According to the World Health Organization (WHO) and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), complementary feeding should begin at around six months of age. However, the exact timing can vary based on individual development and readiness. Signs of readiness include:
Ability to sit up with minimal support. Showing interest in food, such as leaning forward and opening the mouth. Loss of the tongue-thrust reflex, which automatically pushes food out of the mouth.
