Introduction to solids
Introduction to solids: A few weeks before to just after 6 months, guided by infant’s readiness (CPS Caring for Kids), start iron containing foods to avoid iron deficiency. A variety of soft texture foods, ranging from purees to finger foods, can be introduced.
Allergenic foods: For all infants, including those at high risk for allergies, allergenic foods (especially eggs and peanut products) can be introduced with other solids around 6 months, but not before 4 months, as guided by the infant’s signs of readiness. Once allergenic solids are introduced, they should be fed a few times a week to maintain tolerance.
Timing of introduction (CPS) | Allergy check | Food Allergy Canada
Parent Resources
Government of Canada
Nutrition for Healthy Term Infants Birth to 6 Months – Health Canada
Breastfeeding and Infant Nutrition - Public Health Agency of Canada
Caring For Kids - Canadian Paediatric Society (CPS)
When your Child is a Picky Eater - Canadian Paediatric Society – Caring for Kids
Iron Needs of Babies and Children - Canadian Paediatric Society – Caring for Kids
Weaning Your Child From Breastfeeding - Canadian Paediatric Society – Caring for Kids
Feeding Your Baby in the First Year - Canadian Paediatric Society – Caring for Kids
About Kids Health - The Hospital for Sick Children
Appetite Slump in Toddlers - The Hospital for Sick Children – AboutKidsHealth
Breastfeeding learning hub - The Hospital for Sick Children - AboutKidsHealth.
https://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/breastfeeding
Other Sources
Pediatric Nutrition Guidelines (Birth to Six Years) for Health Professionals - Ontario Dietitians in Public Health (ODPH)