Starting Solids For Your Baby? Here’s What You Need To Know

After the first 6 months pass by with a breeze, you will begin to notice signs of your baby’s growth. From being able to sit up without any support to not responding by pushing back the food when you’re trying to feed them, these are the signs that your baby is ready for solid foods.

Before putting them on solid food, it is important to first nurse them and make them understand that there are other meals rather than just milk. This helps prepare them for all the different foods that are to come. Once this happens, you may immediately jump to buy a baby food maker, a safety spoon, some lunch sets, etc. However, you should remember not to jump too quickly into what you need and think about what’s best for your child.

Another point to remember is to first get your baby checked for allergies. If there is a genetic history of allergic reactions towards foods like strawberries, nuts, etc. it is better to know beforehand.

After knowing what you can and cannot feed your child, you can go forward with the actual process. The things you will need are:

• A baby food processor: In order to start slow, you will need a processor to help you steam cook, blend, defrost and reheat the meals you make for your baby. All4KidsOnline offers the BEABA Babycook Solo processor, which is ideal and lives up to its reputation of making your life much easier.

• Squirt feeding spoon: A travel-friendly spoon will allow you to take a meal for your baby along with you while out for the day. By simply pressing on the back, the spoon will fill itself up and you can feed your child.

• Sippy cups: After your child begins to feed themselves, they will start to reach out for anything and everything they can grab. Similarly, they will try to become the master of drinking water or any other liquid themselves. To prevent any kind of spillage or leakage, sippy cups are the best for letting your child learn how to keep themselves hydrated.

• Reusable food pouch: While the squirt feeding spoon is a great option for a meal while you’re out, a food pouch is capable of storing excess food and can help in case your toddler ends up getting hungry throughout the day.

• Placemat: Getting a bowl and a lunch set might be the fun part, but if you want to avoid cleaning up the mess your baby is capable of creating, you might want to consider getting a selection of placemats. Placemats help stabilize the bowl or plate to prevent it from slipping and moving around.

• Highchair: Last but not least, highchairs are the most important part of teaching your child how to feed themselves. Since babies are always used to being fed in laps, a highchair proves to be a substitution and helps babies learn a new way of eating while sitting by themselves.

all4kidsonline.com.au has a variety of baby furniture in Australia and offers shipments to New Zealand and Australia. We also have a wide range of baby products for feeding, entertaining and keeping your baby busy. With deliveries within 2-10 days, we prioritize the happiness of you and your child.

With your baby growing steadily, the process of feeding them solid food is just part of the wonderful journey of being a parent. Make sure you do it right!