months of age. However, if your GP or Health Visitor recommend to wean before 6 months then some of our foods are suitable from four months.<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
$\"\"$ <\/strong><\/strong><\/td>
During weaning, your baby will get their first experience of solid foods - and begin their taste and texture journey<\/a> which will start with smooth purees, and move through to mashed foods, foods with soft lumps, and chopped foods.<\/p>
Finally, after 12 months, your baby should be eating the same foods as the rest of the family (though some foods may still need to be cut into smaller pieces).<\/p><\/td>
<\/td> <\/a><\/td> <\/a><\/td>
<\/p>
<\/td> <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
$\"\"$ <\/p><\/td>
Remember though - if your baby doesn't follow a standard pattern of weaning, you just need to persevere. They'll get there in their own good time!<\/p>
Your baby may be ready for weaning if...<\/strong><\/p>
They take an interest in the food you're eating<\/li><\/ul>
They put everything they can grab into their mouths<\/li>
They seem less satisfied with milk - even when given extra feeds<\/li><\/ul>

What else will your baby learn along the way?<\/strong><\/p>
Progress from sucking and swallowing to biting and chewing<\/li>
Sipping from a cup or beaker<\/li>
Feeding themselves finger foods<\/li>
Using a fork and spoon<\/li><\/ul>

For helpful hints on every stage of weaning, simply move the slider above.<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
<\/p>
$\"\"$ <\/td>
$\"\"$ <\/p><\/td>
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<\/td>
What is Weaning?<\/h2>
Weaning is a gradual process where your baby will learn to eat solid foods. The Department of Health and the World Health Organisation recommend nothing but breastfeeding for the first six months. Milk feeds should provide sufficient energy and nutrients for growth and development until your baby reaches 6 months of age. However, if your GP or Health Visitor recommend to wean before 6 months then some of our foods are suitable from four months.<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
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During weaning, your baby will get their first experience of solid foods - and begin their taste and texture journey<\/a> which will start with smooth purees, and move through to mashed foods, foods with soft lumps, and chopped foods.<\/p>
Finally, after 12 months, your baby should be eating the same foods as the rest of the family (though some foods may still need to be cut into smaller pieces).<\/p><\/td>
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<\/p>
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Remember though - if your baby doesn't follow a standard pattern of weaning, you just need to persevere. They'll get there in their own good time!<\/p>
Your baby may be ready for weaning if...<\/strong><\/p>
They take an interest in the food you're eating<\/li><\/ul>
They put everything they can grab into their mouths<\/li>
They seem less satisfied with milk - even when given extra feeds<\/li><\/ul>

What else will your baby learn along the way?<\/strong><\/p>
Progress from sucking and swallowing to biting and chewing<\/li>
Sipping from a cup or beaker<\/li>
Feeding themselves finger foods<\/li>
Using a fork and spoon<\/li><\/ul>

For helpful hints on every stage of weaning, simply move the slider above.<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
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<\/td>
What is Weaning?<\/h2>
Weaning is a gradual process where your baby will learn to eat solid foods. The Department of Health and the World Health Organisation recommend nothing but breastfeeding for the first six months. Milk feeds should provide sufficient energy and nutrients for growth and development until your baby reaches 6 months of age. However, if your GP or Health Visitor recommend to wean before 6 months then some of our foods are suitable from four months.<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
$\"\"$ <\/strong><\/strong><\/td>
During weaning, your baby will get their first experience of solid foods - and begin their taste and texture journey<\/a> which will start with smooth purees, and move through to mashed foods, foods with soft lumps, and chopped foods.<\/p>
Finally, after 12 months, your baby should be eating the same foods as the rest of the family (though some foods may still need to be cut into smaller pieces).<\/p><\/td>
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<\/p>
<\/td> <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
$\"\"$ <\/p><\/td>
Remember though - if your baby doesn't follow a standard pattern of weaning, you just need to persevere. They'll get there in their own good time!<\/p>
Your baby may be ready for weaning if...<\/strong><\/p>
They take an interest in the food you're eating<\/li><\/ul>
They put everything they can grab into their mouths<\/li>
They seem less satisfied with milk - even when given extra feeds<\/li><\/ul>

What else will your baby learn along the way?<\/strong><\/p>
Progress from sucking and swallowing to biting and chewing<\/li>
Sipping from a cup or beaker<\/li>
Feeding themselves finger foods<\/li>
Using a fork and spoon<\/li><\/ul>

