did you know? lifestyle "the biggest misconception milk diet for the first 4-6 months of life," getting all the nutrition and healthy fat they need from their milk." signs that baby is ready according to dr nelisiwe paediatrician at nelson mandela children's ready to start solids around six months old they can hold their head in a steady upright position •they can sit with support they have lost the tongue thrust reflex that automatically pushes food out of their mouth they lean forward and open their mouth when offered food they watch you or your plate very curiously when you eat if baby displays a few of these signs earlier at a healthy weight and appears hungry even after their milk consultation with your baby's paediatrician
