Nursery World - A parent's guide to weaning (1)

With recent changes to weaning guidelines and conflicting advice from family, friends and the media, it is easy to see how weaning can be a confusing time for parents. When should you start weaning?

When should you start weaning?

By six months your baby will need more than just milk. Recommendations are to start at six months, so there is no rush. Solids should not be given before 17 weeks.

Babies are very good at telling you when they are ready. They may start waking up more during the night, be more hungry between feeds, be more interested in your food or start putting their hands into their mouths more.

When you begin weaning choose a time of day that you and your baby are most alert, happy and relaxed.

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