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

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Updated 08/28/24

Mushrooms for babies: When can babies eat mushrooms?

by Dana PetersPediatric Registered Dietitian

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Updated 06/10/24

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

by Dana PetersPediatric Registered Dietitian

A child eating yogurt.

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Updated 12/11/23

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

by Dana PetersPediatric Registered Dietitian

A young child eating dinner with her grandparents.

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Updated 09/17/24

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

by Dana PetersPediatric Registered Dietitian

A baby eating broccoli.

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Updated 09/17/24

Introduction to macronutrients and how the narrative has changed

by Dana PetersPediatric Registered Dietitian

A family sitting at the dinner table.

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Updated 10/23/23

When should my kid be sitting at the dinner table?

by Dana PetersPediatric Registered Dietitian

A mother trying to feed her child.

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Updated 10/23/23

Is my child a picky eater?

by Dana PetersPediatric Registered Dietitian

A child throwing food in their high chair.

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Updated 10/23/23

10 ways to help your kid stop throwing food

by Dana PetersPediatric Registered Dietitian

Baby eating solids and protesting

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Updated 06/05/24

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

by Dana PetersPediatric Registered Dietitian

A baby eating from a spoon.

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Updated 12/11/23

How to help baby constipation when starting solids

by Dana PetersPediatric Registered Dietitian

A child is smiling while holding food.

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Updated 10/23/23

Circling back on solids at 12 months

by Dana PetersPediatric Registered Dietitian

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Updated 11/09/23

When can babies drink water and how to offer it

by Dana PetersPediatric Registered Dietitian

can babies eat eggs

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Updated 04/16/24

Eggs for babies: When can babies eat eggs?

by Kim LucasPediatric Registered Dietitian

Mother offering 1 year old child a sippy cup

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Updated 11/27/23

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

by Dana PetersPediatric Registered Dietitian

Baby eating beans safely being fed through baby led weaning

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Updated 01/11/24

Beans for babies: When can babies eat beans?

by Dana PetersPediatric Registered Dietitian

Peanut butter on bread with banana slices on a plate

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Updated 12/11/23

Tips for safely introducing peanuts and peanut butter to your baby

by Dana PetersPediatric Registered Dietitian

Baby in high chair being fed cereal with a spoon

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Updated 11/27/23

Cereal for babies: When can babies eat cereal?

by Dana PetersPediatric Registered Dietitian

Close-up of baby hands holding whole avocado

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Updated 02/22/24

Avocado for babies: When can babies eat avocado?

by Dana PetersPediatric Registered Dietitian

String cheese on cutting board closeup

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Updated 10/17/23

Cheese for babies: When can babies eat cheese?

by Dana PetersPediatric Registered Dietitian

Honey in a bowl surrounded by honeycomb.

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Updated 11/27/23

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

by Dana PetersPediatric Registered Dietitian

Baby sitting in grass eating strawberry

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Updated 02/22/24

Strawberries for babies: When can babies eat strawberries?

by Dana PetersPediatric Registered Dietitian

Toddler eating bowl of spaghetti

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Updated 12/11/23

16 easy toddler meals (in 30 minutes or less)

by Dana PetersPediatric Registered Dietitian

Berries in toddler hands

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Updated 12/11/23

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

by Dana PetersPediatric Registered Dietitian

Thanksgiving picky eating toddlers

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Updated 10/20/23

How to deal with picky eating over the holidays

by Dana PetersPediatric Registered Dietitian

Thanksgiving food for babies and toddlers prep list

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Updated 09/10/24

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

by Dana PetersPediatric Registered Dietitian

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

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Updated 09/10/24

Trick or treat tips for a fun and healthy Halloween

by Dana PetersPediatric Registered Dietitian

Introduction to purees infant eating baby food for the first time

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Updated 12/11/23

Purees: A complete guide to first foods

by Dana PetersPediatric Registered Dietitian

food allergies in babies toddlers

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Updated 12/11/23

Everything parents need to know about food allergies in babies

by Dana PetersPediatric Registered Dietitian

baby gagging vs choking blw

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Updated 10/17/23

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

by Dana PetersPediatric Registered Dietitian

baby led weaning vs purees

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Updated 10/17/23

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

by Dana PetersPediatric Registered Dietitian

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

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Updated 08/31/24

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

by Dana PetersPediatric Registered Dietitian

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

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Updated 09/10/24

Easy DIY baby and toddler snacks: Chickpeas 3 ways

by Jennifer Jolorte DoroClinical Nutritionist & Postpartum Chef