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.

Baby Nutrition | Stages of feeding

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.

Baby Nutrition | Stages of feeding

6-7 months

Baby’s regular milk plus simple, soft pureés made from one or two fruits or vegetables, baby rice and lentils.

Baby Nutrition | Stages of feeding

7-9 months

Baby’s regular milk plus simple, soft pureés made from one or two fruits or vegetables, baby rice and lentils.

A Baby plate filled with fresh cucumber porridge and toast

Baby Nutrition | Stages of feeding

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.