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Feeding & nutrition tips
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Even though you won't necessarily notice changes day to day, you'll be amazed by 6 months at how much your little one has developed. The amount of change that's happening under the surface is incredible. Studies* show that new born babies' brains are about a third the size of an adult's at birth, and that they rapidly grow to just over half the size of an adult's within three months. This is why it's so important that your little one gets the right nutrition to support their growth and development.
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Expressing your breast milk |
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Having a baby with a healthy appetite is great, but it can sometimes feel like all your baby does is feed. That's okay, it's perfectly natural. However you can give yourself a bit of a break by expressing your breast milk. That way, dad, aunt or a willing best friend can take a turn at feeding your baby while you take a well-earned nap.
Here is our guide on how to express and store breast milk, as well as our handy checklist for a healthy breastfeeding diet.
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Getting ready for weaning
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When to start weaning
It's not recommended to introduce solids until around 6 months, but all babies are different, so check with your health visitor or public health nurse. To see if your baby is getting ready for weaning, signs to look for include:
- Good eye, hand and mouth co-ordination enabling them to pick up food on their own
- Showing an interest in what you're eating and reaching out to grab it
- Staying in a sitting position and holding their head steady.
Check out our smart checklists on weaning including weaning shopping list and how to start weaning – written by our resident dietitian.
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