What to Feed Your Baby in Year 1: Starting Solids
Reviewed by Dan Brennan, MD on February 11, 2023
Start Solids at 4-6 Months
1/10
Keep Going With Breast Milk or Formula
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Why Start With Rice Cereal?
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Eating Solids Takes Practice
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Start Fruits and Vegetables, One at a Time
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Avoid Milk and Honey
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Stop When Baby's Ready to Stop
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Got a Fussy Eater? Don't Fret
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It's Going to Get Messy
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Try Finger Foods When Baby's Ready
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REFERENCES:
American Academy of Pediatrics: "Parenting Corner Q&A: Starting Solid Foods," "How Do I Know if My Child is Eating Enough?" "Vitamin D Deficiency Clinical Report: Patient FAQs."
FDA: "Food Safety for Moms to Be: Once Baby Arrives," "When Should Solid Foods Be Added to a Baby's Diet?"
KidsHealth.org: "Finer Foods for Babies."
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