. The right textureIt’s not just the taste of a food that can put a baby off, but also the texture. Some babies prefer very smooth purees; others would rather have their food lumpy, or even feed themselves with chopped finger food. Experiment with different

bearing in mind, as iron deficiency is quite common in a western child's diet - partly because many iron-rich foods have a strong taste not usually tolerated by kids, and partly because you need vitamin C intake to maximise the iron's effect. To have both

meals and snacks. In reality, the amount he takes on a daily basis is likely to vary according to how much solid food he eats, but at this age, most babies are likely to have a breastfeed or 7oz bottle on waking and at bedtime, with a smaller feed mid