5 Tips For Starting Your Baby On Solid Foods
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Sprout Organic Foods for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine.
If you have a new baby or are a veteran mom you know that introducing solids is an apprehensive time. Are they ready? How much or what should I start? What foods are best?
These are probably questions in the back of your mind right? This is a big milestone. It is fun to introduce new foods to your baby but worry too. We want to provide the best nourishment possible for our little ones that includes a well balanced diet. So it all starts now mom!
You are building the foundation for healthy eating habits right now.
5 Tips For Starting Your Baby On Solid Foods
1. Baby is ready for solid foods between 4 and 6 months. At this point baby should be holding their head up and maybe even sitting up depending on your baby.
2. Start with the basics. There is no need to make things complicated just starting out. Things like meat, veggies, and fortified cereals are perfect for the beginning solids foods.
3. Avoid allergies. Pick simple foods and make sure to stick to the rule of waiting a few days before introducing anything new.
4. Set the pace. Introducing baby food should be fun for both you and baby. Watch for baby’s cues of opening their mouth and making sounds when it comes to food.
5. Check your food labels. Don’t be misled by labels. Flip over the food and look at the back. Sprout Organic Baby Food shows just that! The label represents exactly the primary foods you will find on the back and nothing else!
I love that Sprout is all about moms who want to “Keep it Honest, Make it Real”! Research shows that developing a love of healthy foods early on helps foster healthy eating habits for life. That’s why Sprout is committed to providing the best nutrition and uses only certified-organic, non-GMO ingredients like whole fruits, vegetables and grains.
I’m so excited that these Sprout Pouches are now available at my local Target in Watauga,Texas!
Make sure you go and download your Sprout Coupon to try the new pouch flavors of Mango, Spinach Banana Apple, Blueberry Banana Oatmeal, and Pear Spinach Prune. Or watch this video all about how Sprout strives for real, honest, and pure ingredients for baby! And here is Where to Buy.
Sprout Organic Baby Food takes the headache out of wondering what ingredients are right for your baby. It is USDA certified organic, committed to only using whole fruits,vegetables, grains, contains no concentrates or preservatives, and has no GMO ingredients. Sprout offers a variety of flavors to give babies greater exposure to wholesome foods. With all of these wonderful ingredients it is definitely something your baby will love and you will feel good about feeding it to them too! We tried the Mangoes and she loved them so much she wanted to feed herself!
Plus its great for on the go! Whether your are working on the first foods or you have a self feeder these pouches are perfect! Pack it in your diaper bag or purse and food for baby is at your finger tips! Just twist off the cap! Sprout is what is best for baby!
Sprout’s pledge communicates the company’s commitment to transparency and honest labeling, using non-GMO ingredients, and using only real, honest, and pure ingredients in our recipes. Check out their Mission & Values!
Are you starting solid foods soon? Share your ideas on making it easy!
These are great tips especially about the allergies. i think this is the trickiest when starting kids on a solid diet. – Yolonda
I started giving mine a taste of solids at 4 months. My husband wanted to wait longer so we officially started around 6 months.
I remember my son when he was little. He is a little munchkin and he ate a lot! He loves his first solid food.
There are so many baby food options these days! I can’t believe how far this industry has come. When my kids were young we had the tiny glass jars and that was it!
I was always so worried and apprehensive when trying to decide when to feed my children solids. I’m so happy to see that companies are starting to care about what they put into our foods!
These are some great tips. I still remember when I first fed my girls their first solid food. That was always fun!
I could have used these tips when my daughter transitioned to solid foods. I had a hard time finding help out there but now I know where to refer people. Thanks for sharing!
I love carrying these pouch foods when we travelling. It is so convenient and easy especially when we take long road trips and I don’t want the car messed.
Thank you very much for sharing this awesome article with us.I was confused about solid food.But After reading your article now I know everything about it.