Wean In 15: The Podcast Episode 2: When To Start Weaning & What To Start With
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Apr 16, 2020 
Infant nutrition specialist Charlotte Stirling-Reed and Joe discuss the starting age and foods for weaning babies. They delve into sweet vs savory first foods, developing taste preferences, and offer great suggestions for initial weaning foods.
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Weaning Age
- Start weaning at around six months.
- Before then, milk provides sufficient nutrition.
Weaning Signs
- Look for three key signs: sitting up with steady head and neck, self-feeding, and swallowing more than spitting out.
- These signs indicate readiness for weaning.
First Foods
- Introduce savory and bitter flavors early.
- Babies are born with a preference for sweetness from milk.