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Solid foods: before you begin

Baby food by age: birth to six months

It's recommended you exclusively breastfeed your baby for the first six months. After that, you can gradually introduce solids. Find out which foods to introduce when and how.

Our eight-week-old baby is continually hungry. Should we start giving her solid food?

When should I introduce solid food to my baby?

Preparing your baby's first foods

Solids: what to buy

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Getting started on first foods

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How to prepare baby food safely

Your baby's immune system is still developing and her tummy vulnerable to bugs and infections. Find out why food hygiene is important and how to prepare baby food safely.

Baby food by age: six months

How much milk does my six-month-old baby need?

What is baby-led weaning (BLW)?

When and how should I add spices in my baby's food?

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Feeding your baby well

Mother offering cereal hoops as finger food to her toddler

Baby food by age: nine to 12 months

At this stage your baby isn't quite ready to eat everything you can eat. But she can still join in with your meals. Find out which foods are safe and which ones to avoid.

Baby food by age: seven to nine months

Are organic foods better for my baby?

How can I get my baby interested in solid foods?

How can I encourage my baby to like savoury foods?

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Milk, water and other drinks

Safe drinking water

Water-borne diseases are common and your baby is vulnerable to viruses, bacteria, and other parasitic infections during her first year of life. Find out how to keep her safe and healthy.

Should I give my baby fruit and vegetable juice? How much?

When should I start giving my baby cow's milk?

Should I give my baby growing-up milk?

Is it true that adding a bit of sugar to your baby's milk, helps digestion?

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Baby food safety

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Food allergies in babies

Find out all about food allergies in babies and children and how to tell the difference between a food allergy and food intolerance.

What is the difference between cow milk allergy and milk intolerance?

Should I avoid gluten in my baby's first foods?

Can I put salt in my baby's food?

Is it safe to give my baby honey?

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Baby food recipes

Baby food: First cereal recipes

Weaning recipes: From purees and soups to khichdi and kheer, try our easy to follow recipes for healthy, tasty and nutritious meals for your baby.

Baby food: First tastes

Baby food: what's next after first foods

Meals for seven months onwards

Eating with the family

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