Emphasize that no cereal or other solids should be placed in the bottle. Discuss the importance and indications for immunizations and reassure and answer questions. Generally start with cereals and introduce fruits and vegetable during the next 2 months. Important to discuss amount of foods to be fed and how often. Children will usually let the parents know when they are full and there is no set amount that they need to feed.
Babies have the right of refusal.
It is a good idea to not place juice in bottles. Safety issues-electrical outlets, hiding cords from appliances and curtains and blinds, cabinets need to be locked, stairways protected, adjusted hot water temperature to below 120 F to prevent accidental scalding. Increased drooling and placing of things in mouth starts at this age although most infants do not have teeth until they are about 6 months old. 6 Months Assess growth and development. Starting to sit, transfers objects, babbles, rolls over May introduce chicken and beef.