Solids portions

[Velvetee]

When a baby gets to the age of being able to consume solids, how do you know how much to give as an adequate portion?

[natalie_1982]

I guess you don't really, you are just guided by them and what they want. I began weaning mini-Nat at 5months or thereabouts, and it began with literally just tastes of food, no more than a teaspoon full. I would always put about 2 desert spoons in a bowl, but she would rarely take more than a couple of baby spoons / teaspoons. Gradually her appetite increased until now (at 10months) she no longer wants bottles (although I give her one before bed) and has four small meals a day. She has a big appetite and is a big baby, but you will know yourself with your own.

Also, if you intend to make your own food including first foods, then a good idea is to make a batch (pureed veg, fruit, etc) and freeze them in ice cube trays defrosting them as and when you need them. I would say that one ice cube size is a good start for when you first start weaning.

[Velvetee]

Thanks Natalie, very helpful. I think I might fret a bit that baby isn't eating enough, but as you say, they'll take what they need.