At about 8 months old your baby will be ready to switch to chunkier baby foods. At this time, babies are generally ready to eat a bit more solid food and do a bit more chewing.

Physical & Social Development Signs

• Crawls, first on stomach, commando style
• Can stand when holding onto crib or coffee table
• Developing a grinding action when chewing
• Enjoys feeding himself
• Motor co-ordination improved
• Learning to drink from a cup
• Understands own name

Feeding Tips

• Despite the mess, you can now encourage your baby to feed himself. He may not be good at it at first, but be patient!
• If he needs to chew because of teething, give him a solid teething ring or biscuit
• Variety is still important at this stage, as the foundation built now will affect their life-long eating habits

• Menu Planner
• Common Eating Problems
• Nutrient List