Introducing Solids

If your 6-month-old baby is just starting solids at this stage, start slowly, preparing a very small amount of whatever food you have chosen, to begin with. Nurse or bottle feed your baby first and then offer your little one solids. I

It’s important to remember that baby’s milk continues to be more important than solids at this age – don’t worry when baby won’t eat more than a few bites.

CEREALS

Try mixing together the grains that your baby has had without any reaction(s) – Brown Rice and Oatmeal with Pear Sauce for example.

FRUITS

Begin making your own fruit combinations once the baby has had several fruits without any reaction(s). After 8 months old – you may wish to try offering raw ripe fruits.

VEGGIES

Veggie combinations are great to offer now. Ensure that all veggies have been previously offered without any reaction(s) prior to mixing & matching. After 8 months old – you may wish to try offering soft cooked veggies diced up or tiny chunks and bits.

PROTEIN

Once your baby has reached 8 months old, try offering tofu finger cubes dusted with Cheerio “dust” or other cereal “dust”. Many pediatricians are now recommending Meats as first foods due to the Iron content – ask your pediatrician.

Make photos of your baby eating solid food, upload to the App. Write what food the little one liked/disliked.