6 to 8 months
Advice for your Baby - 6 to 8 Months
Learn why solid food provides nutrients for your baby and develops important little muscles for chewing and even speech. Discover our insights here.

What is Baby-Led Weaning?
Apart from the traditional 3 stage process of introducing solids, you may find other ways or methods to follow. One in particular that is getting some hype is a method called ‘Baby Led Weaning’ and is based on the self-feeding characteristics of breastfeeding.

Selecting the Right Baby Formula
A few select babies may have specific dietary needs, and there are a number of specialised baby formulas on the market which are made specifically with these formula fed babies needs in mind.

Introducing Solids For Your Baby
The most recent Australian Guidelines recommend the introduction of solid foods at around 6 months. The age of your baby is one indication that your baby will be ready for solid food, there are a number of other visual cues to look out for.

How To Start Your Baby on Solids
Breastfeeding will continue to provide your baby with important nutrients up until 12 months and beyond. However, as they grow bigger, they will need solid foods in addition to breastmilk in order to meet additional energy and nutrient needs such as iron which your milk will not provide.

How to Prepare Baby Formula
Safe preparation of baby formula is important for your baby’s health. Like any food preparation we need to consider good food hygiene practices, it doesn't need to be complicated - We've got some tips for you.

How to Introduce New and Healthy Foods
There will be plenty of time for occasional treats when your baby is an older child, however particularly in the two years when your baby’s tastes are developing, it is important for them to stick to natural wholesome baby food.

Baby Meal Planner 6 to 8 Months
After baby has started on solid foods, start experimenting with soft lumps and bumpy foods. The lumps help your baby to develop chewing skills and develop tongue strength which can assist with speech development.

Breastfeeding for beginners PART 3: Get comfortable
Check out these four tried-and-tested breastfeeding holds that help you both relax and encourage your baby to latch on well. Which one works best for you?

Sleep SOS
Is your baby struggling to settle to sleep? Still getting up lots of times in the night? Being woken up before sunrise? Try these ideas for helping your little one get the sleep they need for happier days for everyone.

Your 10-12-month-old’s activity planner
You may have noticed your baby is moving more and more every day—it may sometimes feel like they’re in constant motion! That’s great, as all this activity is helping to make their muscles strong for crawling and learning to walk.




