{"id":4315,"date":"2021-05-31T12:22:08","date_gmt":"2021-05-31T09:22:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/invidyo.com\/blog?p=4315"},"modified":"2021-06-04T16:34:42","modified_gmt":"2021-06-04T13:34:42","slug":"best-age-start-solid-foods","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/invidyo.com\/blog\/en\/best-age-start-solid-foods","title":{"rendered":"What Age is Best to Start Solid Foods?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Introducing solids to your baby is a huge milestone. But it is also important that solids are introduced at the right time because up until a certain age, milk should be the main source of a baby\u2019s nutrition.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best age to start solid foods is when they are past<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/nutrition\/infantandtoddlernutrition\/foods-and-drinks\/when-to-introduce-solid-foods.html#:~:text=The%20American%20Academy%20of%20Pediatrics,are%20about%206%20months%20old.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 6 months<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of age. Even when solid food is given to baby starting at 6 months, it is important to know that their main source of food should still be breastmilk or formula. Starting solids is only meant to get them accustomed to the different textures and flavors.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When baby turns 7 to 8 months, they are able to eat different types of solid foods.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every 6 month old will respond differently to solid food. A good way to check if your baby is ready for solids is if they actually eat the food you give.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the food comes right out, then they are not ready at this point in time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"when-should-i-introduce-solid-foods-and-juices\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When Should I Introduce Solid Foods and Juices?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Solid foods should be introduced to your baby when they turn 6 months. However, it is important to note that the solid food should not replace their primary source of food which is breastmilk or formula.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Juices, on the other hand, can wait till they turn 1 years old. This is because juices contain a lot of sugar which can cause some potential problems, like tooth decay and digestive problems.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your main goal should be to introduce a solid fruit instead.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some babies, even if they have turned 6 months, might not be ready for solids just yet. This is nothing to be alarmed about &#8211; every baby is different.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your baby <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/infant-and-toddler-health\/in-depth\/healthy-baby\/art-20046200\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">should be ready for solids<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if they:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can hold their head up in an upright position,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can sit up without support,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are mouthing their hands and toys,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are showing a desire to eat by leaning forward.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your baby rejects the solid food, despite fulfilling the above requirements, that is normal. You can try again after a couple of days, but don\u2019t force them to eat.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Introducing solids to your baby is a huge milestone. 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