Stop feeding babies who can’t sit up yet

This is the most important sign of readiness to eat. If your baby can’t sit up yet, they’re not safe to swallow anything except infant milk (breastmilk and/or formula) 👶🏽

But what does “sitting relatively unassisted” look like? In this video I’ll show you babies who are sitting up well enough to start, and those who aren’t ready yet 👀

I hope the visuals of all of the babies in this video will help you determine whether or not your baby is ready to start solid foods 💕

…and, just a friendly reminder that not all babies are ready to start solid foods right at 6 months 😌

00:00 Is this baby ready to start solid foods?
00:14 Introduction: Katie Ferraro, baby-led weaning dietitian
00:27 Why wait until a baby is 6 months to start solid food?
00:51 Why is sitting relatively unassisted important for safety?
01:10 Videos of babies who are sitting well enough to start solid foods
01:47 How long should a baby be able to sit for?
02:03 When should a baby sit on their own?
02:32 Baby can sit on the ground but not in a high chair
02:57 What to do if the baby can’t sit on their own yet
03:23 Videos of babies who are not ready to start solid food
03:48 Get a copy of my 100 FIRST FOODS list on this workshop

🌱 Help your baby safely learn to eat 100 FIRST FOODS™ when you join my digital program BABY-LED WEANING with Katie Ferraro: https://babyledweaning.co/program

💯 Grab your copy of my original 100 FIRST FOODS™ list on this free online video workshop BABY-LED WEANING FOR BEGINNERS: https://workshop.babyledweaning.co

🎧 Listen to and learn the ins and outs of baby-led weaning and hear from other feeding experts on my podcast BABY-LED WEANING with Katie Ferraro: https://link.chtbl.com/hykfyzyN?utm_m...

📲 Follow me on Instagram for more infant feeding information and videos @babyledweanteam:   / babyledweanteam  

👩🏻‍💻 Visit my website for more education about starting solid foods safely with baby-led weaning at https://babyledweaning.co/

All of the information provided in this video is provided for educational purposes only and is not intended to supersede or replace the guidance or instruction of your primary care practitioner. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified healthcare provider regarding a medical condition. In the event of a medical emergency, contact your local emergency assistance.