Starting solids without the stress
Signs your baby may be ready, simple first foods, and an easy way to keep track of what they've tried.
Starting solids is one of the messiest and most fun milestones. A little planning makes it calmer for everyone.
Signs of readiness
Many babies are ready for solids at around six months. Common signs include sitting up with little support, good head control, showing interest in your food, and no longer pushing food straight back out with their tongue. Your paediatrician can help you decide when to start.
Keep the first foods simple
Soft, single foods are an easy start: mashed avocado, banana, sweet potato, or iron-rich foods your paediatrician recommends. Offer one new food at a time, so it’s easier to spot what your baby likes and how they react.
Common allergens
Foods like peanut, egg and dairy are common allergens. Current guidance in many countries is to introduce them early and keep offering them, but advice differs by baby, especially with eczema or a known allergy. Ask your paediatrician first.
Keep a food diary
Chaddo has more than 500 foods, each with ideas for how to serve it at your baby’s age. Tap the food, note how much they liked it and any reaction. Over a few weeks you’ll have a clear picture of what they’ve tried, without trying to remember on a busy day.
This is general information, not medical advice. Always follow your paediatrician’s guidance.