Welcome to our last weekly email. And welcome to the wonderful world of weaning! Time is flying by and you might already be thinking about getting your little one started on solid foods. If you are, we've got recipes and hygiene tips to get you going.
You and your baby
Week 24 news
And they're off! Some babies start moving around about now. It might be a bottom shuffle, or a commando crawl, or a puppyish roll, but off they go. Some won't move for months, so don't worry if yours isn't yet. They have a better focus now, so they'll be excited by seeing smaller items, like their teddy bear's nose.
The Expert View
Moving on to solid foods is an exciting stage for both you and your baby. There are lots of new flavours and textures for your little one to try, and it's important to make sure that baby gets food from all 5 food groups. To help you and your baby get the hang of it, we've compiled a guide to weaning, full of top tips and how tos.
When you're preparing food for your baby, hygiene is really important. Make sure to always thoroughly wash your hands, as well as bowls, cutlery and beakers. Always wash high chairs with soapy water or antibacterial wipes. Remember, your little one's immune system is still developing.
Tips for you
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The perfect portion size
Struggling to find a little container for baby sized portions of puree? Try an ice cube tray.
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There's no email next week...
...Because our emails will be monthly from now on. But don't forget that if you need a helping hand, our Careline team are here if you have any questions or need to talk.
Get some expert help
Remember our Careline team is always on hand to help. You can talk to our expert mums about weaning or anything else that's on your mind. Get in touch 24/7 using our live chat, by phone or by email.
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.
