πŸ₯Baby Food Introduction Guide

Get personalized feeding schedules, allergen introduction timing, and safety tips based on the latest 2025 guidelines. Help your baby develop healthy eating habits from the start.

πŸ€” What Is Baby Food Introduction?

Think of introducing solid foods like opening a culinary passport for your baby - that's their journey to discovering flavors and textures! Our guide provides personalized feeding schedules based on 2025 pediatric guidelines, safe allergen introduction timing, and milestone tracking. Every baby's first bite matters!

πŸ‘Ά Baby Information

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πŸ“‹ Your Feeding Plan

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βœ… Is Your Baby Ready for Solids?

Check off the signs your baby shows to assess readiness for solid foods

Sits up with minimal support
Good head and neck control
Opens mouth when offered food
Swallows food instead of pushing out
Reaches for and grasps objects
Shows interest in family meals

πŸ₯„ First Foods by Category

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Vegetables
  • Sweet potato (mashed)
  • Carrots (steamed & pureed)
  • Broccoli (well-cooked)
  • Peas (mashed)
  • Butternut squash
  • Green beans (soft)
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Fruits
  • Banana (mashed)
  • Apple (cooked & pureed)
  • Pear (ripe, mashed)
  • Avocado (soft pieces)
  • Peach (peeled, soft)
  • Blueberries (mashed)
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Grains
  • Iron-fortified baby cereal
  • Oatmeal (smooth)
  • Rice cereal
  • Quinoa (well-cooked)
  • Barley cereal
  • Soft bread pieces (8+ months)
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Proteins
  • Well-cooked egg (6+ months)
  • Smooth peanut butter (thinned)
  • Soft-cooked chicken
  • Fish (boneless, soft)
  • Tofu (soft pieces)
  • Beans (mashed)

🚨 Early Allergen Introduction (4-6 months)

Research shows introducing common allergens early can reduce allergy risk by up to 81%

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Peanuts
4-6 months (smooth butter/powder)
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Eggs
6 months (well-cooked)
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Dairy
6 months (yogurt, cheese)
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Tree Nuts
6-8 months (nut butter/flour)
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Fish
6-8 months (boneless, soft)
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Wheat
6 months (baby cereals)

πŸ›‘οΈ Safety Guidelines

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Choking Prevention
Always supervise feeding. Avoid whole grapes, nuts, popcorn, and hard candy. Cut foods into small, soft pieces. Learn infant CPR.
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Foods to Avoid
No honey before 12 months (botulism risk). Avoid cow's milk as main drink before 12 months. No added salt or sugar.
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Food Safety
Wash hands before feeding. Sterilize utensils. Store foods properly. Don't leave perishable foods out for more than 2 hours.
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Introduce Gradually
Start with single ingredients. Wait 2-3 days before introducing new foods. Watch for allergic reactions like rash, vomiting, or difficulty breathing.
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Milk & Hydration
Continue breastfeeding or formula as primary nutrition. Offer water in an open cup with meals. No fruit juice before 12 months.
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Consult Healthcare Provider
Discuss feeding plans with your pediatrician, especially if baby has allergies or medical conditions. Get guidance on allergen introduction timing.

πŸ‘Ά Try Different Ages

First Foods (4-6 months)
Ready for solid introduction
Expanding Diet (6-8 months)
More textures and variety
Finger Foods (8-10 months)
Self-feeding skills
Family Meals (10-12 months)
Eating with the family