Question
My baby is now 75 days old, and I’m worried that if I don’t feed them enough, they won’t be getting enough to eat. When should I start providing solid foods?
Answer
According to nutritionist recommendations, babies should start being introduced to solid foods after 4 to 6 months of age. Introducing solid foods too early may interfere with the intake of breast milk or formula milk. A baby’s taste buds are most sensitive at around 6 months, and exposing them to a variety of foods at this time can help prevent picky eating issues later on. When introducing new solid foods, you can let the baby try them before breastfeeding, but do not let them eat. If the baby still feels hungry after breastfeeding, then you can give them the solid food.