{"id":20331,"date":"2023-09-14T20:24:52","date_gmt":"2023-09-15T00:24:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abccliniquesante.com\/services\/nutrition-virtual-service\/food-introduction\/"},"modified":"2026-09-03T20:19:05","modified_gmt":"2026-09-04T00:19:05","slug":"food-introduction","status":"publish","type":"services","link":"https:\/\/abccliniquesante.com\/en\/services\/nutrition\/food-introduction\/","title":{"rendered":"Food introduction"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Around six months of age, your child can begin exploring complementary foods. This new stage can also raise many questions: When should you start? What signs indicate that your child is ready? Which approach should you choose?<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>During a consultation with our <a href=\"https:\/\/abccliniquesante.com\/en\/services\/nutrition\/\">registered dietitian<\/a>, you can explore the different developmental signs to look for and determine whether your child is ready to begin introducing foods.<\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2>Choosing an Approach That Works for Your Child<\/h2>\n<p>There are several approaches to introducing foods, including <strong>baby-led weaning (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.inspq.qc.ca\/mieux-vivre\/alimentation\/aliments\/diversification-alimentaire-menee-par-enfant\">BLW<\/a>)<\/strong>, pur\u00e9es, and other methods.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Your registered dietitian can help you choose the approach that best suits your child and your family\u2019s needs. This way, you can begin this new stage with personalized guidance and greater confidence.<\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2>Getting Started With Food Introduction<\/h2>\n<p>Your child\u2019s first food experiences can come with many questions. Which foods should you offer first? What portions should you provide? How should you introduce allergens? How can you reduce the risk of choking?<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/abccliniquesante.com\/en\/equipe\/jasmine-brousseau-virtual\/\">Our registered dietitian<\/a> can guide you through each of these steps and provide the recommendations you need to support a safe introduction to foods while respecting your child\u2019s unique development.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The goal is also to create a positive food environment where your child can gradually discover new textures, flavours, and ways of eating.<\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2>Support Throughout the Journey<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Introducing foods is a gradual process that evolves over time. Regular follow-ups allow you to stay attentive to your child\u2019s needs and adapt their diet as they grow and develop. Our registered dietitian can support you as your child\u2019s diet evolves, helping ensure that their nutritional needs are met while supporting their growth and development. Every child develops at their own pace. You don\u2019t have to navigate this stage alone: personalized support can help you move forward with confidence, one new discovery at a time.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":20054,"parent":35148,"menu_order":0,"template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-20331","services","type-services","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v25.6 (Yoast SEO v27.7) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Food introduction - ABC Clinique Sant\u00e9<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/abccliniquesante.com\/en\/services\/nutrition\/food-introduction\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Food introduction\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Around six months of age, your child can begin exploring complementary foods. 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