The joys of solid foods!   |   View in browser Baby month 7   Hello [*data('91.salutation')|html*], If chomping noises and happy grizzles are common sounds in your kitchen, you and your little one are probably already experiencing the joys of solid foods! This week, we'll inspire you with new recipe ideas and explain how to introduce a beaker...       Month 7 news Your little one is getting more and more independent by the day – they might even be sitting up unsupported! Little fists and fingers are also getting stronger, as baby's grip starts to develop to holding things in the palm and even passing them between hands.       The Expert View Even if you've been feeding your little one from a bottle, introducing a beaker is a whole new challenge! Replace your baby’s bottle with a lidded beaker at one mealtime per day to get them started. Try not to start this when your little one is tired, and remember to keep bottles out of sight so baby doesn’t get distracted. Most health professionals recommend that you cut out all bottles by the time your baby is 12 months old, so don’t worry if your little one is resisting the cup for now - there’s plenty of time.           Need to know Your little one has probably already started working their way through mush and purees. If you're running out of meal ideas, here are a few more from mum of four, Sheree Murphy – including a yummy strawberry and banana smoothie....   Weaning recipes           Tip: Troublesome teeth Teething can be distressing for babies and may result in a few sleepless nights for you both. To ease the discomfort, give your baby cooked carrot sticks or cooled cucumber to nibble on. Just remember to keep a close eye on them as they do!   More tips       Tip: How much is too much? Want to know how your baby should be eating? Our nutrition guide covers everything you need to know for 6-12 month olds.   Read the guide               Helping to build a nutritional foundation for life   **Trial conducted by SMA® Nutrition among 460 parents, United Kingdom, October 2016. NUTRI-STEPS® is our unique blend of ingredients tailored to help support babies' nutritional needs now, and as they grow, every step of the way.     Exclusive Protein Process made using SMA® Nutrition's unique protein technology     Development with Vitamin D & Calcium to support the normal growth and development of bones     Cognition with Iron to help support normal cognitive development     Growth with Omega 3 & 6 to support normal growth and development*   *The beneficial effect of essential fatty acids is obtained with a daily intake of 10 g of linoleic acid and 2 g of α-linolenic acid.

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IMPORTANT NOTICE: The best way to feed a baby is to breastfeed, as breast milk provides the ideal balanced diet and protection against illness for your baby and also many non-nutritional benefits for both baby and mother. We recommend that you speak to your healthcare professional when deciding on your choice of feeding your baby. Professional guidance should also be sought on the preparation for and maintenance of breastfeeding. If you do choose to breastfeed, it's important to eat a healthy, balanced diet. Infant formula is intended to replace breast milk when mothers choose not to breastfeed or if for some reason they are unable to do so. A decision not to breastfeed, or to introduce partial bottle-feeding, will reduce the supply of breast milk. If for any reason you choose not to breastfeed, do remember that such a decision can be difficult to reverse. Using infant formula also has social and financial implications which must be considered. Infant formula should always be prepared, used and stored as instructed on the label, in order to avoid risks to a baby's health. SMA® PRO Follow-on Milk is only suitable for babies over 6 months as part of a mixed diet. It should not be used as a substitute for breast milk during the first 6 months. The decision to start weaning or to use this product before 6 months, should be made only on the advice of a doctor, midwife, health visitor, public health nurse, dietitian or pharmacist, based on baby's individual needs.

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