Baby Food
Starting Solids at Six Months: Myths vs Facts
Readiness is shown by sitting with support, head control and hand-to-mouth coordination. what the evidence actually supports, and what it does not for parents starting solids.
Nomsa Dlamini, RM
Nomsa is a registered midwife with fifteen years in antenatal and delivery care. She reviews SA Baby’s pregnancy, labour and postnatal content and writes our week-by-week series.
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