For helpful hints on every stage of weaning, simply move the slider above.<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
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<\/td>
What is Weaning?<\/h2>
Weaning is a gradual process where your baby will learn to eat solid foods. The Department of Health and the World Health Organisation recommend nothing but breastfeeding for the first six months. Milk feeds should provide sufficient energy and nutrients for growth and development until your baby reaches 6 months of age. However, if your GP or Health Visitor recommend to wean before 6 months then some of our foods are suitable from four months.<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
$\"\"$ <\/strong><\/strong><\/td>
During weaning, your baby will get their first experience of solid foods - and begin their taste and texture journey<\/a> which will start with smooth purees, and move through to mashed foods, foods with soft lumps, and chopped foods.<\/p>
Finally, after 12 months, your baby should be eating the same foods as the rest of the family (though some foods may still need to be cut into smaller pieces).<\/p><\/td>
<\/td> <\/a><\/td> <\/a><\/td>
<\/p>
<\/td> <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
$\"\"$ <\/p><\/td>
Remember though - if your baby doesn't follow a standard pattern of weaning, you just need to persevere. They'll get there in their own good time!<\/p>
Your baby may be ready for weaning if...<\/strong><\/p>
They take an interest in the food you're eating<\/li><\/ul>
They put everything they can grab into their mouths<\/li>
They seem less satisfied with milk - even when given extra feeds<\/li><\/ul>

What else will your baby learn along the way?<\/strong><\/p>
Progress from sucking and swallowing to biting and chewing<\/li>
Sipping from a cup or beaker<\/li>
Feeding themselves finger foods<\/li>
Using a fork and spoon<\/li><\/ul>

For helpful hints on every stage of weaning, simply move the slider above.<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
<\/p>
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<\/td>
What is Weaning?<\/h2>
Weaning is a gradual process where your baby will learn to eat solid foods. The Department of Health and the World Health Organisation recommend nothing but breastfeeding for the first six months. Milk feeds should provide sufficient energy and nutrients for growth and development until your baby reaches 6 months of age. However, if your GP or Health Visitor recommend to wean before 6 months then some of our foods are suitable from four months.<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
$\"\"$ <\/strong><\/strong><\/td>
During weaning, your baby will get their first experience of solid foods - and begin their taste and texture journey<\/a> which will start with smooth purees, and move through to mashed foods, foods with soft lumps, and chopped foods.<\/p>
Finally, after 12 months, your baby should be eating the same foods as the rest of the family (though some foods may still need to be cut into smaller pieces).<\/p><\/td>
<\/td> <\/a><\/td> <\/a><\/td>
<\/p>
<\/td> <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
$\"\"$ <\/p><\/td>
Remember though - if your baby doesn't follow a standard pattern of weaning, you just need to persevere. They'll get there in their own good time!<\/p>
Your baby may be ready for weaning if...<\/strong><\/p>
They take an interest in the food you're eating<\/li><\/ul>
They put everything they can grab into their mouths<\/li>
They seem less satisfied with milk - even when given extra feeds<\/li><\/ul>

What else will your baby learn along the way?<\/strong><\/p>
Progress from sucking and swallowing to biting and chewing<\/li>
Sipping from a cup or beaker<\/li>
Feeding themselves finger foods<\/li>
Using a fork and spoon<\/li><\/ul>

For helpful hints on every stage of weaning, simply move the slider above.<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
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From 12 months<\/H2>\n
After 12 months, your baby is entering toddler territory and should be eating family meals, cut up into small pieces.
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<\/P>\n
Now your baby's becoming a toddler, there are a few things to look out for...<\/P>\n
As they grow, it's even more important to give them a variety of foods from all four food groups:<\/P>\n
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Starch - breakfast cereals, potatoes, rice, oats, pasta, bread<\/LI><\/UL>\n
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Protein - meat, fish, eggs, pulses, beans and nuts<\/LI><\/UL>\n
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Dairy foods - full fat yogurt, cheese and milk<\/LI><\/UL>\n
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Also, be aware that toddlers naturally love foods high in sugar and fat, and while you shouldn't cut them out totally, you should keep them to a minimum.<\/P>\n
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Slices of apple spread with cream cheese<\/LI><\/UL>\n
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Organic breadsticks or crackers with cubes of cheese<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Organic whole milk yogurt or fromaige frais with fruit slices<\/LI><\/UL>\n
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Slices of organic fruit or vegetable sticks

