How do you start solid foods?
⚡ Short answer: Starting solids is an important milestone.
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bir anne · Feeding
How do you start solid foods?
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Starting solids is an important milestone. The widely accepted approach is to begin around 6 months (which the Turkish Ministry of Health and WHO also recommend). Signs your baby is ready include: sitting up with support, holding their head steady, and showing interest in food they see.
Start with just one food, midday rather than at breakfast. Common first choices: pureed cooked vegetables (potato, carrot, squash), applesauce or pear puree, or rice cereal mixed with thinned breast milk or formula. Offer a single new food for 3-5 days and watch your baby's reaction; this helps you spot any allergies.
Portions start tiny—1-2 teaspoons—and grow over time. The puree should be smooth but not so thin it slides off a spoon. Solids don't replace the main feeding at first; breast milk or formula is still the main nutrition—offer it before or after the solid.
Don't start solids before 6 months, and avoid honey, cow's milk, added salt, and sugar in the first year. Your baby might refuse things at first; try again the next day without pressure. This is exploring, not forcing.
If weight gain slows or you see serious digestion trouble, check with your pediatrician.
⚕️ 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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