Starting solids guides
Short guides on the questions parents ask most when starting solids. Each guide ends with the sources it is based on.
Breastfeeding
Drinks
- Fruit juice and other drinks: when and how much?Babies do not need fruit juice in the first year, and only a small amount later on. Sugary, caffeinated and sweetened drinks are not suitable for babies.3 min read
- When can cow's milk become a main drink?Cow's milk as a main drink starts after 12 months. Here is why it is worth waiting, how much milk to offer afterwards and what to know about plant drinks.3 min read
Habits
Nutrition
- Fish for Your Baby: Choose Low-Mercury TypesFish has nutrients that support a child's development. Choose low-mercury types, remove the bones and cook fish all the way through.3 min read
- Preparing powdered formula: hygiene and safetyPowdered formula is not sterile. Clean hands, clean equipment, the exact label measure and safe storage help protect your baby from infection.3 min read
- Rice and Arsenic: Mix Up the GrainsRice takes up more arsenic than other grains. It can still be part of a balanced diet. The key is to vary the grains you offer.3 min read
- Salt and added sugar: spotting the hidden sourcesAdded sugar is not advised in the early years, and baby food needs no added salt. Learn how to find hidden salt and sugar in ready-made foods by reading labels.3 min read
- Vegetarian and Vegan BabiesA plant-based diet in infancy needs careful planning. On a vegan diet, supplements and professional follow-up matter most.3 min read
- Vitamin D Drops: The Basics for Your BabyBreast milk alone does not give a baby enough vitamin D. Who needs drops, and how much, varies by country. Your baby's doctor makes the final call.3 min read
- Why no honey before the first birthday?Honey can cause botulism, a rare but serious illness in babies. Keep honey and foods made with it away until the first birthday, and learn the warning signs.3 min read
Starting Solids
- Allergy signs after a new foodTelling a mild rash apart from an emergency gives you confidence. Learn which signs mean calling your doctor and which mean getting help right away.3 min read
- Do not delay allergenic foodsHolding back egg and peanut does not prevent allergy. Once your baby starts solids, you can offer these foods safely and keep them on the menu.3 min read
- Gagging or choking? Know the differenceGagging is a common, noisy and normal reflex when starting solids. Choking is quiet and needs help right away. Learn the difference and a safe mealtime setup.3 min read
- Is your baby ready for solid foods?When starting solids, your baby's development matters as much as the calendar. Learn the signs of readiness and the behaviors that are often mistaken for them.3 min read
- When to start gluten?The timing of gluten does not change the risk of celiac disease. You can introduce gluten foods along with other solids, in small amounts.3 min read
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Astro Tasarım Simay Yenice · Türkiye · merhaba@lokmini.com