Join now to personalize. Photo credit: Thinkstock. Age: Birth to 4 months Age: 4 to 6 months Age: 6 to 8 months Age: 8 to 12 months. Feeding behavior Rooting reflex helps your baby turn toward a nipple to find nourishment. What to feed Breast milk or formula ONLY How much per day How to tell if your baby's getting enough breast milk How to tell how much formula your baby needs Feeding tip Your baby's digestive tract is still developing, so solid food is off-limits for now.
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New to BabyCenter? Join now. Password Forgot your password? Keep me logged in. Here are 20 Things to Feed Your Infant. Most babies show signs of readiness between five to six months. They include:. Having good head control.
Even if your baby can't quite sit up on their own yet, they need to be able to hold their head up in order to start eating solids. Being able to sit up with support. No more tongue thrust instinct. This reflex causes a baby's tongue to automatically push food out of their mouth, and it's meant to stop choking. Showing interest in trying food. DiMaggio says. Be the first to comment!
No comments yet. Close this dialog window Add a comment. Add your comment If your baby refuses the feeding, don't force it. Try again in a week. If the problem continues, talk to your baby's health care provider to make sure the resistance isn't a sign of a problem.
It's recommended that you give your baby potentially allergenic foods when you introduce other complementary foods. Potentially allergenic foods include:. There is no evidence that delaying the introduction of these foods can help prevent food allergies. In fact, early introduction of foods containing peanuts might decrease the risk that your baby will develop a food allergy to peanuts. Still, especially if any close relatives have a food allergy, give your child his or her first taste of a highly allergenic food at home — rather than at a restaurant — with an oral antihistamine available.
If there's no reaction, the food can be introduced in gradually increasing amounts. Don't give juice to your baby until after age 1. Juice isn't a necessary part of a baby's diet, and it's not as valuable as whole fruit. Too much juice might contribute to weight problems and diarrhea. Sipping juice throughout the day can lead to tooth decay. Another reason to avoid giving your baby solid food before age 4 months is the risk associated with certain home-prepared foods.
A baby younger than age 4 months shouldn't be given home-prepared spinach, beets, carrots, green beans or squash. These foods might contain enough nitrates to cause the blood disorder methemoglobinemia. During feedings, talk to your baby and help him or her through the process.
To make mealtime enjoyable:. Enjoy your baby's sloppy tray, gooey hands and sticky face. You're building the foundation for a lifetime of healthy eating. There is a problem with information submitted for this request. Sign up for free, and stay up-to-date on research advancements, health tips and current health topics, like COVID, plus expert advice on managing your health.
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