Solid Foods

Your baby is growing up – and it's time to start feeding him solid foods! This is one of the most exciting baby feeding stages because you can introduce your baby to a wide variety of flavors and textures. But when should you start on solids? And what should you feed him first? When can you introduce finger foods? Here's everything you need to know about the transition to solids.

Introducing solid foods
Most babies start on solid foods at about six months. We'll tell you which signs to look for so you'll know when your baby is ready and which foods to introduce first.

Store-bought baby food
You'll find an array of baby food on the supermarket shelf – from simple veggies and fruits to fancy mixed dinners – so it's no surprise that you're wondering which to choose.

How to make your own baby food
Making your own baby food is easy, efficient, and economical. Instead of spending money on prepackaged baby food, you can use fresh produce, grains, and meat that you have on hand. Best of all, you'll know exactly what you're feeding your baby.

Buying guide: Solid foods
Whether your child is sampling rice cereal for the first time or digging into a spaghetti dinner as only a toddler can, you'll need dinnerware and utensils designed for her specific needs.

Finger foods
Not only is eating finger food fun for your baby, it's an important early step toward independence that also helps him develop his fine motor skills and coordination. Most babies are ready between 7 and 9 months, and we can tell you which foods make the best finger foods.

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