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Foods to avoid:<\/STRONG><\/P>\n
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Raw eggs<\/LI>\n
Added salt (1-3 year olds should eat a maximum of 2g a day)<\/LI>\n
Whole nuts (nuts can be fed from six months, but they must be ground to form a smooth butter), but avoid if there is a family history of a nut allergy.<\/LI>\n
Low fat or diet foods such as yogurt and cheese. Full fat dairy foods and whole milk should be fed until your baby reaches three years old.<\/LI>\n
Drinks that contain caffeine, like tea or coffee.<\/LI><\/UL>\n
<\/P>\n
Eating habits your baby will learn at this stage:<\/STRONG><\/P>\n
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By 15 months they'll be learning to use a spoon<\/LI><\/UL>\n
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By 18 months they'll know how to suck from a straw<\/LI><\/UL>\n
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By 3 years they'll be cutting food with a knife<\/LI><\/UL>\n
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By 4 years they'll be using a knife and fork<\/LI><\/UL><\/TD>\n

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From 12 months<\/H2>\n
After 12 months, your baby is entering toddler territory and should be eating family meals, cut up into small pieces.
<\/STRONG><\/P><\/TD><\/TR><\/TBODY><\/TABLE>\n\n\n\n
<\/TD>\n \n
<\/P>\n
Now your baby's becoming a toddler, there are a few things to look out for...<\/P>\n
As they grow, it's even more important to give them a variety of foods from all four food groups:<\/P>\n
\n
Starch - breakfast cereals, potatoes, rice, oats, pasta, bread<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Protein - meat, fish, eggs, pulses, beans and nuts<\/LI><\/UL>\n
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Dairy foods - full fat yogurt, cheese and milk<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Fruit and vegetables

<\/LI><\/UL>\n
You should also try to limit the amount of cow's milk they drink, to three times a day (110-120ml cups) - if they drink too much they may not eat enough other, more nutritious foods.<\/P>\n
Also, be aware that toddlers naturally love foods high in sugar and fat, and while you shouldn't cut them out totally, you should keep them to a minimum.<\/P>\n
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Snack suggestions:<\/STRONG><\/P>\n
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Sandwiches with nutritious fillings such as organic cheese, egg, houmous, meat, fish or peanut butter<\/LI><\/UL>\n
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Slices of apple spread with cream cheese<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Organic breadsticks or crackers with cubes of cheese<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Organic whole milk yogurt or fromaige frais with fruit slices<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Slices of organic fruit or vegetable sticks

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Foods to avoid:<\/STRONG><\/P>\n
\n
Raw eggs<\/LI>\n
Added salt (1-3 year olds should eat a maximum of 2g a day)<\/LI>\n
Whole nuts (nuts can be fed from six months, but they must be ground to form a smooth butter), but avoid if there is a family history of a nut allergy.<\/LI>\n
Low fat or diet foods such as yogurt and cheese. Full fat dairy foods and whole milk should be fed until your baby reaches three years old.<\/LI>\n
Drinks that contain caffeine, like tea or coffee.<\/LI><\/UL>\n
<\/P>\n
Eating habits your baby will learn at this stage:<\/STRONG><\/P>\n
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By 15 months they'll be learning to use a spoon<\/LI><\/UL>\n
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By 18 months they'll know how to suck from a straw<\/LI><\/UL>\n
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By 3 years they'll be cutting food with a knife<\/LI><\/UL>\n
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By 4 years they'll be using a knife and fork<\/LI><\/UL><\/TD>\n

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From 12 months<\/H2>\n
After 12 months, your baby is entering toddler territory and should be eating family meals, cut up into small pieces.
<\/STRONG><\/P><\/TD><\/TR><\/TBODY><\/TABLE>\n\n\n\n
<\/TD>\n \n
<\/P>\n
Now your baby's becoming a toddler, there are a few things to look out for...<\/P>\n
As they grow, it's even more important to give them a variety of foods from all four food groups:<\/P>\n
\n
Starch - breakfast cereals, potatoes, rice, oats, pasta, bread<\/LI><\/UL>\n
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Protein - meat, fish, eggs, pulses, beans and nuts<\/LI><\/UL>\n
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Dairy foods - full fat yogurt, cheese and milk<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Fruit and vegetables

