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Solids & Finger Foods

Baby Food Ideas & Recipes

A plate of rice and peas
Baby food recipes for babies 6 to 12 months old
Reviewed by Dina DiMaggio, M.D., pediatrician
two halves of an avocado
The 10 best foods for babies
Reviewed by Erin Hinga, M.S., R.D., registered dietitian
Bowls filled with finger foods arranged on a countertop, including banana slices, diced chicken, cheese cubes, and more
Finger foods for your baby
Reviewed by Shawnté James, M.D., neonatal and pediatric hospitalist
An assortment of pureed baby food in glass jars
How to make your own baby food
Reviewed by Dina DiMaggio, M.D., pediatrician
turkey or chicken puree
Turkey or chicken puree
Reviewed by Dina DiMaggio, M.D., pediatrician
baby sitting in a feeding chair eating a fruit
The worst foods for babies
Reviewed by Erin Hinga, M.S., R.D., registered dietitian
broccoli and cauliflower topped with cheese in baking dish
Broccoli and cauliflower cheese
Reviewed by Dina DiMaggio, M.D., pediatrician
zucchini puree
Zucchini puree
Reviewed by Dina DiMaggio, M.D., pediatrician
peach or nectarine puree
Peach or nectarine puree
By Kim Laidlaw
bowl with mashed avocado including spoon
Baby guacamole
Reviewed by Dina DiMaggio, M.D., pediatrician
mixed vegetables on the table
Adventurous first foods for babies
Reviewed by Erin Hinga, M.S., R.D., registered dietitian
rice with peas and carrots
Rice with peas, carrots, and egg
Reviewed by Dina DiMaggio, M.D., pediatrician
pasta with spinach and ricotta
Pasta with spinach and ricotta
Reviewed by Dina DiMaggio, M.D., pediatrician
sweet potato puree
Sweet potato puree
Reviewed by Dina DiMaggio, M.D., pediatrician
Baby-led weaning preparations of cucumber
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Baby-led weaning: Cucumbers
Baby-led weaning preparations of tofu
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Baby-led weaning: Tofu
different colored pureed baby foods on blue background
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How to make baby food at home
Strawberries cut in an appropriate size for a 6-mont-old
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Baby-led weaning: Solid foods at 6 months
Potatoes cut in an appropriate size for a 9-month-old
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Baby-led weaning: Solid foods at 9 months
Bananas prepared in an appropriate size for a 12-month-old
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Baby-led weaning: Solid foods at 12 months
Baby-led weaning preparations of eggs
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Baby-led weaning: Eggs
Baby-led weaning preparations of yogurt
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Baby-led weaning: Yogurt
Baby-led weaning preparations of peanut butter
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Baby-led weaning: Peanut butter
Baby-led weaning preparations of strawberries
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Baby-led weaning: Strawberries
Baby-led weaning preparations of baby cereal
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Baby-led weaning: Baby cereal
Baby-led weaning preparations of cheese
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Baby-led weaning: Cheese
Baby-led weaning preparations of blueberries
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Baby-led weaning: Blueberries
Baby-led weaning preparations of avocados
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Baby-led weaning: Avocados
Baby-led weaning preparations of bread
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Baby-led weaning: Bread
Baby-led weaning preparations of bananas
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Baby-led weaning: Bananas
Baby-led weaning preparations of oranges
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Baby-led weaning: Oranges
Baby-led weaning preparations of watermelon
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Baby-led weaning: Watermelon
Baby-led weaning preparations of corn
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Baby-led weaning: Corn
Baby-led weaning preparations of beans
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Baby-led weaning: Beans
Baby-led weaning preparations of tomatoes
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Baby-led weaning: Tomatoes
Baby-led weaning preparations of potatoes
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Baby-led weaning: Potatoes
Baby-led weaning preparations of pineapple
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Baby-led weaning: Pineapple
Baby-led weaning preparations of shellfish
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Baby-led weaning: Shellfish
Baby-led weaning preparations of salmon
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Baby-led weaning: Salmon
Baby-led weaning preparations of mushrooms
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Baby-led weaning: Mushrooms
Baby-led weaning preparations of apples
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Baby-led weaning: Apples
Baby-led weaning preparations of zucchini
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Baby-led weaning: Zucchini
Baby-led weaning preparations of blackberries
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Baby-led weaning: Blackberries
Baby-led weaning preparations of asparagus
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Baby-led weaning: Asparagus
Apple puree
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Homemade baby food: Apple puree
Avocado puree
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Homemade baby food: Avocado puree
Avocado, peach, and kale puree
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Homemade baby food: Avocado, peach, and kale puree
Banana puree
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Homemade baby food: Banana puree
Blueberry puree
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Homemade baby food: Blueberry puree
Broccoli and sweet potato puree
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Homemade baby food: Broccoli and sweet potato puree
Broccoli puree
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Homemade baby food: Broccoli puree
Butternut squash puree
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Homemade baby food: Butternut squash puree
Carrot and butternut squash puree
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Homemade baby food: Carrot and butternut squash puree
Carrot puree
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Homemade baby food: Carrot puree
Chickpea puree
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Homemade baby food: Chickpea puree
Pea puree
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Homemade baby food: Pea puree
Peach and pear puree
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Homemade baby food: Peach and pear puree
Strawberry and banana puree
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Homemade baby food: Strawberry and banana puree
Strawberry puree
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Homemade baby food: Strawberry puree
Sweet potato and apple puree
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Homemade baby food: Sweet potato and apple puree
Sweet potato puree
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Homemade baby food: Sweet potato puree
Sweet potato, apple, and carrot puree
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Homemade baby food: Sweet potato, apple, and carrot puree
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Kitchen tips from Tyler Florence: Best flavor combos for your baby
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Solid Feeding Basics

