Question

My baby girl is 6 months old and doesn't eat her lunch, whatever I give her. She eats breakfast and dinner without any problems. Do you have any tips?

Answer

At 6 months of age, little ones are new to the world of food. So it may take a while for them to work up to eating 3 times a day, particularly as they still need about 500ml their usual milk a day.

 

So it sounds like your daughter is not hungry in the middle of the day. As she grows, you will find her appetite naturally increases, so keep offering her food regularly but don't worry if she doesn't seem to want much. Let her decide when she's had enough, as forcing her to eat when she's not hungry can set up problems with eating in the future.

 

As a guide, have a look at my menu planner for 6 months for ideas on how much food to offer.

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