From around 6 months
Most babies are ready for solids at around 6 months. Look for all three signs below together, not just one, before their first spoonful.
The three signs
These usually appear together at around 5–6 months. If you're unsure, your health visitor or GP can help.
1
Your baby can stay in a sitting position and hold their head steady on their own.
2
They can look at food, pick it up and bring it to their mouth by themselves.
3
They swallow food rather than pushing it back out with their tongue.