girl being fed from a plastic spoon
Age-by-age guide to feeding your baby
Reviewed by Erin Hinga, M.S., R.D., registered dietitian
tablescape with various colored baby foods and purees on plates
How much should my baby eat?
Reviewed by Erin Hinga, M.S., R.D., registered dietitian
A baby holding a sippy cup
When and how to introduce a sippy cup
Reviewed by Dina DiMaggio, M.D., pediatrician
man feeding funny child that is sitting in baby feeding chair
Introducing solid foods to your baby
Reviewed by Dina DiMaggio, M.D., pediatrician
baby being spoon fed with messy face
How to avoid heavy metals in your baby's food
Reviewed by Erin Hinga, M.S., R.D., registered dietitian
A baby being fed a spoonful of food
Do babies need to take vitamins?
Reviewed by Dina DiMaggio, M.D., pediatrician
A baby being fed a spoonful of baby food
Baby food stages, explained
Reviewed by Dina DiMaggio, M.D., pediatrician
peanut butter jar surrounded by peanuts
Foods that can be unsafe for your baby
Reviewed by Erin Hinga, M.S., R.D., registered dietitian
A baby feeding themself food in a highchair
Baby-led weaning
Reviewed by Shawnté James, M.D., neonatal and pediatric hospitalist
mom holding baby while looking at dad who is putting food in blender
Baby food flavors: Using spices and seasoning in baby food
Reviewed by Erin Hinga, M.S., R.D., registered dietitian
illustration of various kinds of baby food and baby food packaging
Baby food packaging – what you need to know
Reviewed by Erin Hinga, M.S., R.D., registered dietitian
A toddler drinking of a cup with a straw
When can babies drink juice?
Reviewed by Shawnté James, M.D., neonatal and pediatric hospitalist
A toddler eating a piece of broccoli from a tray with other vegetables
Vegan and vegetarian diets for babies and toddlers
Reviewed by Erin Hinga, M.S., R.D., registered dietitian
recalled pouches
3 things all parents should do following the FDA’s applesauce pouch recalls
Reviewed by Chandani DeZure, M.D., FAAP, pediatric hospitalist
baby in high chair gagging
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Baby-led weaning: Is gagging normal?
Reviewed by Dawn Rosenberg, M.D., pediatrician
cartoon image with baby in high chair reaching out
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5 tips to develop healthy eating habits
Reviewed by Dawn Rosenberg, M.D., pediatrician
woman holding baby who is grabbing at food in her hand
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Baby-led weaning: Signs your baby is ready
Reviewed by Dawn Rosenberg, M.D., pediatrician
baby eating an orange colored piece of food
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Baby-led weaning: Getting started
Reviewed by Meghan Gould, M.D., pediatrician
child's hand holding broccoli
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Baby-led weaning: 9 great finger foods
Reviewed by Dawn Rosenberg, M.D., pediatrician
baby boy chewing in a high chair
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How to introduce new foods to your baby
Reviewed by KT Park, M.D., gastroenterologist
woman feeding baby in high chair pureed baby food
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What you'll need when your baby starts solids
woman talking
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Solid foods my baby likes best
man and woman in kitchen talking
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Kitchen tips from Tyler Florence: Can I give my child spicy foods?
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Food Safety

