Signs That Your Baby Is Ready for More Than Just Breast Milk or Formula
Holds his head up and has good head control
Sits with help or a little support
Opens his mouth when seeing a spoon
Takes food from a spoon and moves it into his mouth, instead of spitting it out
Begins to chew
Uses his whole hand to grasp and hold on to things
Uses a cup with help
Continue to breastfeed or give baby iron-fortified formula. It is still your baby’s main food. Feed your baby it until he turns one. If you are breastfeeding, you can continue as long as you and your baby want after the first birthday.
