What types of food should i feed my baby when its time for solids?

Question

So ive breastfed 10 months.... and i really only give my son mum mum crackers, baby cheerios, and pureed fruits and veggies sometimes.... i just need to know HOW TO FEED HIM FOOD WHEN THE TIME COMES??

Answer

Many allergists are now recommending introducing most foods at 6 months because the longer you wait the more likely their first exposure will be through their skin rather than digestive system. 
Everything but runny eggs and honey are a go 👍 (unless your child has moderate/severe eczema and food allergies in your immediate family) 
The texture will depend on your baby. Gagging will happen and learning what to do if your baby does choke really helped us be more comfortable with the whole process.

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So when my daughter started solids at 6 months, she was really on purées for about a month. She wanted to chew from the beginning with her 4 teeth lol so we started with pasta, overly steamed veggies and soft fruits and cut them into small pieces. We wanted her to start self feeding but we would also assist her so she could taste it. Then around 9 months, we started with meats, again small pieces, and nothing super chewy. Mind you she had all her teeth at 1 years old, or shortly after. So chewing meat was no problem. She loved steak and chicken. Pork chops were a pretty close favorite too.

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We did cooked sweet potatoes, carrots, and avocados. I've been told to be careful feeding them crackers and other snacks with extra salt. They should take in very little salt the first year.

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I just gave her food. I would cut it up small enough for her to handle. She lives fruit - so cans of sliced peaches and pears are popular and I cut the slices in 3-4 pieces. Little mandarin oranges. Bananas and strawberries. Pineapple. I make her grilled cheese and pb&j sandwiches. Cut into 1/4s or I tear into bites. She's 13 months now and eats everything in site. Loves rice and pasta - those are good to start with. Side it teaches that pinch move with the fingers. Corn, mashed potatoes, if you do meat then just make the pieces small - I started with chicken.

What types of food should i feed my baby when its time for solids?

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