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Solid foods: How to get your baby started
What if my baby refuses his or her first feeding?
Know what's off-limits
Preparing baby food at home
Make meals manageable
Content
Is your baby ready for solid foods?
What to serve when
Start simple
Needed nutrients
Baby cereal basics
Add vegetables and fruits
Offer finely chopped finger foods
Add water
What if my baby refuses solid food?
What about food allergies?
Is juice OK?
Know what not to feed
Making baby food at home
Make mealtime fun
Let your baby explore
Use a spoon and cup
Dish out servings
Know when to stop
Know what's off-limits
Preparing baby food at home
Make meals manageable
Content
Is your baby ready for solid foods?
What to serve when
Start simple
Needed nutrients
Baby cereal basics
Add vegetables and fruits
Offer finely chopped finger foods
Add water
What if my baby refuses solid food?
What about food allergies?
Is juice OK?
Know what not to feed
Making baby food at home
Make mealtime fun
Let your baby explore
Use a spoon and cup
Dish out servings
Know when to stop
What if my baby refuses his or her first feeding?
Babies often reject their first servings of pureed foods because the taste and texture is new. If your baby refuses the feeding, don't force it. Try again in a week. If the problem continues, talk to your baby's doctor to make sure the resistance isn't a sign of a problem.
