Starting Solids: A Guide for Parents

Starting solids is an important milestone for your baby. Dr. Aayushi Singh, Paediatrician and Neonatologist at Cloudnine Hospital, SB Road, Pune, explains when and how to start complementary feeding, the signs that your baby is ready, and the right food textures and consistencies to introduce at different stages. She also shares foods to offer and avoid, why breastfeeding should continue, and tips for responsive feeding without force-feeding.