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Solids

The information you need about starting solids, including how to introduce new food safely — whether that's pureed baby food or finger food.

A child cooking mushrooms with their mother.

Feeding • Updated 05/23/23

Mushrooms for babies: When can babies eat mushrooms?

by Dana Peters

Pediatric Registered Dietitian

A boy eating a carbohydrate treat.

Feeding • Updated 10/17/23

Carbohydrates for kids: Best sources and how much your child needs

by Dana Peters

Pediatric Registered Dietitian

A child eating yogurt.

Feeding • Updated 12/11/23

Healthy fats for kids: Best sources and how much your child needs

by Dana Peters

Pediatric Registered Dietitian

A young child eating dinner with her grandparents.

Feeding • Updated 08/21/23

Protein for kids: Best sources and how much protein my child needs

by Dana Peters

Pediatric Registered Dietitian

A baby eating broccoli.

Feeding • Updated 12/11/23

Introduction to macronutrients and how the narrative has changed

by Dana Peters

Pediatric Registered Dietitian

A family sitting at the dinner table.

Feeding • Updated 10/23/23

When should my kid be sitting at the dinner table?

by Dana Peters

Pediatric Registered Dietitian

A mother trying to feed her child.

Feeding • Updated 10/23/23

Is my child a picky eater?

by Dana Peters

Pediatric Registered Dietitian

A child throwing food in their high chair.

Feeding • Updated 10/23/23

10 ways to help your kid stop throwing food

by Dana Peters

Pediatric Registered Dietitian

A baby at a doctor's office.

Feeding • Updated 12/11/23

9 common food allergies in babies: When to introduce high-allergy foods?

by Dana Peters

Pediatric Registered Dietitian

A baby eating from a spoon.

Feeding • Updated 12/11/23

How to help baby constipation when starting solids

by Dana Peters

Pediatric Registered Dietitian

A child is smiling while holding food.

Feeding • Updated 10/23/23

Circling back on solids at 12 months

by Dana Peters

Pediatric Registered Dietitian

when can babies drink water

Feeding • Updated 11/09/23

When can babies drink water and how to offer it

by Dana Peters

Pediatric Registered Dietitian

can babies eat eggs

Feeding • Updated 04/16/24

Eggs for babies: When can babies eat eggs?

by Kim Lucas

Pediatric Registered Dietitian

Mother offering 1 year old child a sippy cup

Feeding • Updated 11/27/23

6 tips for transitioning your baby to cow’s milk (whole milk)

by Dana Peters

Pediatric Registered Dietitian

Baby eating beans safely being fed through baby led weaning

Feeding • Updated 01/11/24

Beans for babies: When can babies eat beans?

by Dana Peters

Pediatric Registered Dietitian

Peanut butter on bread with banana slices on a plate

Feeding • Updated 12/11/23

Tips for safely introducing peanuts and peanut butter to your baby

by Dana Peters

Pediatric Registered Dietitian

Baby in high chair being fed cereal with a spoon

Feeding • Updated 11/27/23

Cereal for babies: When can babies eat cereal?

by Dana Peters

Pediatric Registered Dietitian

Close-up of baby hands holding whole avocado

Feeding • Updated 02/22/24

Avocado for babies: When can babies eat avocado?

by Dana Peters

Pediatric Registered Dietitian

String cheese on cutting board closeup

Feeding • Updated 10/17/23

Cheese for babies: When can babies eat cheese?

by Dana Peters

Pediatric Registered Dietitian

Honey in a bowl surrounded by honeycomb.

Feeding • Updated 11/27/23

Honey for infants: When can you feed honey to babies?

by Dana Peters

Pediatric Registered Dietitian

Baby sitting in grass eating strawberry

Feeding • Updated 02/22/24

Strawberries for babies: When can babies eat strawberries?

by Dana Peters

Pediatric Registered Dietitian

Toddler eating bowl of spaghetti

Feeding • Updated 12/11/23

16 easy toddler meals (in 30 minutes or less)

by Dana Peters

Pediatric Registered Dietitian

Berries in toddler hands

Feeding • Updated 12/11/23

Organic vs nonorganic food: Does it matter which I’m feeding my child?

by Dana Peters

Pediatric Registered Dietitian

Thanksgiving picky eating toddlers

Feeding • Updated 10/20/23

How to deal with picky eating over the holidays

by Dana Peters

Pediatric Registered Dietitian

Thanksgiving food for babies and toddlers prep list

Feeding • Updated 10/17/23

Everything you need to know about Thanksgiving food for babies and toddlers

by Dana Peters

Pediatric Registered Dietitian

How to serve healthy Halloween treats for toddlers to keep their nutrition on track during trick or treating

Feeding • Updated 07/26/23

Trick or treat tips for a fun and healthy Halloween

by Dana Peters

Pediatric Registered Dietitian

Introduction to purees infant eating baby food for the first time

Feeding • Updated 12/11/23

Purees: A complete guide to first foods

by Dana Peters

Pediatric Registered Dietitian

food allergies in babies toddlers

Feeding • Updated 12/11/23

Everything parents need to know about food allergies in babies

by Dana Peters

Pediatric Registered Dietitian

baby gagging vs choking blw

Feeding • Updated 10/17/23

Baby gagging vs. choking during BLW: How to tell the difference

by Dana Peters

Pediatric Registered Dietitian

baby led weaning vs purees

Feeding • Updated 10/17/23

Baby-led weaning vs. purees: Which method is better?

by Dana Peters

Pediatric Registered Dietitian

A teething 6 month old practicing baby led weaning with starter foods like peaches.

Feeding • Updated 04/10/24

Baby-led weaning (BLW): A complete guide to first foods

by Dana Peters

Pediatric Registered Dietitian

DIY Snacks For Babies and Toddlers: Roasted Chickpeas on a baking sheet

Feeding • Updated 10/17/23

Easy DIY baby and toddler snacks: Chickpeas 3 ways

by Jennifer Jolorte Doro

Clinical Nutritionist & Postpartum Chef