<\/LI><\/UL>\n
You should also try to limit the amount of cow's milk they drink, to three times a day (110-120ml cups) - if they drink too much they may not eat enough other, more nutritious foods.<\/P>\n
Also, be aware that toddlers naturally love foods high in sugar and fat, and while you shouldn't cut them out totally, you should keep them to a minimum.<\/P>\n
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Snack suggestions:<\/STRONG><\/P>\n
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Sandwiches with nutritious fillings such as organic cheese, egg, houmous, meat, fish or peanut butter<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Slices of apple spread with cream cheese<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Organic breadsticks or crackers with cubes of cheese<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Organic whole milk yogurt or fromaige frais with fruit slices<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Slices of organic fruit or vegetable sticks

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Foods to avoid:<\/STRONG><\/P>\n
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Raw eggs<\/LI>\n
Added salt (1-3 year olds should eat a maximum of 2g a day)<\/LI>\n
Whole nuts (nuts can be fed from six months, but they must be ground to form a smooth butter), but avoid if there is a family history of a nut allergy.<\/LI>\n
Low fat or diet foods such as yogurt and cheese. Full fat dairy foods and whole milk should be fed until your baby reaches three years old.<\/LI>\n
Drinks that contain caffeine, like tea or coffee.<\/LI><\/UL>\n
<\/P>\n
Eating habits your baby will learn at this stage:<\/STRONG><\/P>\n
\n
By 15 months they'll be learning to use a spoon<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
By 18 months they'll know how to suck from a straw<\/LI><\/UL>\n
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By 3 years they'll be cutting food with a knife<\/LI><\/UL>\n
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By 4 years they'll be using a knife and fork<\/LI><\/UL><\/TD>\n

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<\/TD>\n \n
From 12 months<\/H2>\n
After 12 months, your baby is entering toddler territory and should be eating family meals, cut up into small pieces.
<\/STRONG><\/P><\/TD><\/TR><\/TBODY><\/TABLE>\n\n\n\n
<\/TD>\n \n
<\/P>\n
Now your baby's becoming a toddler, there are a few things to look out for...<\/P>\n
As they grow, it's even more important to give them a variety of foods from all four food groups:<\/P>\n
\n
Starch - breakfast cereals, potatoes, rice, oats, pasta, bread<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Protein - meat, fish, eggs, pulses, beans and nuts<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Dairy foods - full fat yogurt, cheese and milk<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Fruit and vegetables

<\/LI><\/UL>\n
You should also try to limit the amount of cow's milk they drink, to three times a day (110-120ml cups) - if they drink too much they may not eat enough other, more nutritious foods.<\/P>\n
Also, be aware that toddlers naturally love foods high in sugar and fat, and while you shouldn't cut them out totally, you should keep them to a minimum.<\/P>\n
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Snack suggestions:<\/STRONG><\/P>\n
\n
Sandwiches with nutritious fillings such as organic cheese, egg, houmous, meat, fish or peanut butter<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Slices of apple spread with cream cheese<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Organic breadsticks or crackers with cubes of cheese<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Organic whole milk yogurt or fromaige frais with fruit slices<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Slices of organic fruit or vegetable sticks

<\/STRONG><\/LI><\/UL>\n
Foods to avoid:<\/STRONG><\/P>\n
\n
Raw eggs<\/LI>\n
Added salt (1-3 year olds should eat a maximum of 2g a day)<\/LI>\n
Whole nuts (nuts can be fed from six months, but they must be ground to form a smooth butter), but avoid if there is a family history of a nut allergy.<\/LI>\n
Low fat or diet foods such as yogurt and cheese. Full fat dairy foods and whole milk should be fed until your baby reaches three years old.<\/LI>\n
Drinks that contain caffeine, like tea or coffee.<\/LI><\/UL>\n
<\/P>\n
Eating habits your baby will learn at this stage:<\/STRONG><\/P>\n
\n
By 15 months they'll be learning to use a spoon<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
By 18 months they'll know how to suck from a straw<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
By 3 years they'll be cutting food with a knife<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
By 4 years they'll be using a knife and fork<\/LI><\/UL><\/TD>\n

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From 12 months<\/H2>\n
After 12 months, your baby is entering toddler territory and should be eating family meals, cut up into small pieces.
<\/STRONG><\/P><\/TD><\/TR><\/TBODY><\/TABLE>\n\n\n\n
<\/TD>\n \n
<\/P>\n
Now your baby's becoming a toddler, there are a few things to look out for...<\/P>\n
As they grow, it's even more important to give them a variety of foods from all four food groups:<\/P>\n
\n
Starch - breakfast cereals, potatoes, rice, oats, pasta, bread<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Protein - meat, fish, eggs, pulses, beans and nuts<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Dairy foods - full fat yogurt, cheese and milk<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Fruit and vegetables

