The World Health Organization recommends starting solids around 6 months, while continuing breastfeeding. Signs of readiness include: sitting up with support, good head control, lost tongue-thrust reflex, and showing interest in food.

Good first foods include iron-rich options like iron-fortified cereals, pureed meat, or lentils. Smooth purees of sweet potato, avocado, banana, and pear are also excellent starters. Start with single-ingredient foods.

Introduce one allergen at a time, preferably in the morning. Start with a small amount and wait 3-5 days before introducing another allergen. Watch for reactions like rash, vomiting, or breathing difficulties. Research shows early introduction (around 6 months) may help prevent allergies.

The top 9 allergens are: Milk, Eggs, Peanuts, Tree Nuts, Wheat, Soy, Fish, Shellfish, and Sesame. These account for about 90% of food allergies. Our tracker helps you monitor introduction of each.

Avoid: Honey (botulism risk until 12 months), added salt and sugar, cow's milk as main drink (until 12 months), whole grapes/nuts (choking hazard), unpasteurized foods, and high-mercury fish. Always supervise eating.

BLW skips purees entirely. Babies are offered soft finger foods they can pick up and feed themselves from the start. This approach encourages self-regulation, develops motor skills, and exposes baby to various textures. It can be combined with traditional spoon-feeding.

At 6 months, 'food before one is just for fun' - breast milk/formula remains the primary nutrition. Start with 1-2 tablespoons of food once daily, gradually increasing to 2-3 'meals' by 8-9 months. Let baby guide the amount.

Babies are born with iron stores that start depleting around 6 months. Iron is crucial for brain development. Include iron-rich foods daily: iron-fortified cereals, meat, poultry, fish, beans, lentils, and tofu. Pair with vitamin C foods for better absorption.

Homemade purees can be refrigerated for 2-3 days or frozen for 1-3 months. Use ice cube trays for portion-sized freezing. Never refreeze thawed food. Discard any food baby has eaten from (bacteria from saliva).

It can take 10-15 exposures before a baby accepts a new food. Don't force it - offer again in a few days. Try different preparations (raw vs cooked, puree vs chunks). Model eating the food yourself. Some rejection is normal.

Always supervise meals. Cut foods into safe sizes (no larger than pea-sized for young babies). Avoid round/hard foods like whole grapes, nuts, popcorn, and raw carrots. Cook vegetables until soft. Learn infant CPR before starting solids.

Gagging is normal and protective - baby may cough, sputter, or make retching sounds but is still breathing. Choking is silent - baby cannot breathe, cry, or make noise, and may turn pale/blue. Gagging is common when learning to eat; choking is an emergency.

Yes! Mild spices like cinnamon, cumin, turmeric, and herbs are fine from 6 months. Avoid salt and sugar. Introducing varied flavors early may help prevent picky eating later. Start with small amounts and avoid spicy heat.

Eggs can be introduced at 6 months - research shows early introduction may reduce egg allergy risk. Start with well-cooked egg (scrambled is easiest). Offer yolk and white together. Watch for reactions for 3 days before regular inclusion.

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