Six months is an exciting milestone, as your little one is finally ready to try his first solid food. He'll still get most of the nutrition he needs from breastmilk or formula milk, so don't worry if he doesn't eat much at first. The important thing is just to have fun exploring different flavours and textures together.
Now that your baby has been learning and exploring the world for half a year, he's got an impressive set of skills. Chances are he can imitate sounds, blow raspberries and roll onto his front, though he may not be able to roll back again just yet. Find out what to expect next.
If he isn't already, your baby may soon be keen to get mobile. You may see him trying to pull himself along on his tummy. This commando-esque movement shows he's well on the way to fully crawling.
There's a reason why breakfast is known as the most important meal of the day. Your body needs a boost first thing to help you get through the morning, particularly if you've had a night of interrupted sleep. Protein such as eggs, or slow-burning carbohydrates like porridge will give you the energy you need for your busy day.
It can be particularly tempting to skip breakfast if you're trying to lose weight. But research suggests that people who eat breakfast actually tend to be slimmer than those who don't.
If you're not used to eating in the mornings, try to start with a piece of fruit. This will get you off to a great start with your five-a-day. For more ideas, see our easy ways to eat more fruit and vegetables.
Try eating at the same time as your baby. This may make mealtimes a little chaotic at first, but letting your baby see you enjoying your food will encourage him to eat well, too. And it may be easier for you to eat while your baby's safely strapped into his highchair.
When starting solids, try to offer your baby foods that you don't like yourself. He or she may well love them! It really makes me smile when I see Hannah enjoying healthy foods that I hate, such as sprouts and broccoli.
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Your baby may now be able to sleep for up to seven hours in one go, though that doesn't mean it'll happen every night! Learn more about what to expect from your baby's sleep at six months.
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