Most health authorities agree that introducing solids around six months is key for babies’ development, with continued emphasis on breast milk or formula in the first year.
The question of when to begin solids can feel weighty for parents, but most guidance points to the same answer: around six months, once a baby shows clear signs of readiness. The NHS says breast milk or first infant formula should remain the main source of nutrition in the first year, with solid food introduced gradually alongside milk.
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