The first two years of life is a “critical window” for good nutrition, optimal growth and development. It’s the ideal time to introduce your baby to a variety of textures and tastes. Research shows that the more flavors that are introduced early in life the more likely children will accept new foods later on.
At around 6 months of age, breast milk and formula no longer provide enough nutrition to meet your baby’s needs – and developmentally, most babies are ready to start eating solid food. Raise Healthy Eaters’ Infant Feeding Guide consists of the following tutorials below. For more details and up-to-date science on feeding infants and other stages of development, check out my book, Fearless Feeding.
What Every Mom Must Know Before Starting Her Baby on Solids
Birth to 4 Months: Breast Milk or Formula
4 to 6 Months: The Very First Meal
6 to 8 Months: Feeding Baby More Foods
8 to 10 Months: Venturing Into Table Foods
10 to 12 Months: Eating What the Family Eats
Infant Feeding Chart: Summary of Recommendations
How to Make Homemade Baby Food
This information on this site is for educational purposes only and does not take the place of medical advice. Please verify with your healthcare provider.