Full Guide for Baby’s First Food

1. Baby is around 6 months old.

From health experts, they suggest not to start before 4 months old. Before reaching 6 months, breast milk or formula provides all the essential nutrition your baby needs.

2. Baby is healthy and alert during the mealtime.

If you introduce solid for baby when they are sick, it is going to be harder to figure it out if baby gets allergic reaction.

You will never know which food baby has allergy to so make sure to introduce solids when baby is healthy and in a good mood.

3. Baby has good head and neck control.

It is important for baby to support their heads and necks on their own to swallow solids.

Every baby’s development is different so if your baby is around 6 months but doesn’t have good control of their neck and head, I highly suggest to wait.

4. Baby can sit upright with little support.

When you introduce solids for baby, it is important to have them sit and eat.

It becomes a choking hazard when you feed baby while you holding or carrying so it is important that baby can sit right on their own.

5. Baby shows interest in food and reaches for it.

You will notice that your baby shows interests while you eating by looking at it or trying to reach or grab your food.

This is the sign that baby is giving you cues that they want to eat food.

6. Baby opens their mouth when food or a spoon approaches.

This is same as baby starts to have interest in food.

Baby is giving you a sign that they are ready to eat.

1 . Floor Seat

• Easy to clean
• Moveable everywhere
• Light weight
• Close to floor so if baby moves around it’s safe

2. High Chair

• Keeps baby secure during meals
• Encourages self-feeding
• Easier cleanup
• Joins family mealtimes
• Grows with your child
• Makes Mealtime Easier

3. Silicone Spoon

• Soft and gentle on baby’s gums
• Easy for little hands to hold
• Helps encourage self-feeding
• BPA-free and food-safe (choose reputable brands)
• Easy to clean and dishwasher-safe
• Less likely to scratch bowls or baby’s mouth

4. Silicon Bibs

• Catches dropped food with a built-in pocket
• Helps keep clothes clean
• Waterproof and stain-resistant
• Soft and comfortable to wear
• Easy to wipe clean or dishwasher-safe
• Adjustable to grow with your baby

5. Silicon Food Freezer Trays

• Freeze homemade baby food in portions
• Easy to pop out frozen cubes
• Reduces food waste
• Saves meal prep time
• Reusable and easy to clean

6. Handheld Food Processor

• Makes smooth purees in minutes
• Easy to blend fruits and vegetables
• Quick to clean
• Great for homemade baby food
• Can be used for family meals too

7. Measuring Spoons

• Measure ingredients accurately
• Great for introducing small portions
• Helpful for following recipes
• Reduces food waste
• Easy to store

1. Introduce Allergen Food in the morning time

When you introduce allergen food in the morning and baby show reaction to it, you can run to your pediatric doctor right away. Most pediatric hospital are not open late at night, so if your baby show reaction to it , you will have to search different hospital. I don’t risk to do it since some reaction is urgent.

2. Try 3 days methods

When you introduce new food to your baby, it will be helpful to give one new food every 3 days. It is because it will be easier to identify which food your baby allergic to.

3. Watch for possible reaction

After introduce new food, it is recommended to watch closely your baby’s mood, skin, and tempreture with in 30 to 60 minutes, especially common allergen please pay attention.

Common Allergic Reaction;

• Hives or Rash
• Swelling or the lips or face
• Vomiting
• Coughing, wheezing, or trouble breathing
• Diarrhea

4. Introduce one common allergen at a time

It is important to give little amount when you introduce baby new food, especially allergen food.