Moving on to finger foods? Follow our child-led weaning checklist

It’s important for your child to have a balance diet that’s nutrition filled during the transition to solid food.

Every day you give your child three meals and a snack or two. That’s four to five “plates” in which to provide your growing child all the micronutrients he needs to grow healthy to develop as he should.

Most children have their own ways to tell you whether they are hungry or full. How you respond to these cues will help your child understand your reactions and his own expectations.

As your child eases into a steady routine of eating times, you can begin to build good eating habits.

During your child’s growing years, it is important to have the right amount of nutrients to support that growth. Macronutrients are nutrients required in big quantities for our bodies.

At the age of six months, your child will begin to show signs of readiness for the transition to first solid foods.

When little children move on to solids, they still need just as much iron.

At 6 months old, your growing child will begin to need more to meet their nutritional needs.

As your child grows older, you will begin to notice a big difference in your child’s eating habits. At this age, it is common for children to begin eating less, while becoming selective about what they eat.

As a parent, you may be often worried about whether your child is getting enough iron daily. However, on the other hand, you may also be concerned about providing too much iron for your child.

You’ve probably encountered this before. You’ve just made an effort to make the most excitingly delicious meal for your child. 

Your child’s nutritional needs should be varied in a balanced baby diet that provides energy and support your child’s rapid growth.