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It is getting used to his or her new loving family, as well as its naps, bedtime and feeding times. All it needs now is more nutrients and to begin trying solid foods, which will introduce more textures and flavours to your baby\u2019s world. \r\n","description":"<h2><span style=\"font-size: 20pt;\"><strong>A Mother\u2019s Guide: Introducing Solids to Your Baby<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">At 4 to 6 months of age, your baby is a bundle of joy! It is getting used to his or her new loving family, as well as its naps, bedtime and feeding times. All it needs now is more nutrients and to begin trying solid foods, which will introduce more textures and flavours to your baby\u2019s world.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">As a general guide, most babies by ages 4 to 6 months are ready to begin eating\u00a0solid foods\u00a0as a complement to breast-feeding or formula-feeding.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Signs your baby is ready for solid foods<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Introducing solid foods to your baby is an opportunity to create a happy, healthy and adventurous eater. When your baby shows these signs, you can begin introducing solid foods:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">has good head and neck control and can sit upright when supported<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">shows an interest in food by looking at what is on your plate<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">reaches for your food<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">opens mouth when you offer food on a spoon<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Helpful tips when introducing solid foods<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Introducing solid foods is the start of an exciting adventure! Fruit and veggie pur\u00e9es are the best place to start, before moving on to mashed foods, then minced and chopped foods. By 12 months, your little angel should be eating around three small meals a day.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">When introducing solids, start with 1-2 teaspoons of pur\u00e9ed foods before increasing gradually according to your baby\u2019s appetite.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Between 6 to 8 months, you can transit from smooth to lumpy textures to finger foods. This helps your baby learn how to chew, which helps with your baby\u2019s speech development. It also helps to encourage self-feeding and prevent feeding difficulties as your baby grows.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">By the time your baby is 12 months old, he or she can eat food with the same texture as everybody else!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">You may introduce solids in any order, as long as you include iron-rich foods with the right texture. There is also no need to introduce just one food at a time unless you have a family history of food allergies. Introducing one new food at a time can help with identifying allergic reactions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Exploring new recipes with your baby is a fun and enjoyable process. Offer your baby the opportunity to try home-cooked meals and a variety of foods, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">vegetables \u2013 such as cooked potato, carrot or beans<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">fruit \u2013 such as banana, apple, melon or avocado<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">wheat, oats, bread, rice and pasta<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">dairy foods such as yoghurt and full-fat cheese<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">meat, fish, pork, legumes and cooked egg \u2013 but not raw or runny egg<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.pigeon.com.sg\/products\/home-baby-food-maker-6-in-1\">Pigeon Home Baby Food Maker <\/a>is a convenient and compact baby food maker to self-prepare nutritious and delicious meals for your baby.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Stages of Baby Food <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">There is a staged approach to expanding your baby\u2019s range of flavours and textures. To keep you on course throughout the process, we lay down what stages 1, 2 and 3 entail.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11814\" src=\"https:\/\/pigeon.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Tips-Advices-for-Food-Preparation-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"910\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pigeon.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Tips-Advices-for-Food-Preparation-1.jpg 910w, https:\/\/pigeon.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Tips-Advices-for-Food-Preparation-1-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 910px, 100vw\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Stage 1:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">You can start with <strong>simple, single-ingredient <\/strong>pur\u00e9es when your baby is 4 to 6 months old. This helps you spot and identify a\u00a0food allergy\u00a0or sensitivity. Once you have proven your child\u2019s tolerance to individual foods, you can try various combinations of flavours on your little foodie.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">With plenty of amazing baby pur\u00e9e recipes out there, there is an endless variety of flavours to start with. Examples include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Pea pur\u00e9e<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Banana pur\u00e9e<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Avocado pur\u00e9e<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Carrot pur\u00e9e<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Orange juice<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">For the first four listed above, consider mixing with a little breast milk, formula or water to thin it out further. Don\u2019t fret if your baby refuses the pur\u00e9e \u2013 it is normal for your baby to reject the pur\u00e9e the first few times as he or she is still learning to swallow.