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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
Offer finely chopped finger foods
By ages 8 months to 10 months, most babies can handle small amounts of finely chopped, soft finger foods. These can include soft fruits, vegetables, pasta, cheese and well-cooked meat. They also can include foods that dissolve in the mouth easily, such as baby crackers and dry cereal.
