Health Tip: Baby's Transition From Liquid Diet

Some signs it's time for solid foods

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(HealthDay News) -- Most babies typically stick to a diet of formula or breast milk up until about 4-to-6 months of age. When she's ready to start to add solid foods to her diet, she'll give you some signs to let you know.

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Here are some signs your baby may be ready for solid food, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine:

• She is now double her birth weight.
• She can support her own head and neck well.
• With some help, she is beginning to sit up.
• Expressing that she is full by closing her mouth or turning her head away from the food.
• Expressing an interest in solid foods that other people are eating.

-- Diana Kohnle