You’ve made it through the first few weeks of breastfeeding, gotten into a groove over the next few months, possibly went back to work and handling the hectic schedule, and then you see it looming ahead - 6 months! Starting solids (also called complementary foods) is an exciting time, but it’s also another learning curve, for both you and baby. This roller coaster is what parenting is all about - just when you think you’ve got it all figured out, something changes... Just like with any parenting task, there is more than one right way to introduce solid food to your baby. We all know about the lines of cute little baby food jars in the grocery stores. Some people choose to make their own baby food, and others use what is called Baby Led Weaning. We’ll briefly discuss these options here, but you will definitely want to read more about whichever method fits your parenting style.
When your baby reaches 12 months or just beyond, they will probably be getting most of, or all, of their nutrients from their solid foods. You can continue breastfeeding and providing breast milk for as long as you both want. Breast milk continues to provide normal and optimal nutrition and immunities for your baby well beyond the first year of life. But if you’re reading this post, you’re probably not at 12 months yet, so enjoy the next few months of your baby experiencing new foods - and making a mess!
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AuthorCynthia Bischoff, IBCLC, is the owner and provider at Lactation Life, offering lactation consults in Maryland. Archives
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