Tag: Solids

5 Tips on feeding your baby through to toddlerhood

Minerals for babies Minerals are natural substances that are absorbed by your baby’s body through food and other supplements. They are necessary for many bodily functions, particularly the growth of your child. Minerals like chromium, copper, iodine, iron, selenium, and zinc are called trace minerals because you only need very small amounts of them each […]

Appropriate finger food for babies and what to avoid

From about 7 – 9 months is a good time to allow finger feeding. At that age most babies have developed fine motor skills – the ability to make small, precise movements – and can pick up small pieces of food and feed themselves. By encouraging finger feeding, you help your child develop independent, healthy […]