Welcome to your 8 month SMA® Baby Club email! You might have had your hands full this month as your little one gets to grips with a wider range of food. Plus, your little one is getting stronger and stronger, so there's a lot to keep up with...
You and your baby
Month 8 news
Your little champ is growing more curious by the day. Baby's brain is working overtime to understand the world, so they'll turn to hear a voice or look at something that catches their eye. They are also able to sit unassisted and get into a sitting position from lying on their belly. After all, it won't be long until they're crawling, cruising and toddling around all by themselves...
The Expert View
You and your baby are probably moving on from mushy foods and purees. Soft finger foods will be going down a treat and you can also start thinking about food mashed up with a fork – like fish or potatoes. Remember, your little one is still getting most of their nourishment from milk (breastmilk or about 500ml if your baby is on formula), just don't introduce cow's milk just yet.
Ready to introduce a beaker or cup into your routine? A lot of mums aim to do this at this stage and have all bottles cut out by 12 months. It's best to try introducing the cup at a meal time, when baby is not too tired.
Tip for you
Tip:
Storing and reheating food
Check out our tips to store and reheat food safely for your little one.
SMA® Nutrition have been leading research in baby nutrition for over 100 years and have produced a range of follow-on milks, from 6 months+, expertly developed with nature in mind to help support babies' unique nutritional needs.
Development
With iron to help support normal cognitive development in baby's brain.
Growth
With vitamin D and calcium to support the normal growth and development of bones.
Immunity
With vitamin D to help support the normal function of a baby's immune system.
Get £5 cashback now
If you haven't tried SMA® Baby Club rewards yet, you can already claim a one-time only £5 cashback* on SMA® ADVANCED Follow-on Milk 800g, SMA® ORGANIC Follow-on Milk 800g and SMA® PRO Follow-on Milk 800g by uploading your first receipt so don't miss this chance!
You can then claim a £5 cashback for every third tin** purchased.
**Open to UK residents, 18+. Offer ends at 23:59 on 14.08.2021. T&Cs apply.
**Three tins of the same product must be purchased, either in a single transaction or separately. The offer cannot be claimed until the third tin has been purchased. Valid till receipt(s) will be required showing each such purchase.
Get some expert help
You can talk about weaning or anything else that's on your mind with expert mums. Our Careline team are available 24/7 via our live chat, by phone and by email. Remember, we're always on hand to help.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Breast milk is best for babies and breastfeeding should continue for as long as possible. SMA® PRO Follow-on Milk, SMA® ADVANCED Follow-on Milk, SMA® ORGANIC Follow-on Milk and LITTLE STEPS® Follow-on Milk are only suitable for babies over 6 months, as part of a varied weaning diet. Not intended to replace breastfeeding.
