It is exciting to see your baby try foods. Start with pureed baby foods with a smooth texture. Baby food is “pureed” when foods are softened and crushed into a paste or liquid. Try vegetables, fruit, infant cereal, or meats. It doesn’t matter which you offer first, as long as the texture is smooth and thin.

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✔ Feed breastmilk or formula before offering purees. It will be easier if your baby is not too hungry or fussy.

✔ Babies have small stomachs and only need a little bit of food at first. Start with a small amount, about 1 to 2 teaspoons. Let your baby guide you on how much food to feed.

✔ Introduce single-ingredient foods one at a time. This will let your baby get used to the taste and texture of each new food.

✔ If your baby doesn’t like a food, try it later. It may take many tries!