weaning tips for parents

Weaning your baby is possibly one of the most contentious and conflicted areas of parenting and one that you are likely to hear a huge amount of conflicting information about.  Let’s look at 5 core concepts that will help you make sense of weaning: Babies wean at different ages according to when they are ready and need solids. Do not offer your baby solids before 4 months of age but do try to have started the process by 6 months of age. Watch her cue’s for readiness – interest in what you are eating, holding her head up well and not being satisfied with milk alone. While you wean, continue to breastfeed and make sure that your baby’s milk feeds remain the priority until 6 months...