When your baby reaches 12 months old, they should be having 3 meals a day. They may also need 2 healthy weaning snacks in between.
Remember, they don’t need salt or sugar added to their food or cooking water. Children shouldn’t eat salty foods as it isn’t good for their kidneys and sugar can cause tooth decay.
Download this simple, step by step guide to starting weaning
For further guidance and support about what to feed your toddler visit What to feed young children.
Page reviewed July 2026