Your babys first foods: Mini Parenting Master Class [Video]

Transcript of “Mini Parenting Master Class on your baby’s first foods” video

Feeding babies isn’t just about putting food in their mouths. It’s also about them learning to eat. It’s about them learning to enjoy their food. It’s about a positive interaction between parents and babies and about food being part of that positive relationship.  

My name is Dr. Purnima Menon and this is my Mini Parenting Master Class on your baby’s first foods.

When is my baby ready to try her first foods?

Six months is just about the right time to start introducing babies to first foods. It’s the time when breast milk stops being enough in terms of fulfilling nutritional needs. It’s also a time when children a developmentally ready and are, themselves, interested in trying new foods. So six months is just about right.

What are the best first foods for babies?

It’s quite important that these first foods be as packed with nutrients …