Why is baby-led weaning becoming popular?
Advertisement document.write(”); Since the 1960s the recommended age for introducing solids has moved from three to four and now six months, but the way in which we introduce solids is still geared towards a three month old. Parents and carers traditionally wean their children on to single fruit or vegetable puree or baby rice, moving on to other puree foods as their babies become older, finally introducing mashed foods and foods containing small lumps after several months. According to the World Health Organisation about the recommended age for babies to start solids, parents are advised to introduce solids into their baby’s diet at around six months. At six months old, most babies have strong necks and can sit up if they are supported. Their hand-eye coordination has developed to the extent that they can reach out and start to grasp food and grip it in their palms. Although it’s advised to start the weaning process at six months with mashed foods, it’s also recommended including fin
