He won't eat lumpy foods

Nutritionist Caroline says: Some babies are reluctant to move to lumpier foods when they are being weaned. This tends to be more common in babies who are weaned late or haven't been offered lumpy foods before 9 months old.

Around their first birthday, many babies go through a phase of preferring familiar foods and being reluctant to try new things. Try to be patient and continue offering new tastes and lumpy textures alongside the foods your son will eat.

Encouraging him to feed himself is also important. Give him a suitable spoon so he can reach into his bowl, and offer a variety of finger foods to encourage him to bite and chew.

Although milk is still an important part of your son's diet, he needs less than when he was a younger baby. Around 600ml a day is sufficient and if he's drinking more it could be taking the edge off his appetite, so give him milk at the end of mealtimes, from a free-flow lidded beaker or cup.

Your son will gradually get the hang of eating family foods and if he is growing and developing normally there's usually nothing to worry about. However, talk to your health visitor if you are concerned. 

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