6 to 8 months
The words likely aren’t there yet, but you can tell your baby’s ready to say “Hello” to solids—as well as the little muscles they help develop.
Teething begins at different times for different babies, although most have already started by six months of age. The first tooth usually appears in the middle of the lower jaw, known as the bottom front teeth.
Om-nom-nom. Your baby’s around 6 months old and she’s probably showing signs of being ready for her first bites of food.
So, how will you feed your newborn? It’s a common and important question for any parent.
Formula. It’s full of nutrition—but how you prep and store it can serve up some questions, too.
By Dr. Jeff Habert, family physician
By Dr. Dina Kulik, pediatrician
By Dr. Ted Jablonski, family physician
By Dr. Ted Jablonski, family physician
By Dr. Dina Kulik, pediatrician
