Current guidelines from all UK health departments suggest that infants do not need food other than milk until about 6 months of age. 

Babies at about 6-months-old are physiologically ready to eat solid foods. It is a myth that babies who wake in the night, chew their fists or look interested in food before the age of about 6 months need solids, they may just need more frequent milk feeds.

Health visitors and their teams play an important role in supporting families to introduce solid foods - helping parents with information on when and how to introduce solid foods safely. Please see the resources below to help support your practice.