How can parents recognise the right time to offer other foods to their breastfed baby?
At around six months, or possibly later, your baby will let you know when she is ready for extra foods. She may seem unsatisfied even after a few days of more frequent breastfeeds. She may try to grasp food from your plate (or somebody else?s), or show an interest in eating when you do. Keep in mind though, that babies of this age (and earlier) often try to grab everything, and put things in their mouths. If this is the only indicator, you may like to wait a little longer. Let your baby take time to learn new skills. Some babies obviously relish the opportunity to try new foods. Others are very fussy and indicate their disapproval at being given food that isn?t breastmilk. If your baby does not show interest in family foods, wait a week or two before offering them again. Some babies are seven or eight months old before they begin solid foods.
Although, he does seem to like sipping on my glass of water occasionally, and seems to know what he's doing when he does, too. Is there another sign of readiness I can watch for?
). He also helps out with the washing, dishes, floors, etc PLUS does most of the night feeds. We're sort of a reverse set here 
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