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Table 1 Responses given when asked appropriate age to introduce specific foods.

From: An exploration of knowledge, attitudes and advice given by health professionals to parents in Ireland about the introduction of solid foods. A pilot study

Row %

Appropriate age

Early

On Time/Later

No Response

Wheat

Over 24 weeks

10%

60%

22%

Rice

Over 17 weeks

34.5%

41.5%

16%

Cow's Milk

Over 52 weeks

16%

60%

16%

Meat

Over 17 weeks

5%

64%

23%

Poultry

Over 17 weeks

6%

63%

23%

Fish

Over 24 weeks

32.5%

39%

20.5%

Eggs

Over 24 weeks

25.5%

46.5%

20%

Yoghurt

Over 24 weeks

38.5%

33%

20.5%

Honey

Over 52 weeks

20%

25%

47%

Fruit

Over 17 weeks

61.5%

13%

17.5%

Vegetables

Over 17 weeks

59%

14%

19%

  1. *8% of respondents indicated that they never discuss weaning
  2. Recommended minimum age for introducing solids were based on the current guideline of minimum weaning age of 6 months for breastfed babies and 4-6 months for formula-fed babies as per ESPGHAN.