Starting solids (2009)

Description

This colourful and clearly presented resource looks at the right time for parents and carers to start introducing solids into a babies diet. This is usually around the age of 6 months, too early and the baby may spit it out, too late and this can affect the healthy development of the baby. The resource provides information on how to start solids, examples of food to be given and food and drinks to avoid.

Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet abstract

When to use this resource

This resource is part of the Growing strong: feeding you and your baby set of resources developed by Queensland Health to help health staff talk with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families about nutrition for babies and young children, in particular introducing solids into a babies diet. It is useful for one-to-one discussions or group presentations.

Contact details

Growing strong co-ordinators
Southern area
Amanda Allen
Ph: (07) 3000 9131
Email: AmandaL_Allen@health.qld.gov.au

Central area
Maureen Chamberlain
Ph: (07) 4920 7383
Email: Maureen_Chamberlain@health.qld.gov.au

Northern area
Tanya Stiles
Ph: (07) 4753 9035
Email: Tanya_Stiles@health.qld.gov.au

Links

• View resource: Starting solids (PDF - 660.0 KB)
• View information: Growing strong: feeding you and your baby
• View website: Queensland Health, Population health

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