The NHS describes three signs together around six months: steady sitting with head control, coordinating food towards the mouth, and swallowing food rather than pushing it out.
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Signs of readiness for solids
Skills that help a baby begin eating solid food.
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What does “Signs of readiness for solids” mean?
Skills that help a baby begin eating solid food.
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