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.
Up to 6 months
Up to 6 months
From birth until around 6 months old, your baby will get all the nutrition it needs from breast or formular milk.
6-7 months
6-7 months
Baby’s regular milk plus simple, soft pureés made from one or two fruits or vegetables, baby rice and lentils.
7-9 months
7-9 months
Baby’s regular milk plus simple, soft pureés made from one or two fruits or vegetables, baby rice and lentils.
9-12 months
9-12 months
​​​​​​​Less milk, thicker purées, more chopped foods, cheese and eggs, more finger foods like chopped soft fruits and vegetables, toasted bread, with dips, soft sandwiches.
13-23 months
13-23 months
​​​​​​​Expanding the variety of foods to include many family foods. Eating family meals.
24 months upwards
24 months upwards
​​​​​​​Eating family meals.