You should do baby-led weaning (BLW) 2-3 times a day for infants 4-8 months, 3-4 times a day from 8-12 months, and offer 3-4 meals, and 1-2 snacks a day after age 1 [1].
For the first couple of months of baby-led weaning, breastmilk/ formula remains the primary source of nutrition as babies cultivate their self-feeding skills. Over time, food will make up an increasingly large proportion of your child’s nutrition until they eventually wean off breastmilk/ formula. Formula-feeding is generally not necessary after age 1, however, you can continue to breastfeed up to age 2 (and beyond). Sustained breastfeeding offers a number of benefits for both mother and baby.
Learn more about how to get started with baby-led weaning (BLW) here.
References
[1] World Health Organization: WHO. (2019). Complementary feeding. http://www.who.int. https://www.who.int/health-topics/complementary-feeding#tab=tab_2
