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Avoid extremesof temperatures.Do not addsugar, fats, salt.Use ababyspoon,only ¼ to ½teaspoon.7 - 12 months softlumpy and finger foodsBreast milk (or infant formula)is still an important part of yourbaby’s diet but she’ll now alsoenjoy a wider variety of foodsfrom each of the food groups.Do notmix foods.Around 7-8 months yourbaby begins to make chewingmovements. She can havesoft lumpy foods and progressto finger foods. See recipesthat follow.From 12 months onwardsyour child should have familyfoods cut into bite-size pieces.Don’t panic...Your baby’sbowel habitsmay change when theystart solid foods.Eating solidfoods takespractice.If your babyis not keen, try againin a few days.37Foods For The First Year