Baby Led Solids: Research & Experiments

Baby Led Solids: Research & Experiments

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We waited until Buttercup was 6 months old to start solid foods, following the recommendations of the World Health Organization, UNICEF and the American Academy of Pediatrics (see Week 1 below). We introduced solid foods in no particular order, and I did not post about a "repeat" food unless there was a significant change in the experience.


Month 12
Green Pepper, take 4
Quesadilla
Cheese, take 2
Birthday Cake
Omelette 
Cereal take 2

Month 11, Week 4
Apple, take 3
 

Month 11, Week 3
Lunchmeat
Peach
Soup (with a spoon)
Mushroom, take 2

Month 11, Week 2
Let's Talk About Choking (poll)

Month 11, Week 1 
Grapes
Apricot, take 2 (and craisins)
Quinoa

Month 10, Week 4
Spinach
Cracker
Orange

Month 10, Week 3 

Smoothie
Oatmeal
Chicken Tikka Masala
Thai Curry (baby corns, bamboo)
French Toast

Month 10, Week 2
Bell Pepper, take 3
Tomato, take 3
Gjetost (goat cheese)
Strawberry, take 2


Month 10, Week 1
Kiwi
Peanut Butter Toast
Veggie Burger
Tuna Salad

Month 9, Week 4
Mango

Chili 
Broccoli, take 2
Pumpkin
Parsnip

Month 9, Week 3 
Pancakes
Refried beans
Winter squash

Month 9, Week 2
How-To Video (pincer grasp)
Lentils 
Kale
Meatloaf

Month 9, Week 1
Rutabaga/Swede
Onions
Eggplant

Month 8, Week 4
Apple, take 2
Vegetable Curry
Raisins, take 2
Pineapple

Month 8, Week 3
Washing Produce
Blueberries
BLS Poem & Some Stats
Shepherds Pie

Month 8, Week 2
Brussels Sprouts

Green Beans, take 2
Carrot, take 2
Salmon 


Month 8, Week 1
Avocado, take 2
Spaghetti Squash
Confident "Baby-Led Solids"

Month 7, Week 4
Tofu
How-To Video (drink) 
Peas
Mostaccioli
Spaghetti
Smoked Salmon

Month 7, Week 3

Beans and Raisins
Hard boiled egg
Bell pepper, take 2
Tomato
Rice
Lessons Learned

Month 7, Week 2

Lessons Learned 
Cucumber
Apricot
Pasta
Banana, take 3

Month 7, Week 1 

Strawberry
Summer Squash
Melon
Mushroom
Apple
Breakfast Cereal

Lessons Learned

Month 6, Week 4

Top 10 Things to Love About Baby Led Solids
Bell Pepper
Salmon Croquettes
Plum 

Lessons Learned

Month 6, Week 3

Egg
Lessons Learned
How-to Video (Pear)
Banana, take 2

Chicken (dark meat)
Water - in a shot glass
Fish Zucchini


Month 6, Week 2

Water
Potato (white)
Chicken


Month 6, Week 1
Banana
Pear
Broccoli & Green Bean
Yogurt

Toast
Sweet Potato
Carrot