This section will give you a general guide about introducing solids to your baby. It includes lots of tips on getting started and basic food suggestions to try. We provide you with some information from the World Health Organisation on introducing new foods and a quick reference table you can print off with lots of food suggestions as your baby develops.

Make sure you read over the food safety and hygiene area before you start. Keeping the basic facts in mind will keep your little baby safe from germs and dangerous bugs.

Starting Solid Foods

When is the right time to introduce solids to my baby's diet

Weaning Your Baby onto Solids

See the guide of which foods to introduce into your baby's diet, and at what age

Tips for Getting Started

Before getting started, get some tips on introducing solid foods here

Early Nutrition

What do babies need to grow and develop into bouncing babies and healthy active toddlers

Safe Eating and Food Hygiene

Tips to help avoid choking on foods, plus hygiene advice to avoid food contamination

Drinks for infants

Find out why babies need more water than adults to digest their food, plus other tips on drinks for babies

Food Rejection

There are many reasons why babies turn away from food; often disliking a food has nothing to do with it...

Breast and bottle