Frequently Asked Questions - Weaning



Our Expert Health Visitors have answered the following questions on Breastfeeding to aid parents of infants & children 0-5 years. Look through the questions listed below, or use our confidential online Health Visitor support service if you would like to ask your own question.////


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Q When is the best time to start weaning my baby onto solid foods? health visitors response

Q When is the best time to encourage drinking from a cup? health visitors response

Q My son has been weaned onto solids for a few months now, he is eating well but find it hard to get him to have all the milk feeds he needs too! Any hints? health visitors response

Q What is baby led weaning? health visitors response

Q How do I go about introducing solid foods to my baby? health visitors response

Q What foods should I avoid giving my baby? health visitors response

Q Can I add salt and sugar to my babies food? health visitors response

Q I have just started weaning my 6 month old can I give my baby juice and squashes now? health visitors response

Q My baby is 9 months old - Can I give my baby cows milk to drink? health visitors response

Q My baby is coming up to 6 months old and appears to be ready for solid foods do I need to buy any special equipment? health visitors response

Q I am worried because my child is not a good eater. What can I do? health visitors response

Q At what age can I stop sterilising her feeding equipment? I've read in lots of parenting books that it's about six months and also it says the same on both Cow & Gate and SMA nutrition web sites but I just need to be sure? health visitors response

Q My daughter is 1. Is now a good time to stop her daytime bottle feeds? She is drinking milk with her breakfast and has plenty of dairy products throughout the day? health visitors response

Q How much milk is the average 9 month old supposed to have during the day i give my son three 7oz bottles but is starting to go off them? health visitors response

Q I started my baby on solids last week could this be the reason for the change in his bowel movements. It looks more solid darker and smellier and I would like to know if this is normal? health visitors response

Q Since I stopped breastfeeding my child has been on formula milk, he is nearly 2yrs, when is the earliest I can start on semi skimmed and how much does he need? health visitors response

Q My son is 9 months old and he is often constipated. Is there something in his diet I can change to help rather than giving him medication? health visitors response

Q Can I give my daughter soft rusks in a bottle? health visitors response

Q I don't have a lot of money, how can I make sure my baby gets a varied diet on a small budget? health visitors response