- Your bones stop growing around the time you're 30
- The longest bone in your body is the thighbone
- Some bones join together as you grow
- One of your arm bones is called 'Humorous!'
- You have a bone that used to be a tail!
- Bones are hard outside but soft inside
- Your bones are alive and growing inside you
- Jumping is good for your bones
- Two bones in your feet carry most of your weight
- The smallest bone in your body is in your ear
- Your spine is made up of 33 bones
- Joints connect bones and absorb shocks
- There are 206 bones in your body
- There are 14 bones in your face
- There are 8 bones in each wrist
- Your bones consist of 50% water
- Bones are living tissue
- The smallest bone is in the ear
- The strongest bone is the jawbone
- Strong bones need calcium
- Strong bones need vitamin D
- Giraffes have the same no. of neck bones as us
When should I start weaning?
Is there a correct age?
The Department of Health and Children recommends exclusive breast feeding for the first 6 months of life. The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) says that 4 months is the earliest age at which to introduce solids.
Before the age of 4 months, your baby’s digestive system is not mature enough to cope with solid foods, and their introduction could lead to food allergies. After 6 months, babies need to start solid foods as the iron stores which have been built up before birth begin to diminish. If you have any questions about when to wean your baby, please consult with your healthcare professional.