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Best mashed foods to help your baby learn to chew

Discover 15 first foods to mash for your baby, according to a pediatric occupational therapist.

5 - 6 Months 7 - 8 Months

First solid foods for your baby

No matter what feeding method you choose—traditional purees, baby-led weaning, or a mix of both—here are some tips to help you get started.

Tip: To promote motor skills and independence, give your baby their own spoon as soon as they start solids

5 - 6 Months

When to give your baby their own spoon

Introducing a spoon promotes your baby's independence, motor skills, sensory perception, and speech. Try our tips to help them learn to use it.

9 - 10 Months

How much should my 9-month-old be eating?

Read our breakdown of the daily dietary guidelines for 9-month-olds and 4 factors that can influence appetite.

7 - 8 Months 9 - 10 Months 11 - 12 Months

Best ways to help your baby like a new food

Research shows that introducing your baby to more flavors now increases the likelihood that they will accept and enjoy them later. Here are 4 ways to help your baby learn to like new foods.

3 - 4 Months 5 - 6 Months

Why you shouldn’t rush to start solid foods

The American Academy of Pediatrics and the World Health Organization now say that most babies aren’t truly ready to start solid foods until about 6 months of age. Read more about why 6 months is the sweet spot.

9 - 10 Months 11 - 12 Months

Testing limits at mealtimes

Between the ages of 9 and 12 months, your baby starts to test limits, especially at mealtime. Read our tips on what to do.

7 - 8 Months 9 - 10 Months 11 - 12 Months

Baby food doesn’t have to be bland—spices to try (and 1 to avoid)

Offering more complex baby food with subtle herbs and spices isn’t just okay, it might help your baby become a more open-minded eater. Read which seasonings to try.

9 - 10 Months

Self-feeding develops your baby’s fine motor skills

Your baby is learning to use a pincer grasp to pick up objects. Learn why self-feeding can be your baby's favorite way to practice their new motor skills.

0 - 12 Months

Diaper bag must-haves from real parents (and yes, all 30 are essential)

We talked to real parents about their must-have diaper bag essentials and on-the-go hacks. The list is extensive but ensures you won't be caught unprepared.

Young child eating vegetables while sitting at a table

28 - 30 Months

How to handle picky eating—tips and advice from Happy Family

At two, it seems to happen all of a sudden: your baby is a champ eater then picky eating begins. Our friends at Happy Family have tips to help you handle It.