<\/LI><\/UL>\n
You should also try to limit the amount of cow's milk they drink, to three times a day (110-120ml cups) - if they drink too much they may not eat enough other, more nutritious foods.<\/P>\n
Also, be aware that toddlers naturally love foods high in sugar and fat, and while you shouldn't cut them out totally, you should keep them to a minimum.<\/P>\n
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Snack suggestions:<\/STRONG><\/P>\n
\n
Sandwiches with nutritious fillings such as organic cheese, egg, houmous, meat, fish or peanut butter<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Slices of apple spread with cream cheese<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Organic breadsticks or crackers with cubes of cheese<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Organic whole milk yogurt or fromaige frais with fruit slices<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Slices of organic fruit or vegetable sticks

<\/STRONG><\/LI><\/UL>\n
Foods to avoid:<\/STRONG><\/P>\n
\n
Raw eggs<\/LI>\n
Added salt (1-3 year olds should eat a maximum of 2g a day)<\/LI>\n
Whole nuts (nuts can be fed from six months, but they must be ground to form a smooth butter), but avoid if there is a family history of a nut allergy.<\/LI>\n
Low fat or diet foods such as yogurt and cheese. Full fat dairy foods and whole milk should be fed until your baby reaches three years old.<\/LI>\n
Drinks that contain caffeine, like tea or coffee.<\/LI><\/UL>\n
<\/P>\n
Eating habits your baby will learn at this stage:<\/STRONG><\/P>\n
\n
By 15 months they'll be learning to use a spoon<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
By 18 months they'll know how to suck from a straw<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
By 3 years they'll be cutting food with a knife<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
By 4 years they'll be using a knife and fork<\/LI><\/UL><\/TD>\n

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<\/TD>\n \n
From 12 months<\/H2>\n
After 12 months, your baby is entering toddler territory and should be eating family meals, cut up into small pieces.
<\/STRONG><\/P><\/TD><\/TR><\/TBODY><\/TABLE>\n\n\n\n
<\/TD>\n \n
<\/P>\n
Now your baby's becoming a toddler, there are a few things to look out for...<\/P>\n
As they grow, it's even more important to give them a variety of foods from all four food groups:<\/P>\n
\n
Starch - breakfast cereals, potatoes, rice, oats, pasta, bread<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Protein - meat, fish, eggs, pulses, beans and nuts<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Dairy foods - full fat yogurt, cheese and milk<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Fruit and vegetables

<\/LI><\/UL>\n
You should also try to limit the amount of cow's milk they drink, to three times a day (110-120ml cups) - if they drink too much they may not eat enough other, more nutritious foods.<\/P>\n
Also, be aware that toddlers naturally love foods high in sugar and fat, and while you shouldn't cut them out totally, you should keep them to a minimum.<\/P>\n
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Snack suggestions:<\/STRONG><\/P>\n
\n
Sandwiches with nutritious fillings such as organic cheese, egg, houmous, meat, fish or peanut butter<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Slices of apple spread with cream cheese<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Organic breadsticks or crackers with cubes of cheese<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Organic whole milk yogurt or fromaige frais with fruit slices<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Slices of organic fruit or vegetable sticks

<\/STRONG><\/LI><\/UL>\n
Foods to avoid:<\/STRONG><\/P>\n
\n
Raw eggs<\/LI>\n
Added salt (1-3 year olds should eat a maximum of 2g a day)<\/LI>\n
Whole nuts (nuts can be fed from six months, but they must be ground to form a smooth butter), but avoid if there is a family history of a nut allergy.<\/LI>\n
Low fat or diet foods such as yogurt and cheese. Full fat dairy foods and whole milk should be fed until your baby reaches three years old.<\/LI>\n
Drinks that contain caffeine, like tea or coffee.<\/LI><\/UL>\n
<\/P>\n
Eating habits your baby will learn at this stage:<\/STRONG><\/P>\n
\n
By 15 months they'll be learning to use a spoon<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
By 18 months they'll know how to suck from a straw<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
By 3 years they'll be cutting food with a knife<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
By 4 years they'll be using a knife and fork<\/LI><\/UL><\/TD>\n

