World Health Organization (WHO), suggested that baby must be exclusively breastfeed until 6 months. The reason to wait is  because mother’s milk will provide the nutrients needed for the baby to grow and develop. However, we know that baby can tolerate food a little earlier starting on their 4th month. Every baby is different, so you might look at some signs of your baby when she is ready for solid foods.

The followings are the signs that I considered before I let my baby try solid food:
1. My baby seems hungry all the time.
2. My baby is putting and chewing her fingers in the mouth.
3. My baby is excited whenever I am eating. She shows interest in what I am doing, sometimes extending her hand.

I actually introduced solid food to my baby exactly on her 5^th months. I started giving her Rice-based Milk Cereal and I make a home-made puree. My baby is still young, so she still needs to consume more milk. According to my baby’s pediatrician, a baby at this age must still be fed for about 500-600ml of milk a day.

I do note the feeding routines of my baby. I feed my baby with milk in the morning and other milk feeds throughout the day. I let her eat the puree in mid day, where she is very active so that she will be attentive to what she is eating. Another bottle of milk before bedtime.

Home-made puree is the best first  solid food that you must let your baby try. So, I allot some time to cook my baby’s food. You can also see video below on how to make puree (Credits to: www.thefoodrecipe.com – Baby Food Recipes Link