The stages of feeding

This guide outlines the different stages of feeding, showing which foods should be included at each of the feeding stages and aiming to make the journey as simple, rewarding and as much fun as possible. It offers expert tips and advice on how to keep your baby happy and healthy during the transition from a milk-only diet to first solids and beyond.

Milk-only diet - from birth until around 6 months

First tastes - from around 6 until 7 months

Next steps - From around 7 until 9 months

Getting more adventurous - From around 9 until 12 months

Toddlers - from around 13 until 23 months

Pre-school and beyond - from 24 months upwards