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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.

Baby eating applesauce with cinnamon
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Updated 01/02/26

Cinnamon for infants: When can you feed cinnamon to babies?

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by Dana PetersPediatric Registered Dietitian
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Updated 01/12/26

Mushrooms for babies: When can babies eat mushrooms?

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by Dana PetersPediatric Registered Dietitian
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Updated 01/12/26

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

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by Dana PetersPediatric Registered Dietitian
A child eating yogurt.
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Updated 01/02/26

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

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by Dana PetersPediatric Registered Dietitian
A young child eating dinner with her grandparents.
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Updated 01/12/26

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

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by Dana PetersPediatric Registered Dietitian
A baby eating broccoli.
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Updated 01/02/26

Introduction to macronutrients and how the narrative has changed

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by Dana PetersPediatric Registered Dietitian
A family sitting at the dinner table.
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Updated 01/02/26

When should my kid be sitting at the dinner table?

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by Dana PetersPediatric Registered Dietitian
A mother trying to feed her child.
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Updated 01/02/26

Is my child a picky eater?

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by Dana PetersPediatric Registered Dietitian
A child throwing food in their high chair.
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Updated 01/12/26

10 ways to help your kid stop throwing food

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by Dana PetersPediatric Registered Dietitian
Baby eating solids and protesting
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Updated 01/02/26

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

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by Dana PetersPediatric Registered Dietitian
A baby eating from a spoon.
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Updated 12/10/25

How to help baby constipation when starting solids

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by Dana PetersPediatric Registered Dietitian
A child is smiling while holding food.
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Updated 01/12/26

Circling back on solids at 12 months

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by Dana PetersPediatric Registered Dietitian
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Updated 12/10/25

When can babies drink water and how to offer it

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by Dana PetersPediatric Registered Dietitian
can babies eat eggs
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Updated 01/02/26

Eggs for babies: When can babies eat eggs?

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by Kim LucasPediatric Registered Dietitian
Mother offering 1 year old child a sippy cup
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Updated 12/10/25

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

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by Dana PetersPediatric Registered Dietitian
Baby eating beans safely being fed through baby led weaning
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Updated 01/12/26

Beans for babies: When can babies eat beans?

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by Dana PetersPediatric Registered Dietitian
Peanut butter on bread with banana slices on a plate
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Updated 01/02/26

Tips for safely introducing peanuts and peanut butter to your baby

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by Dana PetersPediatric Registered Dietitian
Baby in high chair being fed cereal with a spoon
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Updated 01/16/26

Cereal for babies: When can babies eat cereal?

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by Dana PetersPediatric Registered Dietitian
Close-up of baby hands holding whole avocado
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Updated 01/12/26

Avocado for babies: When can babies eat avocado?

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by Dana PetersPediatric Registered Dietitian
String cheese on cutting board closeup
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Updated 01/12/26

Cheese for babies: When can babies eat cheese?

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by Dana PetersPediatric Registered Dietitian
Honey in a bowl surrounded by honeycomb.
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Updated 01/12/26

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

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by Dana PetersPediatric Registered Dietitian
Baby sitting in grass eating strawberry
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Updated 01/12/26

Strawberries for babies: When can babies eat strawberries?

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by Dana PetersPediatric Registered Dietitian
Toddler eating bowl of spaghetti
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Updated 01/12/26

16 easy toddler meals (in 30 minutes or less)

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by Dana PetersPediatric Registered Dietitian
Berries in toddler hands
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Updated 08/13/25

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

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by Dana PetersPediatric Registered Dietitian
Thanksgiving picky eating toddlers
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Updated 01/02/26

How to deal with picky eating over the holidays

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by Dana PetersPediatric Registered Dietitian
Thanksgiving food for babies and toddlers prep list
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Updated 10/02/25

Thanksgiving food for babies and toddlers: Can they eat stuffing?

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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 10/02/25

Trick or treat tips for a fun and healthy Halloween

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by Dana PetersPediatric Registered Dietitian
Introduction to purees infant eating baby food for the first time
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Updated 12/05/25

Purees: A complete guide to first foods

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by Dana PetersPediatric Registered Dietitian
food allergies in babies toddlers
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Updated 01/02/26

Everything parents need to know about food allergies in babies

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by Dana PetersPediatric Registered Dietitian
baby gagging vs choking blw
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Updated 10/02/25

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

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by Dana PetersPediatric Registered Dietitian
baby led weaning vs purees
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Updated 01/12/26

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

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by Dana PetersPediatric Registered Dietitian
A teething 6 month old practicing baby led weaning with starter foods like peaches.
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Updated 10/02/25

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

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by Dana PetersPediatric Registered Dietitian
DIY Snacks For Babies and Toddlers: Roasted Chickpeas on a baking sheet
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Updated 10/02/25

Easy DIY baby and toddler snacks: Chickpeas 3 ways

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by Jennifer Jolorte DoroClinical Nutritionist & Postpartum Chef