Is your little one about to start solids? Our Paediatrician Expert Dr Lexi Frydenberg has you covered with this week's episode of The Expert Guide to Parenthood.
Episode 30 - Starting Solids with Paediatrician Expert Dr Lexi Frydenberg
Dr Lexi covers:
- Is there a certain age when we should start solids?
- How do I know my baby is ready for solids?
- Are there some readiness signs to look for in my baby?
- Does my baby need to be able to sit independently?
- What equipment do we need?
- Is there a particular time of day we need to start?
- What are the best foods to start with?
- Is purée or baby led weaning better?
- How much do I give a baby when I start?
- Is the amount of solids I give impacted by whether I am breastfeeding or formula feeding?
- What about when baby is 9 months and 12 months, does the amount change?
- Are there any foods babies are not allowed to eat?
- How do you introduce Allergens?
- Is it any different if parents are allergic?
- Why is variety important in the first year of starting solids?
- Does introducing food affect my baby's bowel motions?
- Why is it important to let my child get messy with their food?
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