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<\/TD>\n \n
From 12 months<\/H2>\n
After 12 months, your baby is entering toddler territory and should be eating family meals, cut up into small pieces.
<\/STRONG><\/P><\/TD><\/TR><\/TBODY><\/TABLE>\n\n\n\n
<\/TD>\n \n
<\/P>\n
Now your baby's becoming a toddler, there are a few things to look out for...<\/P>\n
As they grow, it's even more important to give them a variety of foods from all four food groups:<\/P>\n
\n
Starch - breakfast cereals, potatoes, rice, oats, pasta, bread<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Protein - meat, fish, eggs, pulses, beans and nuts<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Dairy foods - full fat yogurt, cheese and milk<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Fruit and vegetables

<\/LI><\/UL>\n
You should also try to limit the amount of cow's milk they drink, to three times a day (110-120ml cups) - if they drink too much they may not eat enough other, more nutritious foods.<\/P>\n
Also, be aware that toddlers naturally love foods high in sugar and fat, and while you shouldn't cut them out totally, you should keep them to a minimum.<\/P>\n
Snacks still play an important role as your toddler becomes more active. Toddlers need two to three nutritious snacks each day to top up their intake of nutrients and energy.<\/P>\n
Snack suggestions:<\/STRONG><\/P>\n
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Sandwiches with nutritious fillings such as organic cheese, egg, houmous, meat, fish or peanut butter<\/LI><\/UL>\n
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Slices of apple spread with cream cheese<\/LI><\/UL>\n
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Organic breadsticks or crackers with cubes of cheese<\/LI><\/UL>\n
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Organic whole milk yogurt or fromaige frais with fruit slices<\/LI><\/UL>\n
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Slices of organic fruit or vegetable sticks

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Foods to avoid:<\/STRONG><\/P>\n
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Raw eggs<\/LI>\n
Added salt (1-3 year olds should eat a maximum of 2g a day)<\/LI>\n
Whole nuts (nuts can be fed from six months, but they must be ground to form a smooth butter), but avoid if there is a family history of a nut allergy.<\/LI>\n
Low fat or diet foods such as yogurt and cheese. Full fat dairy foods and whole milk should be fed until your baby reaches three years old.<\/LI>\n
Drinks that contain caffeine, like tea or coffee.<\/LI><\/UL>\n
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Eating habits your baby will learn at this stage:<\/STRONG><\/P>\n
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By 15 months they'll be learning to use a spoon<\/LI><\/UL>\n
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By 18 months they'll know how to suck from a straw<\/LI><\/UL>\n
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By 3 years they'll be cutting food with a knife<\/LI><\/UL>\n
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By 4 years they'll be using a knife and fork<\/LI><\/UL><\/TD>\n

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From 4-6 months (Stage 1)<\/H2>\n
Stage 1 is to get your baby used to swallowing more solid foods and tasting more complex flavours. Start your baby off with simple foods with smooth consistencies.<\/STRONG><\/P><\/TD><\/TR><\/TBODY><\/TABLE>\n\n\n\n
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A good place to start is with a little baby cereal, fruit or vegetables - pureed or very well mashed. Solid food will be unfamiliar, so a good tip is to give them a little milk before you give them any food - just to take the edge off their hunger.<\/P>\n
Settle them in their chair and offer a weaning spoon with a little food on the tip. Be patient - it's a new experience and the first few mouthfuls may come straight back out (your baby's used to sucking rather than using the tongue to push the food to the back of the mouth). Keep trying, and within a few days your baby will learn to swallow it. Once they have mastered eating, increase the number of meals from 1, to 2, then 3!<\/P>\n
For the first few meals, simple tastes like carrots and apples are best. You can then add different tastes, such as broccoli, peas or leeks - to get your baby used to a variety. It is also important to introduce meats and pulses - but make sure they're well pureed or mashed. <\/P>\n
Foods containing gluten: If you do choose to wean before 6 months, the Department Of Health recommends to avoid foods containing gluten. All our foods labelled as 'suitable from 4 months plus' are gluten free. Foods containing gluten can be introduced from 6 months of age. <\/P>\n
Foods to try at this stage:<\/STRONG><\/P>\n
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Baby rice and baby cereals<\/LI>\n
Well-mashed vegetables (sweet potato, carrot, butternut squash, courgettes or peas)<\/LI>\n
Fruit purees (apple, pear, banana, mango, melon, apricot, plum or peach)<\/LI>\n
Meat (well-cooked red meat, chicken and fish, pureed with rice or veg)<\/LI>\n
Pulses (well-mashed lentils, dhal, beans, served with veg or rice)<\/LI>\n
Soft finger food (soft fruit pieces, cooked veg and cooked pasta pieces)<\/LI><\/UL>\n