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">To get your baby get started on this important phase of discovery, here is one of the best baby pur\u00e9e recipes around:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Pea pur\u00e9e recipe<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-11759\" src=\"https:\/\/pigeon.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/stage1_peapuree-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"478\" height=\"850\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">You may replace peas with any ingredient of your choice to create the perfect pur\u00e9e for your baby!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Stage 2:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">By 7 to 9 months old, your baby will be ready to experience more solids. This is when you can start experimenting with soft lumpy foods and make thicker pur\u00e9es with <strong>multiple ingredients<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Remember to introduce one new ingredient at a time and combine foods that your baby is not allergic to. You can also add meat and other proteins at this stage, or even earlier if your pediatrician gives the OK.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Ready to expose your baby to more complex flavours? Remember to start with small amounts and go slow. Here are some possible creations:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Basic Baby Porridge<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Banana, Blueberry &amp; Avocado Food Pur\u00e9e<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Basic baby porridge recipe<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-11761\" src=\"https:\/\/pigeon.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/stage2_babyporridge.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"478\" height=\"850\" \/><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Ikan bilis powder<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Sprinkle this powder in replacement of any other condiments onto your baby\u2019s food for a more nutritious and wholesome meal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-11762\" src=\"https:\/\/pigeon.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/stage2_ikanbilis.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"478\" height=\"849\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Banana, blueberry &amp; avocado food pur\u00e9e recipe<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-11763\" src=\"https:\/\/pigeon.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/stage2_banana.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"478\" height=\"849\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Stage 3:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Once your baby is successful with Stage 2 foods, you can move on to Stage 3 when they are around 9 to 12 months old. This is the best time to slowly transition your baby to table food.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Stage 3 baby foods include chunkier pur\u00e9es and mashes. Many babies also naturally advance to adult food and complex combinations, finely minced or softened. For instance, you could give your little darling small, cut-up pieces of meatballs or soft carrots. Don\u2019t hesitate to add dairy, such as\u00a0cheese\u00a0or\u00a0yogurt, to the menu.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Examples of Stage 3 foods include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Cheesy mashed potato with carrot and broccoli<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Carrot Muffin<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Carrot muffin recipe<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-11765\" src=\"https:\/\/pigeon.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/stage3_carrotmuffin.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"478\" height=\"849\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Baby Food Diary<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Track your child\u2019s nutrition by keeping an accurate record of what your baby is eating and drinking each day. This helps you identify any reactions or digestive issues such as constipation or eczema, so that you can avoid those foods in future. When your baby\u2019s doctor or paediatrician enquiries about your little one\u2019s nutrition, you will have all the answers at your fingertips.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Keep a food diary by simply recording foods or drinks consumed by your little one each day. For instance, for lunch on Monday, you could record 1 tablespoon pur\u00e9ed sweet potato. For dinner, you could record 1 tablespoon of pur\u00e9ed apple. Start out slowly, experiment with flavours, and feed your baby with confidence!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","tips":{"title":"A Mother\u2019s Guide: Introducing Solids to Your Baby","tips":false}},"jetpack_sharing_enabled":false,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/pigeon.com.sg\/wp-api\/wp\/v2\/blogs_articles\/3640","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/pigeon.com.sg\/wp-api\/wp\/v2\/blogs_articles"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/pigeon.com.sg\/wp-api\/wp\/v2\/types\/blogs_articles"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pigeon.com.sg\/wp-api\/wp\/v2\/media\/3644"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/pigeon.com.sg\/wp-api\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3640"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"blogs_articles_categories","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pigeon.com.sg\/wp-api\/wp\/v2\/blogs_articles_categories?post=3640"},{"taxonomy":"blogs_articles_tags","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pigeon.com.sg\/wp-api\/wp\/v2\/blogs_articles_tags?post=3640"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}