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Starting Solid Foods: When, What, and How
A guide to introducing your baby to real food.
Starting solids is an exciting milestone. Here's how to do it safely.
When to Start
Around 6 months, when baby can sit with support, has good head control, shows interest in food, and has lost tongue-thrust reflex.
What to Start With
- Iron-fortified baby cereal
- Single-ingredient purees (sweet potato, avocado, banana)
- Introduce one new food every 3-5 days to watch for allergies
Baby-Led Weaning vs. Purees
BLW: Soft finger foods from the start. Baby self-feeds. Messier but builds independence.
Traditional: Start with purees, progress to textures. More controlled, easier to track intake.
Common Allergens
Introduce early (around 6 months): peanuts, eggs, dairy, wheat, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, soy. Early introduction may reduce allergy risk.