Baby Foods & Nutrition

Starting solids is a messy but exciting journey! Here's a guide to introducing foods.

Foods

First Foods (4-6 Months)

Single-ingredient purees to test for allergies and get them used to textures.

  • Mashed avocado
  • Sweet potato puree
  • Mashed banana
  • Oatmeal baby cereal

Exploring Flavors (6-8 Months)

Mixing ingredients and slightly thicker textures.

  • Apple and spinach puree
  • Carrot and peas mash
  • Yogurt (whole milk, unsweetened)
  • Soft scrambled eggs

Finger Foods (8-12 Months)

Encouraging self-feeding and pincer grasp.

  • Puffs or teething crackers
  • Soft roasted carrot sticks
  • Very soft pasta pieces
  • Small pieces of soft fruits (berries cut in half)