How Do You Start Baby On Solid Food?
Starting on solid foods from formula or milk can be an overwhelming adventure. With a few simple tips you and your baby will be well on your way to trying many new and wonderful flavors and textures! For the first feeding, choose a time of day when your baby is in a good mood and is alert and seemingly interested in eating. A good cue for knowing that your baby is ready for food is when he or she is showing interest in your food. Start with one feeding a day, usually in the morning or in the evening during a typical breakfast or dinner time. When first starting off, rice cereal is the easiest for babies to digest and most pediatricians recommend starting here. During those first feedings, take a rubber tipped spoon and scoop two spoonfuls of rice cereal into a small serving dish. Mix the rice cereal with formula or breast milk (which ever you are using for main feedings)until it is a very liquid consistency, slightly thicker than just formula or milk. During the first few feedings, bab
