37: Problems with weaning

Information: Starting to wean

Introduce daily tastes when hungry and not too tired, sitting with good head control and showing interest in food
Salt should not be added to infant foods due to immature renal system
Introduce lumps gradually
Baby-led weaning is where solid foods are given to hold, rather than the baby being spoon fed. This may improve longer-term food intake regulation
A combination of spoon feeding and baby-led weaning is recommended