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Weaning

What is weaning?

Introducing your baby to solid foods, also referred to as weaning or complementary feeding, starts when your baby is around 6 months old.

Your baby should be introduced to a varied diet, alongside their usual breast milk or first infant formula.

It can be confusing knowing when and how to start introducing solid foods. We're here to guide you through the weaning journey and explain what it all means.

We've got expert NHS advice, helpful videos, tips from other parents, and lots of simple, healthy weaning recipe and meal ideas.

Video: How to introduce solid foods

Find out in this video how you can start introducing your baby to solid foods.

Weaning guides

Ready or not weaning quiz

Take our quick quiz to see if your baby might be ready to start weaning and learn more about the signs and common myths of introducing solid foods.

How to start weaning your baby

Lots of parents wonder when and how to start introducing solid foods – find out the signs they may be ready, when and how much to feed them and what equipment you'll need!

What to feed your baby

From first foods and textures to food groups and beyond, find out what and when to feed your baby once they've started weaning.

Safe weaning

Read about how to prepare, serve and store food carefully to keep your child safe.

Recipes and meal ideas

Introduce your baby to simple, natural foods first. Have a look at Start for Life's recipes and meal ideas for inspiration.

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