Start with 1 to 2 teaspoons of baby rice or a nice smooth vegetable puree. Over time you can slowly build up the amount of non milk food given at one feed. When an infant is taking about 5 teaspoons (one pod) at lunchtime, add in a second spoon feed at a a different time of day.
The idea is to gradually build up to 2 or 3 spoon feed per day. Aim to give your baby more vegetables tan fruit to prevent baby from developing a sweet tooth. Once your baby is happily taking vegetable and fruit purees, it is recommended that you mix in some pureed Iron- rich foods, such as meat,fish, well cooked eggs (from 6 months), beans and lentils.
The idea is to gradually build up to 2 or 3 spoon feed per day. Aim to give your baby more vegetables tan fruit to prevent baby from developing a sweet tooth. Once your baby is happily taking vegetable and fruit purees, it is recommended that you mix in some pureed Iron- rich foods, such as meat,fish, well cooked eggs (from 6 months), beans and lentils.
- Texture: Slightly thicker puree without lumps.
- Number of meal per day: Two to three meals per day, approximately one or two pods for each meal.
- Milk Feeds: Breastfeed on demand or give the usual amount of formula, offering solids after feed. Take care when introducing solids not to reduce your baby's milk intake, as milk is still the most important factor in growth and development.