Age-by-Age Guide to Starting Solid Foods

When your baby first starts solids, offer him 1 to 2 tablespoons of food once a day, then add a second meal after he's responded well for a week or two.

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Solids 101

Breast milk or formula will still be his primary source of nutrition. As he gets closer to age 1, solids become more vital, delivering important nutrients and helping establish his lifelong food preferences. Try these menu ideas from Eileen Behan, RD, author of The Baby Food Bible.

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Comments (66)

jennifercwarren wrote:

Breast milk or formula will indeed still be his primary source of nutrition. As he gets closer to age 1, solids become more vital, delivering important nutrients and helping to establish lifelong food preferences that will establish a long healthy life. Homemade babyfood should be considered once solids are introduced - always consult with your pediatrician. Jennifer C. Warren

3/9/2012 10:31:17 AM Report Abuse

itsmeangied wrote:

These stories have always been helpful.. Great reads.

12/15/2011 01:02:52 PM Report Abuse

kasskass1 wrote:

I think every baby is different and when they start to show interest in food is a good time to start them. I loved this story and copied it all!

10/22/2011 10:32:26 PM Report Abuse

mailofchocho wrote:

I started introducing rice to my daughter at 1 month old, she started getting baby food (veggies) about 3 months and it increased from there. My milk supply literally dried up one night so I started giving her more food. With my son, he gets formula. We have introduced rice but he wants nothing to do with it at almost 5 months. Every child is different. Dont feel bad about how you choose to feed your child. If your child is happy and healthy then your doing a great job!

9/29/2011 02:59:16 PM Report Abuse

JessyKiss wrote:

HOW DO I GET TO THE OTHER SLIDES?! O_o

8/31/2011 12:34:49 PM Report Abuse