By 6 months, your baby will be starting to run low on the stores of iron they were born with. So offering iron-rich foods is important.
Tips for preparing red meat:
Video transcript [1]
Iron is especially important for your baby to keep blood and brain cells healthy. Lean meat, chicken and fish contain lots of iron. You can add meat to your baby’s food by:
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