Babies food choices
A quiz for mums of 6-7 month olds
Breast milk should still be your 6-7 month old’s main source of food. And even though she’s only just started solids, your baby may want to try the foods she sees her family eating. But she's not ready for table foods just yet.
Take this interactive quiz to separate baby food choices truth from myth.
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