How many meals a day should I feed my 6-month-old when starting solids?

Most moms start with one meal a day at 6 months and increase slowly - adding a second meal only once the baby is happily accepting the first, usually after 2-3 weeks. Start with single-ingredient purees to spot allergies before moving to more.

Community Answers from Moms(5)

Here's what moms in our community shared based on their own experience.

1. 1

   Start with one meal a day. After 2-3 weeks, if the baby is eating well, add a second (a fruit works well). Take it slow and increase frequency gradually.

2. 2

   My paediatrician said 1 meal at 5 months and 2 meals at 6 months - but every baby is different, so follow your baby's interest, not a fixed rule.

3. 3

   Introduce single-ingredient meals in the first month to see how your baby reacts to each food before combining them.

4. 4

   At 6.5 months, purees are still appropriate - mashed food often comes a little later. Don't force twice-a-day if she's rejecting or uninterested.

5. 5

   Even if your doctor says 3 meals from the start, many of us found babies eat better when you build up slowly. The goal early on is texture practice, not filling the tummy.