Current guidelines from all UK health departments suggest that infants do not need food other than milk until about 6 months of age. 

Babies at about 6-months-old are physiologically ready to eat solid foods. It is a myth that babies who wake in the night, chew their fists or look interested in food before the age of about 6 months need solids, they may just need more frequent milk feeds.

Health visitors and their teams play an important role in supporting families to introduce solid foods and baby led weaning - helping parents with information on when and how to introduce solid foods safely. Please see the resources below to help support your practice.