Can I start weaning my baby before 6 months?Updated 6 days ago
The NHS recommends starting weaning at around 6 months, giving your little one time to develop so they can cope with solid foods. If you’re considering starting earlier, we recommend speaking to your GP or health visitor first for advice on what’s right for your baby.
There are a few key signs of readiness to look out for, which should appear together:
- Baby can stay sitting and hold their head steady
- Baby can coordinate their eyes, hands and mouth to pick up food and bring it to their mouth
- Baby can swallow food rather than pushing it back out