Are you looking for a simple-to-follow baby first food chart? Introducing solids can be scary! Use this chart to introduce foods to a baby, and remember which foods to introduce when using pureed foods or the BLW method.
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) says you should start your child on solids between 4 and 6 months. What is more important than age is to watch for the signs of readiness.
Here are some signs that your little one may be ready for baby food:
- He can sit upright unsupported.
- Baby is curious about food – especially when you’re eating!
- Baby has lost the tongue-thrust reflex (this is the reflex that automatically pushes food out of his mouth)
- Baby still seems hungry after getting a full day’s portion of milk (eight to 10 breastfeedings or about 32 ounces of formula).
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chart for introducing foods to a baby
4-6 months
Fruits:
- Apple
- Avocado
- Banana
- Peach
- Pear
Veggies
- Green Beans
- Sweet Potatoes
- Carrots
- Squash
- Pumpkin
- White Potatoes
Cereals
- Brown Rice
- White Rice
Meat & Dairy
- Chicken
6 – 9 Months
Fruits
- Apricot Blueberry Papaya
- Grapes
- Melon
- Kiwi
Veggies
- Peas
- Broccoli
- Zucchini
- Asparagus
- Cauliflower
- Beans
- Onion
- Bell Pepper
Cereal & Grains
- Quinoa
- Barely
- Oats
- Pasta
- Wheat
Meat & Dairy
- Salmon
- Sardines
- Light tuna
- White fish
- Egg
- Beef
- Pork
- Lamb
- Turkey
- Cheese
9-12 months
Fruits
- Mango
- Cherries
- Coconut
- Pineapple
Veggies
- Tomatoes
- Spinach
- Okra
12 months+
- Citrus (lemon, orange)
- Strawberries
- Raspberries
Veggies
- Corn
Meat & Dairy
- Cow Milk
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