By HENRY | Supporting babies and parents during the introduction of solid foods

Description

Taste Journey is a supportive, engaging resource for professionals helping families introduce solid foods in the first year of life.

Created by HENRY to reflect UK guidance and best practice, this colourful 4-page chart guides parents through their baby’s first tastes and textures from 6 months onwards. It helps reduce anxiety, supports positive feeding experiences, and encourages the development of varied food preferences early on – a crucial step in reducing the risk of fussy eating and obesity.

The chart includes a sticker tracker to monitor food introduction, reactions, and progress – making it fun and practical for both parents and babies. Perfect for one-to-one conversations, group workshops or home visits, this tool supports families through an important milestone in their child’s development.

Ideal for:

• Health visitors, infant feeding leads and early years teams
• Family Hub staff and community nutrition professionals
• Anyone supporting families with babies around starting solids

Why practitioners choose this resource:

• Evidence-based, baby-friendly guide to introducing solids
• Builds parents’ confidence and knowledge
• Encourages healthy food habits from the very start
• Includes sticker tracker to make weaning fun and engaging

Pack includes:

✔ 10 full-colour 4-page fold-out charts
✔ Baby-friendly design with clear illustrations
✔ Includes stickers to track food experiences