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 | Baby's first solid foods | Babies don't need all their teeth to begin chewing solid foods. They are clever little creatures who can use their firm gums to master a chewing action early on; however, remember that in the first year of baby's life, solid food is a complement to milk, rather than a replacement.
Baby Tellfresh® storers give you an easy way to create all manner of different meals for your baby, providing variety and also texture to develop baby's taste. You can also choose to give baby meals that you know contains only the best ingredients. By doing this, your baby is learning about the color, texture, smell and taste of food
Begin gradually
If you are not sure how much food to provide as a meal, ask at your local health centre. Every baby is different. They reach their own food milestones at different times and when their body is ready. As long as babies gain weight and are happy it can be assumed the amount of food they are being served is sufficient.
Begin with something like a smooth puree and then progress slowly to a coarser mash by nine months. As babies grow they can be given more texture and by 12 months they can generally chew little pieces of finger food (but it should not be too hard as it can catch in their throat). At this stage, if they want to feed themselves, it's best to let them find their own way, even if they make a mess; it is another learning experience.
For safety, a plastic spoon should be used as there is more chance of injury with a metal one. Babies should never be left on their own when eating, just in case they hurt themselves or have trouble swallowing the food.
The sense of taste
When you taste baby food it will probably seem very bland. That's because adults have far fewer tastebuds than babies. To a baby, food will taste quite different and more intense, so never gear the taste to your own palate. | |
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