My 6 month old seems to like solids and does not like milk what should I do?

What the evidence says

It's actually pretty normal for a 6-month-old to get excited about solids and seem less interested in milk feeds. Solids are new, colourful, and fun, so some babies act like they'd rather eat than nurse or take a bottle. But at this age, breast milk or formula is still supposed to be doing most of the nutritional heavy lifting, not the solids.

Canadian guidance is clear that at six months, breastfeeding (or formula) is still your baby's main food source, and solids are added alongside it, not instead of it. The same idea shows up in guidance from other countries too: at this stage your baby is still getting the great majority of their nutrients and energy from milk, and solids are more about practice with taste and texture than actual calories.

A simple fix many health sources suggest is to offer the breast or bottle first, then follow with solids, especially in these early weeks of starting food. This way your baby takes in enough milk before filling up on small amounts of solid food. Later, usually by around 9 months, babies naturally shift toward having solids before milk as solids become a bigger part of their diet.

It also helps to keep milk feeds calm and low-distraction, since babies around this age can get easily interested in everything else going on around them. If your baby is otherwise growing well, wetting diapers normally, and generally healthy, a temporary dip in milk enthusiasm usually isn't a big worry. But if it goes on for more than a week or two, or you're worried about growth, it's worth mentioning to your doctor, public health nurse, or a lactation consultant so they can check things are on track.

Try not to worry too much about one bad milk day. Babies' appetites and preferences bounce around a lot at this age, and most settle back into a good balance between milk and solids with a little patience and consistency.