A whistle stop tour on weaning

Weaning your baby - where to start?

Scroll down for a few pointers when thinking about starting to wean.

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Every baby is ready to start weaning at different times!

You can start weaning by 6 months, but not before 4 months or 17 weeks.

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You can then increase the volume and textures gradually.

Try not to offer too many sweet tastes so not to encourage a sweet tooth!

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Parents quite often choose to do a mix of baby-led weaning and complementary or spoon-feeding.

Baby-led weaning can be good way to develop your little one’s self-feeding skills.

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It is recommended to introduce allergens one at a time from 6 months old and not to delay!

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