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First bites: a gentle guide to starting solids
When to start, what to try first, and how to keep mealtimes fun. · 4 min read
When is baby ready?
Most babies are ready around 6 months. Look for signs like sitting up with support, good head control and curiosity about your food. Always check with your pediatrician first.
Great first foods
Mashed avocado, banana, sweet potato, iron-fortified cereal and soft-cooked carrots are gentle, easy starters.
Introduce one food at a time
Wait a few days between new foods so you can spot any reactions.
Let it be messy
Squishing, smearing and dropping food is how babies learn. Put a mat under the high chair and enjoy the show.
Milk still comes first
For the first year, breast milk or formula is still baby's main food. Solids are for practice and exploring.