Q:My baby bay has been breastfed for eight months and now refuses to take a bottle or sippy cup.I'm worried that he doesn't eat enough solid food and he's not getting enough milk from me.Any advise?

A:From around 6 months babies are generally ready for more solid foods.The best option is to maintain a relaxed approach to food,but consistent.Your milk supply will increase the more you offer,but keep your baby's options open by offering finger foods,a small baby spoon and let him try suitable foods from your plate.Realistically,in the beginning he may just squish,smell,hold and lick food before any of it's actually eaten.This is all a normal,healthy approach and an important step in weaning,so give lots of smiles and positive eye contact.Once he's taking some foods,include the recommended vitamin drops ( vitamins A,B,C and D from your chemist) in it too.Keep going with a feeder beaker filled with water by showing him how to do it,and eventually he will try it himself.