4-6 Months, Your Questions Answered
From our experience in our careline, what we’ve heard from Mums and being Mums ourselves, these are the most common problems that we are faced with at this stage.
If there is something that you are struggling with at the moment that’s not on our list, give us a call! Our team is manned by fully trained staff, many of whom are Mums and some who are mid wives and Nutritionists.
Refusing mashed and lumpy foods
As your baby's chewing skills develop from around seven months, he is getting ready for more textured foods. Not all babies develop this skill at the same time though. Persevere - try mincing food rather than pureeing, eventually mashing it with a fork to get just the right consistency. Read more »
If your baby still refuses lumpy foods, try switching between Cow & Gate recipes designed for Stage 1 and 2. This may help make the transition to lumpy foods smoother!
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