What is weaning?
This is the introduction of the first solid foods to a baby who has only ever had breast milk or baby bottle formula.

Why wean?
Solid foods are important for the development of lip, tongue and jaw movements and new tastes and textures help encourage babies to eat a good range of foods. Babies also reach a point where breast or formula milk is not enough to help them grow.

When to start?
We recommend that weaning starts when your baby is between five and seven months old, the age they are from their birth date and not from their corrected age date.

For more information, download our Weaning factsheet here

For further information download our booklet Weaning your premature baby

Further advice, support and publications can be requested by phoning our Family Support Helpline on freephone 0500 618140. The line is open from 9am to 9pm, Monday to Friday. You can also email us at enquiries@bliss.org.uk