When choosing solids with parents, I have had to consider that different cultures have different foods. ย So, whichever country one might be from, there is always the option of choosing from some basic food items. ย One of the first things to consider is that they should be a food that is easily digested.

Easily Digested Baby Foods

  • Rice Cereal

  • Mashed Avocado

  • Mashed Banana

  • Plain Whole Yogurt

  • Brown Rice or Millet Cereal

  • Mashed Sweet Potato

Keep Foods Home-Made

After having worked with many families throughout the years, I did see some families giving their infants fast foods like mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese and other unhealthy choices. ย When bought from food chains, these foods will contain high fat, cholesterol and salt.

In addition, at 6 months infants can begin to have some water in a sippie cup. ย Water helps the kidneys dilute the foods, but try avoiding tap water and used bottled water. ย They donโ€™t need a lot of extra water, begin with 2 ounces and give it to your baby in between meals. ย Although juices like Apple or Pear can help with constipation, I would avoid giving it to your baby on a regular basis, as it contains high-fructose corn syrup (which leads to obesity and diabetes). ย Carbonated drinks should be avoided at all costs, but if you must introduce it, please do it at a much later time, preferably after 5 years of age.

If your family is prone to allergies, please keep this in mind, as allergens can be transferred genetically. ย Keep an eye on your infant in the future when you plan to introduce eggs, peanuts, fish, soy, shellfish, tree nuts (like pecans and walnuts).

Food Safety

Since your infantโ€™s mouth is not yet full of teeth, avoid foods that require chewing, as this is a choking hazard. ย Foods like:

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Grapes should be avoided, even if cut up. ย Wait to introduce more solid foods until after your baby has turned into a toddler at one year of age.

Safe Ways To Enjoy Solids

I have a few favorite recommendations for keeping both parents and baby happy, when it comes to deciding how else babies can enjoy new solids and flavors. ย The first one is ย one is Munchkin Fresh Food Feeder. I like to introduce juicier fruits like melons, jackfruit and dragon fruit to name a few. This fresh food feeder allows babies to get the juicy flavors, while not choking on the fruit itself. ย They also practice hand-eye coordination skills by holding the feeder with their two hands. The mesh does make it a little more difficult to clean, but it is just as effective.

If you would like to introduce frozen solids, while soothing those teething pains, PandaEar offers a great deal. ย It comes with a clip to prevent it from being dropped on the floor, while the silicone offers easy cleaning.

There are many choices, I am not getting paid to promote these products, simply reviewing what I would recommend for safe and effective options. ย Remember, a babyโ€™s taste buds are flourishing with excitement, so make it tasty, while remaining safe.


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