Foods to avoid:<\/STRONG><\/P>\n
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Honey <\/LI>\n
Undercooked eggs<\/LI>\n
Unpasteurised cheese<\/LI>\n
Added salt (at six months your baby should eat under 1g a day)<\/LI>\n
Only use cows' milk as an ingredient, not as a drink<\/LI>\n
Whole nuts (nuts can be fed from six months, but they must be ground to form a smooth butter) - but avoid if there is a family history of a nut allergy.<\/LI>\n
Foods high in refined sugar such as cereals, cakes and confectionery<\/LI>\n
Low fat or diet foods such as yogurt and cheese. Full fat dairy foods and whole milk should be fed until your baby reaches three years old.<\/LI>\n
Drinks that contain caffeine like tea or coffee<\/LI><\/UL>\n

What will your baby learn at this stage?<\/STRONG><\/P>\n
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Eating food from a spoon<\/LI><\/UL>\n
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Swallowing food<\/LI><\/UL>\n
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Move from smooth to mashed purees<\/LI><\/UL>\n
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Self feeding of soft fingerfoods<\/LI><\/UL><\/TD>\n

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From 7-10 months (Stage 2)<\/H2>\n
Stage 2 is when you get to experiment with different textures and more complex tastes - helping give your baby a healthy appetite for food.
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By now your baby should be eating three meals a day, and you can start the gradual process of introducing more complex textures, starting with thicker purees and mashed food with soft lumps. You should also let your baby's appetite guide the amounts you give them.<\/P>\n
Another thing to remember is that your baby is beginning to get more of the calories and nutrients they need from solid food. So make sure your baby gets foods from all four food groups each day:<\/P>\n
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Starch - breakfast cereal, potatoes, rice, oats, pasta, bread<\/LI><\/UL>\n
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Protein - meat, fish, eggs, pulses, beans and nuts<\/LI><\/UL>\n
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Dairy Foods - full fat yogurt, cheese and milk<\/LI><\/UL>\n
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Fruit and vegetables<\/LI><\/UL>\n

It's especially important to make sure they get a healthy amount of iron, as the natural stores they were born with begin to run low after about six months.<\/P>\n
By the end of this stage, your baby should be having food that's mashed and minced, with small soft lumps, rather than pureed. This will help develop their new chewing skills - even if they're still using their gums! These actions also help develop the muscles that are used for speaking.<\/P>\n
Foods to try at this stage:<\/STRONG><\/P>\n
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Include meat, fish, eggs or pulses in meals twice a day<\/LI><\/UL>\n
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Plain rusks<\/LI><\/UL>\n
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Harder finger foods such as ricecakes, toast fingers and sticks of cheese<\/LI><\/UL>\n

Foods to avoid:<\/STRONG><\/P>\n
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Honey <\/LI>\n
Undercooked eggs<\/LI>\n
Unpasteurised cheese<\/LI>\n
Added salt (at 7-10 months your baby should eat under 1g a day)<\/LI>\n
Only use cows' milk as an ingredient, not as a drink<\/LI>\n
Whole nuts (nuts can be fed from six months, but they must be ground to form a smooth butter), but avoid if there is a family history of a nut allergy.<\/LI>\n
Foods high in refined sugar such as cereals, cakes and confectionery<\/LI>\n
Low fat or diet foods such as yogurt and cheese. Full fat dairy foods and whole milk should be fed until your baby reaches three years old.<\/LI>\n
Drinks with caffeine, like tea or coffee<\/LI><\/UL>
Eating habits for your baby to learn at this stage:
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Eating and chewing lumpier foods<\/LI><\/UL>\n
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Self-feeding of harder fingerfoods<\/LI><\/UL>\n
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Sipping from a cup<\/LI><\/UL><\/TD>\n

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From 10-12 months (Stage 3)<\/H2>\n
Stage 3 is when your baby moves from eating mashed foods to family meals. It's also a very important time for introducing as much varity into their diet as possible.
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During this stage, you can move your baby from mashed food to family meals cut into smaller pieces. Remember not to add any salt or sugar, and try to make meals a family occasion - this will encourage good eating habits.<\/P>\n
As your baby starts to move about more - whether it be rolling, crawling or walking - their appetite will also increase. <\/P>\n
Variety is key to keep your baby interested in food. Try not to offer the same meal 2 days in a row. Introducing herbs and spices to your baby's food at an early age encourages a love of variety and emphasises that 'flavour' comes from a natural source, rather than heavily processed flavourings.

