Introducing solids can be both exciting and daunting. Here are some tips to help make it easier:

1. Start at a time when both of you are relaxed. Mornings tend to be better than later in the day.
2. Always offer breast milk or formula first as this remains the most important source of nutrition.
3. Don't worry if your baby only takes very small amounts for the first few days. It may take up to a week or so for your baby to eat more than a teaspoon or two.
4. Begin with iron fortified baby rice cereal, which is easiest to digest and the least likely to cause an allergic reaction.
5. Remember to make sure the cereal is very runny at first until he is used to slightly thicker textures.
6. Try introducing simple vegetables and fruits. Babies tend to like naturally sweeter varieties like carrot, sweet potato, squash, apple, and pear. The greater the variety of colours offered - green, orange, red and yellow foods - the greater the nutritional benefit.
7. Introduce new foods three to five days apart to allow your baby to appreciate each new taste and texture and to easily identify any food allergies. If he doesn't like a particular food, leave it for a few days and try again. It can take up to 10 tastes for your baby to accept a new flavour.