Ready? Let s wean... the way
As easy as 1, 2, 3... Some people will have you believe weaning s quite complicated not HiPP. We ve been helping mums feel HiPP about feeding their babies for over 60 years and we believe weaning can be really simple, natural and enjoyable. Here s how: First things first Give your baby their usual milk feeds Choose a time when they re happy and not too hungry or tired Make sure your baby s sitting upright Don t leave them alone with food Use a small, shallow, plastic spoon A bib will be handy and you might want something to cover you too! Make sure it s fun. Smile. Give praise. Take pictures.
Week one two 1 veg at a time Help your baby develop a taste for natural veg flavour for a week or two before introducing sweeter fruit flavours. Offer a tiny taste of smooth puréed veg. Parsnip, broccoli, or carrots are winners and that s day one done! If your baby s keen, offer them a little more (quantity and variety) each day Don t worry if most of it ends up down their front or on the floor (and it will) they ll get all the nutrition they need from their breastmilk or formula. Make your own: Wash, peel and chop your choice of organic veg and cook gently until soft. Blend into a puree, adding water or your baby s usual milk to get the perfect texture. Serve warm or cold (never hot!). Freeze extra in ice cube trays for another day. Did you know... We only use our own variety of carrot, Dulcis, because it s large, mild and nutrient-rich. Give our Carrots, cauliflower & peas a go and see for yourself!
Week two three Time 2 mix it up Is your little one enjoying their greens? It s time to mix it up. Start to introduce loads of different tastes and new flavour combinations alongside their favourite veggies as long as you avoid a few foods* it really is that easy. What s you baby trying to tell you? Mouth firmly shut? Head turning away from you? They ve had enough Mouth wide like a little bird? They want more. Make your own: Combine veg purées like peas, spinach and potato Add protein to your veg blend in beef, lamb, chicken, fish or lentils Try carbs like soft pasta, mashed potatoes and cereal* Introduce puréed fruit or slices of banana or melon for baby to hold and suck on Add full-fat dairy foods like yoghurt or pasteurised cheese*. * Food to avoid at first Avoid these foods if your baby is under 6 months old: milk and yoghurt, eggs, fish, shellfish, nuts and seeds, soft and unpasteurised cheeses, food that contains wheat or gluten (a protein found in wheat, rye and barley). Tip: Never add salt or sugar, but a tiny touch of herbs or spice might be nice. Try minty peas or cinnamon and apple sauce. Mmmmm.
3 meals a day Over the next few months... As you and your baby gain confidence, keep calm and carry on Add more and more variety, texture and interesting food combinations Following you baby s lead, gradually increase quantities over the next few weeks Start to introduce regular mealtimes Textures can be lumpier from around 7 months. Before you know it success! After a few months your little one will be happily chomping through 3 nutritious meals a day, plus milk and a couple of healthy snacks. Simply and naturally, weaning is complete. And you ll both be feeling totally HiPP about food. Or try HiPP Organic We have a tempting range of yummy organic baby foods from 4+ months buy now from our HiPP online shop! How much milk? It sounds obvious, but the more they eat, the less milk they ll need and the amount they drink will naturally reduce over time. But babies eating 3 meals will still need around 500-600ml of breastmilk or formula a day until they are a year old.
No ordinary baby food Our range is designed to help you to feel HiPP about feeding your baby from weaning until they are three. Nutritious, delicious, and free from pesky pesticides, HiPP is no ordinary baby food. Here s why Organic with attitude We go above and beyond EU Organic Standards to produce only the very best organic produce. HiPP Organic is a family business HiPP has been family run since 1899, and four generations on we re still doing it the HiPP way with pride and care. Baby friendly ingredients From less acidic apples to lower nitrate spinach, we carefully select the ingredients that are best suited to scrummy little tummies. We ve got a HiPP online shop So, you can be confident you ll always have HiPP to hand. Take a look! Green s not just a bandwagon we ve jumped on We ve been devoted champions of nature and sustainable farming since 1956, long before it was hip.