Question

My baby is 6 months and 2 weeks old and still refusing food. I have given him a variety of food but he didn't enjoy any. What should do?

Answer

It's only natural to be concerned when your baby doesn't start weaning when you expect him to. Rest assured, all babies are different and start weaning at different times.

 

Signs that he's ready to wean may be taking an interest in the food you are are eating, being less satisfied with milk alone or waking in the night when he has previously slept through. It's also important that he can hold his head up without support before starting to wean.

 

If you've found that your little one pushes food back out with his tongue when you've tried to feed him, then it's probably that he's just not ready. Wait a week or so and try again. If he simply doesn't like the food, then do keep trying with individual tastes and flavours as you may need to offer the same taste 8 times before he likes it.

 

Good luck and do let us know how you get on.

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