Key things to know

Here are the really important things to remember about feeding babies 6–8 months of age:

• After 6 months, your baby needs food in addition to breastmilk in order to grow well.

• You should try to feed your baby at least 4 food groups every day, and all food color groups, except for the diary and dairy products food group each week.

• Babies should not have any dairy or dairy products until they are 12 months old.

• Babies might not be good eaters at first. This is just because it is new and they are not used to it. Keep trying but be patient.

• Continue to breastfeed on demand day and night, as often as the baby wants. You can expect to breastfeed about 8 times during the day and night when your baby is 6-8 months.

• There are many foods you can give a baby learning to eat solid foods. Just make sure you have the right texture.

Mashing beans, sweet potatoes, and fruits

Pounding omena (to add to porridge)

Grinding nuts (grind VERY fine to add to porridge

Grating root vegetables, boiled egg

Mincing vegetables

Shredding beef, fish, poultry