A baby eating yogurt
When can babies eat yogurt?
Reviewed by Erin Hinga, M.S., R.D., registered dietitian
A mother spoon feeding a baby in a highchair
When can babies eat spicy food?
Reviewed by Erin Hinga, M.S., R.D., registered dietitian
Hands reaching into a bowl of popcorn
When can kids eat popcorn?
Reviewed by Erin Hinga, M.S., R.D., registered dietitian
Apple puree in the bowl
When can babies eat apples?
Reviewed by Shawnté James, M.D., neonatal and pediatric hospitalist
A baby drinking water from a sippy cup while sitting in a woman's lap
When can babies drink water?
Reviewed by Liz Donner, M.D., pediatric hospitalist
A baby drinking water out of a small bottle
When can babies have sparkling water?
Reviewed by Liz Donner, M.D., pediatric hospitalist
A woman spoon-feeding a baby
When can babies have meat?
Reviewed by Samantha Schleiger, RDN, CD, CLT, IFNCP, nutritionist
A toddler eating raisins in a high chair
When can toddlers eat raisins?
Reviewed by Erin Hinga, M.S., R.D., registered dietitian
A woman spoon-feeding a baby cereal
When can babies have rice cereal and other baby cereal?
Reviewed by Dina DiMaggio, M.D., pediatrician
A cooked salmon filet on a plate
When can babies have fish?
Reviewed by Dina DiMaggio, M.D., pediatrician
A baby eating a small piece of orange
When can babies have oranges?
Reviewed by Dina DiMaggio, M.D., pediatrician
A baby holding a piece of strawberry over a bowl of diced fruit
When can babies have berries?
Reviewed by Samantha Schleiger, RDN, CD, CLT, IFNCP, nutritionist
A bowl full of banana puree
When can babies eat bananas?
Reviewed by Shawnté James, M.D., neonatal and pediatric hospitalist
A child holding a handful of gummy bears
When can babies have sugar?
Reviewed by Erin Hinga, M.S., R.D., registered dietitian
A white bowl filled with cooked corn kernels, with two corn cobs behind it
When can babies eat corn?
Reviewed by Erin Hinga, M.S., R.D., registered dietitian
Colorful ice trays in a refrigerator
Can babies have ice cubes?
Reviewed by Liz Donner, M.D., pediatric hospitalist
A baby in a high chair eating pieces of avocado
When can babies have avocado?
Reviewed by Shawnté James, M.D., neonatal and pediatric hospitalist
Cubes of orange cheese in a small glass bowl, with a block of cheese behind
When can babies have cheese?
Reviewed by Erin Hinga, M.S., R.D., registered dietitian
A small, clear jar of peanut butter surrounded by unshelled peanuts
When can babies eat peanut butter?
Reviewed by Dina DiMaggio, M.D., pediatrician
honey in a jar
When can babies eat honey?
Reviewed by Samantha Schleiger, RDN, CD, CLT, IFNCP, nutritionist
Scrambled eggs in a bowl with an egg and broken eggshells on the counter
When can babies eat eggs?
Reviewed by Shawnté James, M.D., neonatal and pediatric hospitalist
An assortment of beans, including kidney beans and garbanzo beans
When can babies eat beans?
Reviewed by Shawnté James, M.D., neonatal and pediatric hospitalist

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  • Solid foods
    By Royalpeace in August 2019 Birth Club
    Is your LO eating solid foods? If so what kind? Is he or she choking on the food? I was on YouTube and seen this 7 month old eating solid foods and I started to wonder are any moms feeding their 7 month olds solids yet
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    • Poll: Solid food : )
      OMG! We start solid food : )
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      • Solid food
        By Rety13 in March 2018 Birth Club
        My baby is 7 months, she is not interested in solid food, how much solid your baby eat and how often?
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