How should I gradually increase solid food amounts by week?
⚡ Short answer: Starting with first spoonfuls is a great step.
Anonymous
bir anne · Feeding
We've started with first spoonfuls. How should I gradually increase the amount week by week?
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Starting with first spoonfuls is a great step. Over the weeks, the pace of increasing looks roughly like this:
First 2-3 days: One meal a day, 1-2 teaspoons — just for getting used to it and watching for allergies.
End of first week: If your baby tolerates well (no spitting, refusing, gas/diarrhea), you can increase to 1-2 tablespoons and slightly thicken the texture.
Weeks 2-3: Move from 1 meal to 2 meals a day. Total portion can reach 2-3 tablespoons per meal.
Around 1 month: Can be 2-3 meals, each meal 4-6 tablespoons — depending on your baby's appetite.
Key point: Try each new food alone for 3-4 days and watch for allergic reactions (rash, diarrhea, vomiting). The amount matters less than reading your baby's "full" signals (turning head away, pushing spoon, relaxed body). These cues matter more than portion size. Rushing past them means unnecessary force-feeding.
⚕️ Health note: This answer is for general information only; it is not medical advice. Every baby is different — for decisions about your baby's health, consult your pediatrician.
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