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Weaning signs: is your baby ready?
By Clare Firth on 01/10/2012 11:10:59
From waking at night to stealing food from your plate, we explain the signs that your baby is ready to move on from milk
Weaning is a big milestone for your baby, and getting the timing right plays a big part on how successful – or stressful – the process is for both of you. But it’s not always easy to spot the signs of readiness. Some are easily missed; others can
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Take the stress out of messy eating
By Clare Firth on 01/02/2011 20:09:48
Tearing your hair out over mucky mealtimes? Follow our dos and don'ts for a calmer weaning experience
You’re not a fully-fledged mum until you’ve had at least one porridge-in-hair incident, and if you haven’t reached that stage yet, chances are you will soon. Between seven and nine months, your baby is making rapid progress with weaning, tackling
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How to get started with baby purees
By Clare Firth on 01/10/2012 11:39:39
You don't need to be a Nigella to whip up yummy meals for your newly weaning little one when you follow our quick and easy guide
When your little one is ready to start weaning, unless you’re going down the baby-led weaning route, making purees is going to be something you'll be doing quite a lot over the next few montsh. Of course there are lots of yummy jars of baby food out
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Seven ways to solve fussy eating
By Clare Firth on 02/09/2012 12:58:11
Are you despairing of your baby ever eating a decent meal? Read our tried-and-tested strategies for increasing his food intake
1. Tempt his tastebudsYoung babies naturally prefer sweeter flavours, so think about how you can make savoury tastes more appealing to those tiny tastebuds. Try combining sweet and savoury purees, such as carrot and apple, and gradually increasing the proportion of savoury to swe...
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Foods you shouldn't give your baby at 7-9 months
By Clare Firth on 06/10/2012 13:13:12
Which cheese is OK for your baby? Is it OK to give her eggs or cow's milk? We have the answers
bran, brown pasta and brown rice, as babies can get too full and not eat enough calories. High fibre foods can also interfere with your baby’s absorption of key nutrients.How to overcome common weaning problemsHow to deal with a fussy eater
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Drinks for your baby at 10-12 months
By Clare Firth on 29/11/2010 05:08:43
Your baby still needs around a pint of milk a day. We explain how to keep this in her diet and how much water she should be drinking
milk feeds from a bottle, but if you’re offering milk during the day, now is a good time to start offering it in a cup. Dental experts recommend weaning your baby off bottles at 12 months old to avoid problems with her teeth, so it’s sensible to get her
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