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Introducing Solids to Baby

Introducing food to your baby is exciting...and scary!

On one hand, there are new flavors and textures to explore. A world of adventure awaits! On the other hand, you might feel worried about gagging and choking.

It is widely accepted that healthy, full-term babies are developmentally ready to start eating solid food around 6 months old. Unfortunately, though, there is a fair amount of conflicting guidance as to how to start your baby on solids. This is why we built Solid Starts.

Baby boy eating finger foods

In this section, you'll find information on the methods of starting solids, how to know if your baby is ready, how to minimize choking risks, and how to introduce common food allergens. And when you are ready, our free First Foods® database is waiting for you as well as a whole library of videos led by expert feeding therapists.

If you are a new parent, starting solids may feel nothing short of terrifying. If you are anxious about it, know that the process of learning to eat is gradual and that over time, your confidence will grow.

Food is deeply cultural. How babies are fed in one country will contrast with the practices in another country. As a parent or caregiver, the most important thing you can do is to make an informed decision that feels right for you and your family.

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What is Baby-Led Weaning?

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Starting Solids FAQs

Starting Solids FAQs

Milk FAQs for Babies & Toddlers

Milk FAQs for Babies & Toddlers

Gagging vs. Choking

Gagging vs. Choking

Introducing Allergens to Baby

Introducing Allergens to Baby

Baby Feeding Schedules

Baby Feeding Schedules

Safe Food Sizes & Shapes for Babies

Safe Food Sizes & Shapes for Babies

The Ultimate Guide to High Chairs for Babies

The Ultimate Guide to High Chairs for Babies

Sodium and Babies

Sodium and Babies

Water for Babies and Toddlers

Water for Babies and Toddlers

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The content offered on SolidStarts.com is for informational purposes only. Solidstarts is not engaged in rendering professional advice, whether medical or otherwise, to individual users or their children or families. No content on this site, regardless of date, should ever be used as a substitute for direct medical advice from your doctor or your medical or health professional, nutritionist, or expert in pediatric feeding and eating. By accessing the content on SolidStarts.com, you acknowledge and agree that you are accepting the responsibility for your child’s health and well-being. In return for providing you with an array of content “baby-led weaning” information, you waive any claims that you or your child may have as a result of utilizing the content on SolidStarts.com.

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