Solids & Sleep

What actually matters around 6 months

A simple guide to help you understand how starting solids and baby sleep really interact.

Around six months, many parents start asking the same questions:
“Why has my baby’s sleep changed?” and “Should we start solids now?” Starting solids is an exciting time but it's something that can also feel daunting, and you may be wondering what's important and what's just noise. 

This guide was created by me, a Certified Holistic Nutrition Consultant and Aleisha, an Internationally Certified Family Sleep Coach to help you understand what’s actually happening during this stage, and how to support your baby through it.

Inside the guide you’ll learn:

  • How starting solids can affect baby sleep

  • Common developmental changes happening around six months

  • Readiness signs to look for before introducing food

  • When to offer your baby’s first meals within the day

  • Simple, nutrient-dense foods to begin with

  • Practical ways to support sleep during this transition