When To Introduce Baby Food
Get advice from a pediatrician on when to start feeding your baby solid food, which foods to offer first, and how long they should continue breast milk/formula. Increase the amount of food gradually, with just a teaspoonful or two to start. This allows your baby time to learn how to swallow solids. If your baby cries or turns away when you feed them, do not make them eat. Start simple offer foods with only one ingredient and no added sugar or salt.
A reaction could be diarrhea, a rash or vomiting. If there's no reaction, you can start giving foods that have more ingredients. Introducing solids to your baby is an exciting milestone. Here's everything you need to know about baby's first food including timing, safety, and recommended foods. She also recommends avoiding choking hazards such as grapes (unless quartered), hot dogs, nuts, raw vegetables, fruit chunks and popcorn. At 6 months, start giving your baby just two to three spoonfuls of soft food, such as porridge, mashed fruits or vegetables, twice a day. Waiting too long can put your baby at risk. The dietary guidelines for americans and the american academy of pediatrics recommend introducing children to foods other than breast milk or infant formula at about 6 months.
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