Finger foods are also a great way of maintaining interest at meal times. Offer them with your baby's main meal.<\/P>Fingerfood ideas:

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Buttered toast soldiers<\/LI><\/UL>\n
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Pitta bread strips<\/LI><\/UL>\n
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Houmous and carrot sticks<\/LI><\/UL>\n
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Cherry tomatoes cut into halves<\/LI><\/UL>\n

Foods to avoid:<\/STRONG><\/P>\n
\n
Honey<\/LI>\n
Undercooked eggs<\/LI>\n
Unpasteurised cheese<\/LI>\n
Added salt (at 10-12 months your baby should eat under 1g a day)<\/LI>\n
Only use cows' milk as an ingredient, not as a drink<\/LI>\n
Whole nuts (nuts can be fed from six months, but they must be ground to form a smooth butter), but avoid if there is a family history of a nut allergy.<\/LI>\n
Foods high in refined sugar such as cereals, cakes and confectionery<\/LI>\n
Low fat or diet foods such as yogurt and cheese. Full fat dairy food sand whole milk should be fed until your baby reaches three years old.<\/LI>\n
Drinks that contain caffeine, like tea or coffee.<\/LI><\/UL>
Eating habits your baby will learn<\/STRONG>: \n
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Chewing minced and chopped foods<\/LI><\/UL>\n
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Attempting to self feed with a spoon

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From 12 months<\/H2>\n
After 12 months, your baby is entering toddler territory and should be eating family meals, cut up into small pieces.
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Now your baby's becoming a toddler, there are a few things to look out for...<\/P>\n
As they grow, it's even more important to give them a variety of foods from all four food groups:<\/P>\n
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Starch - breakfast cereals, potatoes, rice, oats, pasta, bread<\/LI><\/UL>\n
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Protein - meat, fish, eggs, pulses, beans and nuts<\/LI><\/UL>\n
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Dairy foods - full fat yogurt, cheese and milk<\/LI><\/UL>\n
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Fruit and vegetables

<\/LI><\/UL>\n
You should also try to limit the amount of cow's milk they drink, to three times a day (110-120ml cups) - if they drink too much they may not eat enough other, more nutritious foods.<\/P>\n
Also, be aware that toddlers naturally love foods high in sugar and fat, and while you shouldn't cut them out totally, you should keep them to a minimum.<\/P>\n
Snacks still play an important role as your toddler becomes more active. Toddlers need two to three nutritious snacks each day to top up their intake of nutrients and energy.<\/P>\n
Snack suggestions:<\/STRONG><\/P>\n
\n
Sandwiches with nutritious fillings such as organic cheese, egg, houmous, meat, fish or peanut butter<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Slices of apple spread with cream cheese<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Organic breadsticks or crackers with cubes of cheese<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Organic whole milk yogurt or fromaige frais with fruit slices<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
Slices of organic fruit or vegetable sticks

<\/STRONG><\/LI><\/UL>\n
Foods to avoid:<\/STRONG><\/P>\n
\n
Raw eggs<\/LI>\n
Added salt (1-3 year olds should eat a maximum of 2g a day)<\/LI>\n
Whole nuts (nuts can be fed from six months, but they must be ground to form a smooth butter), but avoid if there is a family history of a nut allergy.<\/LI>\n
Low fat or diet foods such as yogurt and cheese. Full fat dairy foods and whole milk should be fed until your baby reaches three years old.<\/LI>\n
Drinks that contain caffeine, like tea or coffee.<\/LI><\/UL>\n
<\/P>\n
Eating habits your baby will learn at this stage:<\/STRONG><\/P>\n
\n
By 15 months they'll be learning to use a spoon<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
By 18 months they'll know how to suck from a straw<\/LI><\/UL>\n
\n
By 3 years they'll be cutting food with a knife<\/LI><\/UL>\n
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By 4 years they'll be using a knife and fork<\/LI><\/UL><\/TD>\n

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