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When your baby is around 6 months old, they will be ready for their first solid foods.
Introduce your baby to simple, natural foods first. Have a look at Start for Life's recipes and meal ideas for inspiration.
To keep bones and muscles healthy, we need vitamin D. From late March/early April to the end of September, most people make enough vitamin D from sunlight on their skin.