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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
Is juice OK?
Unless your baby's healthcare professional suggests it, juice isn't recommended for babies younger than age 1.
Most babies don't need juice to have a healthy diet, which already includes mashed or pureed whole fruit.
If you give your baby juice, go for 100% fruit juice with no added sugar. Up to 4 ounces a day can be part of a healthy diet.
Too much juice can lead to diarrhea or diaper rash. Over time, juice can raise the risk of tooth decay and weight gain.
