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Weaning or complementary feeding
This resource has been written by dietitians at Sheffield Children’s NHS foundation Trust.
It is suitable for use by the general population
‘Weaning’ is also called ‘complementary feeding’.
How do I wean my baby onto solid foods?
The following websites provide general guidance and support around when and how to wean your baby onto solid foods:
- NHS Best Start in Life: Weaning – Start for Life – NHS
- Complementary feeding (weaning) – British Dietetic Association (BDA)
- First Foods for Babies Starting Solids – Solid Starts
- Choking and gagging on food – Start for Life – NHS
- Weaning your premature baby – Bliss
- First Steps Nutrition: Eating Well: The First Year (free or pay what you can)
- Caroline Walker Trust has meal and snack ideas for different ages: The Caroline Walker Trust – Evidence based reports which provide nutritional and practical guidelines
Eating well first year of life: Layout 1
Eating well for 1 to 4 year olds ideas for snacks: Layout 1
Eating well for 1 to 4 year olds ideas for tea: Layout 1
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Disclaimer
Please note: this is a generic information sheet relating to care at Sheffield Children’s NHS FT. These details may not reflect treatment at other hospitals. This information is not intended as a substitute for professional medical care. Always follow your healthcare professionals’ instructions. If this resource relates to medicines, please read it alongside the medicine manufacturer’s patient information leaflet. If this information has been translated into another language from English, efforts have been made to maintain accuracy, but there may still be some translation errors. If you are unsure about any of the guidance in this resource or have specific questions about how it relates to your child, always ask your healthcare professional for further advice.
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