When is it time to wean? Lucy Upton, Paediatric Dietitian and Feeding Therapist, gives us some guidance
When to wean (introduce your baby to solid foods) is one of those things that has been debated over generations. You might hear from friends or relatives that weaning should start now, while others are sticklers for 'not before 6 months'. We asked Paediatric Dietician and Food Therapist, Lucy Upton, for her advice on when weaning is really right for a baby.
What is weaning?
Baby gyms and reaching – why they go hand in hand
Baby gyms are great for encouraging babies to reach out and grab at what is in front of them. This early skill, although led by their gross motor movements, will support their fine motor skills as they learn that they can use their fingers to grab and bring an object towards them.