Transition to solids?

The transition to solids begins when your baby turns 6 months old. During this time, breast milk or formula—your baby's only nutrition source until now—is gradually joined by new tastes and textures.

You usually start with single-ingredient, smooth purees of vegetables (carrot, zucchini, potato). Each new food is tried at 3-4 day intervals, so you can clearly see which food, if any, causes an allergic reaction. Sweet tastes come after vegetables, so your baby gets used to mild, unsalted veggies first.

Starting portions are tiny—just 1-2 teaspoons at a time; the goal is exploration, not filling the belly. Breast milk or formula meals continue before solids. If your baby refuses food, there's no forcing; trying again in a few days is fine.

Iron needs increase from the 6th month onward, so ground meat (very well cooked and pureed), lentils, and other legumes get added. Egg yolk can be boiled and pureed and tried (the white comes later). Plain yogurt is fine.

Starting amounts are small—usually 1-2 teaspoons at a time; the goal is exploration, not fullness. Breast milk or formula continues before the solids meal. If your baby refuses, don't push; try again in a few days.

During the transition from 6 months onward: iron needs increase, so introduce ground meat (very well cooked, pureed), lentils, and legumes. Boiled and pureed egg yolk can be tried (whites come later). Plain yogurt is suitable.

Checking with your doctor before starting is always best. Watching for your baby's readiness signs (head control, sitting with support, interest in food) matters too.