Solid start

Imagine drinking only milk the whole daythe first six months of your life. Then suddenly, you are served foods of vibrant colours, interesting textures, unfamiliar smells and different tastes! Now, this is what your baby sees when he is weaned. Whether it is an exciting adventure or a frustrating phase, weaning or the introduction of solids to babies, is indeed an important milestone for various reasons. Nutritionally, weaning fills a baby's diet with more energy and nutrients to meet his increased needs, now that milk alone is insufficient. Physically, a baby develops eating skills, which includes biting, chewing, swallowing, drinking from a cup and eating with a spoon. As various types of...