Hello everyone,
My baby is 6 months old and I am planning to introduce solid foods to him soon. As a first-time parent, I am a bit nervous about this whole process as I want to make sure that I am doing everything right. I have read a lot about introducing solid foods to babies but I am still not sure where to start. Can anyone share some tips that worked for them while introducing solid foods to their babies? How did you decide which foods to start with? How often should I give my baby solid foods? Any advice or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

Hello,
I introduced solid foods to my daughter when she turned six months old. It was a new experience for both of us, but I learned a few tips throughout the process that I'd love to share:
1. Offer food when your baby is hungry: Try to schedule meals around your baby's natural hunger cues. If they're not interested, try again in a few hours. Don't force it!
2. Spoon-feeding: At first, I spoon-fed my daughter to ensure she was getting enough to eat. I would give her the spoon to play with too, which helped develop her motor skills.
3. Monitor allergies: As mentioned by User 1, watch for any signs of allergies. Introduce new foods one at a time to ensure your baby doesn't have any allergic reactions. I always checked for any rashes, vomiting or itching after trying out new food.
4. Be creative: I aim to introduce a variety of different textures and flavours in my daughter's meals. For example, I made my daughter's food chunky by blending lightly.
5. Keep it happy and fun! Solid food service is an opportunity to encourage a playful attitude towards food. It's a messy, happy, adventurous discovery of new flavors and textures.
The whole process of starting solid foods can sometimes be stressful especially for us first-time parents. Take your time and don't rush into it!