What is weaning & how to get started
Some simple advice on why weaning is important and how to get started with your weaning journey.
Author: First 1000 Days Team
Weaning equipment checklist
Here is a list of some items that may come in handy to have for your weaning journey.
Keeping iron intakes up after birth
Iron is important to keep your energy levels up as it helps to pump oxygen around the body so it is a good idea to make a conscious effort to keep your iron intakes up after birth – as being a new mum can no doubt be exhausting!
Cooking family meals
Once you start weaning your baby, you can very soon start to give them the same meals as the rest of the family. There are just a few things to bear in mind but it will certainly save you time (and money!) if all the family are eating the same main meal.
Weaning: Stage 3 (9-12 months)
At this stage, your baby should be able for a wider variety of foods in greater textures, and should be able to manage more than 2 textures in one meal. You should base your baby’s meals and snacks around normal family foods and mealtimes.
Weaning: Stage 2 (6-9 months)
Once your baby has been introduced to solids, it is important to continue to progress through the weaning stages. When you and your baby are ready, you can start to increase the amount of solid food your baby is getting. At this stage you should try offering approx. 3 meals a day of about 2-4 tablespoons per meal.
Simple Swaps for Pregnancy
Swap certain foods for others that have a higher nutritional content.
Weaning: Stage 1
The very early stage of weaning is about exploration. During this stage it is important that your baby becomes familiar with taking foods from a spoon. You expect both a mess and some food waste as your baby gets used to this new experience of eating! Stage 1 represents the first 1-2 weeks of introducing … read more >
The First 1000 Days Café
On the 4th and 5th of July 2015, we opened the First 1000 Days Café for one weekend only. The pop up restaurant which was hosted in Airfield Dundrum was a huge success and we had so much fun with lots of mums, dads, babies and toddlers. Our First 1000 Days ambassador Neven Maguire was … read more >
Tips to overcome potential bumps on your breastfeeding journey
Although breastfeeding is natural and beneficial for you and your baby, it is a learned skill and may take a little time, patience and encouragement to help you succeed. But being aware of possible pitfalls and common problems can help you to negotiate these minor bumps and continue on the road as a happy, confident breastfeeder.
