You want to start your baby off slow and be very careful of choking. Your baby is not used to chewing then swallowing. It is important to make sure your food is soft and warm.

There are many options for solid foods to star your baby on. Veggies and fruits are a good start. Remember the rule about being soft. For veggies, cooked and pureed is best. Don't serve too hot. Soft fruit like bananas and pears are a good choice as well. Avocados make a great baby food. Yes, you can buy baby food in jars already prepared. Buy age appropriate. If you make the baby food yourself, be sure it is well mashed with no choking hazards. This is very important. Always watch you baby eat.

Some think it is best to only introduce one food at a time. This will allow you to see if baby is allergic to it. Even if your baby does not like it at first, don't give up. Babies can develop a taste for it over time.

It is not a good idea to offer meat. If you must have some type of solid meat, use chicken, well cooked, and pureed and or very soft.

This is a good time to introduce a sippy cup. Even though breast milk is still warranted, a few swallows of water after a meal is a good way of introducing water to your baby.

Here are some safety tips:

Use a rubber spoon to avoid injury to baby's gums.

Wash and rinse fruits and veggies, even if you peel them.

You can store unused baby food for 24 hours refrigerated, but if baby eats from the jar, toss it out. Don't save it.

Your baby should be sitting upright to avoid choking and introduce swallowing safety.

Cook your veggies!

Avoid these food and ones that are similar:

Grapes
Any food that is sticky like jam and peanut butter.
Large pieces and chunks of anything like hot dogs, meat, cheese, or fruit.
Candy or popcorn.

Always discuss feeding with your doctor and practice good food preparation techniques!

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