Baby
6-12 months

As your child grows older and their motor skills become more defined so should their interest in different types of food – especially solid food. While they probably won’t start demanding prime rib and baked scallops, you should be prepared to start introducing new foods into their life on a regular basis, including healthy cereals, fruits and veggies.

Baby Health Tips

1. Don’t force the solid – There is not a set time when a baby should switch to solid foods so let your baby tell you when they’re ready.
2. Mash it up - Begin with something natural and healthy that can be mashed up (like a banana) or ground up (like a fully cooked piece of chicken breast). This makes it easier for your baby to chew and swallow.
3. Avoid – At this age, your baby will put any and everything in their mouth. So, make sure to avoid anything with high mercury content (fish) or allergy content (nuts and eggs).
4. Mix it up - Introduce a new food to your baby every three days or so. This keeps them interested, and it helps you make sure your child isn’t allergic to anything he/she is eating.
5. Don’t fear fat – Your child needs a lot more fatty foods than you. Don’t be afraid to feed your baby foods with high fat content, but make sure it’s the good kind like omega-3 fatty acids.