Wh
en it comes to introducing solids to your baby, it can be very tantalizing. That’s why we put together these great solid food recipes. These recipes are here to help you figure out just what your baby likes; they are exactly what your baby needs.
From flap jacks to sweet potato waffles; these foods can be good for just a little taste or a little bite. So give them a go!
When Should You Start Solids?
When it comes to starting your child out on food, remember that according to the World Health Organization (WHO), kids can start eating foods by 6 months.
However, recent research has suggested that there is a window between 4 to 7 months, where introducing foods can help stave off picky eating (1).
Read more about these studies.
According to food writer Bee Wilson, taste is based on familiarity (1). So help your child become familiar with new, enticing foods. Have them taste these food, not necessarily eat them. Put some food on the tip of your finger and have them taste it from there.
But when you do decide to introduce solids, here are some important key things to note.
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The Signs for When to Start Serving Solids
Waiting too long to feed your baby solids can cause your child to reject foods altogether; they may soon only want breast milk or formula (2). You don’t want this to happen. That’s why it’s important to focus on feeding your child when the time is right; when they’re ready.
In order for a child to be ready to eat they have to meet some criteria.
Signs Your Child is Ready:
- Your baby can grasp on things with their hands
- Your baby is ready to chew
- Your baby has stopped tongue thrusting, all together (this is when their tongue is not yet developed and pushes food out of their mouth)
- Your child can sit up
For More Information on Feeding Your Baby, Check Out:
- Everything You Need to Know About Baby-Led Weaning
- Introducing Solid Foods to Your Baby: What I Wish Someone Told Me [Part 1]
- Introducing Solid Foods to Baby: Allergy Awareness
Flap Jacks
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Homemade Oat Cereal For Babies
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Sweet Potato Waffless For Baby And Toddler
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Two Ingredient Pancakes For Baby
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Sugar Free Coconut Rice Pudding
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Butternut Squash Mac And Cheese
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FroYo Bites Recipe
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Apple Cinnamon Yogurt Bites
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Baby Cereal Pancakes
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Banana Brown Rice
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Homemade Baby Teething Biscuits
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Eggy Bread
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Mashed Sweet Ratatouille
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Fish Congee
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Porridge With Apple, Pear And Apricot
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Fruity Baby Muesli
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