Weaning your baby onto first foods

Everything you need to know about introducing your baby to solid foods, including the best time to start, ideal weaning foods and recipes, how much your baby should be eating, foods to avoid, and tips to help make mealtimes easier.

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Baby weaning: how to get started with first foods

Messy? Hell yes! But weaning your baby DOES NOT need to be stressful. Introducing solid…

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Weaning: when is the right time to wean?

Over the years the guidelines as to when to start weaning have changed dramatically. Your…

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The 7 best weaning foods (and when to give them)

It's so easy to get stuck in a rut when weaning your baby and give them the same foods day…

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Amazing weaning recipes

Nutritious and delicious purees and baby-led weaning recipes to get weaning off to a great start...

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Weaning chat

Netmums Parent Supporters are on this board every weekday evenings to answer your queries…

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Baby-led weaning

Ready to wean your baby but want to avoid purees? Baby-led weaning could be the answer. You…

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The best products for successful baby-led weaning

Here are our essentials for successful baby-led weaning – please note all can be wipe cleaned!

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Foods and drinks to avoid giving your baby

Unsure what food and drink your baby can have and when? Here's everything you need to know…

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The best buys for weaning and feeding your baby

Here are our favourite weaning buys, with everything from bibs to spoons and cups to bowls…

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Top tips for weaning your baby

Many say that, in their opinion, baby led weaning is the way forward. Baby led weaning…

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Finger food for babies

Whether you're doing baby-led weaning or traditional spoon-feeding, giving your baby finger…

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Weaning: vegetarian babies and toddlers

A recent survey found that around 3% of people in the UK are vegetarian (eat no meat, fish…

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The best highchairs for babies and toddlers

Here are our top choices, from easy-fold compact models, to those that grow and change with…

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Drinks for weaning babies

When you start weaning your baby, you’re not just introducing her to solid food, but also…

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The best training cups and beakers for babies and toddlers

Once you start to wean your baby, you should move them onto using a cup or beaker at mealtimes.

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Weaning: preparing purees

If your baby is approaching 6 months, you're probably thinking about starting to wean.

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How to store and heat baby food on the move

Read on for the must-know guidelines on travelling with baby food.

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How to shop for baby bibs

Discover what to look for when choosing a bib for your baby.

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When can babies eat meat?

Find out when it's safe to give your baby meat. Plus, get tips on how to prepare meat for…

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When can babies have cow's milk?

Find out when it's safe to give your baby cow's milk, plus get tips on the best type of…

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When can babies eat eggs?

Find out when it's safe to give your baby eggs (including runny eggs), plus get tips on how…

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When can babies eat bread and toast?

Find out when it's safe to give your baby bread and the best types of bread for babies.…

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When can babies have chocolate?

Find out when it's safe to give your baby chocolate, and get the latest health advice on…

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Aldi Organic Mamia Stage 1 Fruit Pouches: ‘There is nothing I would change’

You want to give your baby the best start in life. That means choosing weaning foods that…

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Christmas food ideas for babies

If it's your baby's first Christmas and you're excited for them to join in on Christmas…

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Aldi Mamia Breakfast Smooth Yogurt and Rice Pouches: ‘I really recommend these from one parent to another’

Looking for yummy breakfast ideas for your baby or toddler? With no lumps or fruit bits,…

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6 signs your baby is ready to start weaning

It’s the question on many a new mum’s lips: When is your baby ready to start weaning?…

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What nobody tells you about weaning

After months of breast or bottle-feeding your baby, it’s the moment you’ve been waiting for…

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How to get your baby to eat a rainbow

It can be tricky for parents to know what foods to feed their baby, especially when it's…

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Every weaning parents' picnic must-haves

The sun is shining which means one thing: it’s picnic time. But while eating al fresco is…

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