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The definitive guide to introducing solid food to babies

Shipping April 1, 2025

“Like a conversation with a trustworthy friend who is also a seasoned pediatric expert, Solid Starts is an essential primer with everything you need to know as baby begins to explore real food.”

Tina Payne Bryson, Ph.D.

New York Times Bestselling co-author of The Whole-Brain Child & No-Drama Discipline, and author of The Bottom Line for Baby

“Feeding my child turned out to be far more stressful than I ever expected, and Solid Starts was exactly the resource I needed. It offers the most comprehensive, practical advice out there, making me feel confident and supported through each stage. This is the book every parent needs.”

Myleik Teele,

Podcast host & CEO of Curlbox

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In our debut book, our Solid Starts team of experts debunk the myth that “baby food” is necessary, and show how, from the moment that baby is ready to begin the transition from breast or bottle to solid food, baby can enjoy almost any food—the same food that you want to eat—with some basic safety modifications. Solid Starts For Babies aims to act as a readily accessible resource for parents, experts guide parents through:

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Why food need not be pureed and why six-month-old babies are developmentally capable of eating real food.

How to cultivate curiosity, build trust at the table, and get out of the way at mealtime, so babies can do what they were born to do: eat.

Why allowing baby to grab, hold, and eat food on their own maximizes sensory motor learning, fosters problem-solving skills, and can actually decrease the risk of choking.