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Nibble / Food checker

Ready for a taste?

A quick guide to starting ages. Find an ingredient, then check preparation for your baby’s feeding skills.

Age guidance does not guarantee that a food is safe for your baby. Feeding skills, preparation and allergies matter too. Open a food to see how to prepare it. CDC guidance.

51 foods · select an age to compare

Avocado

From around 6 months

Banana

From around 6 months

Blueberries

From around 6 months

Mango

From around 6 months

Pear

From around 6 months

Apple

From around 6 months

Strawberries

From around 6 months

Peach

From around 6 months

Watermelon

From around 6 months

Plum

From around 6 months

Sweet Potato

From around 6 months

Carrot

From around 6 months

Broccoli

From around 6 months

Zucchini

From around 6 months

Butternut Squash

From around 6 months

Green Peas

From around 6 months

Spinach

From around 6 months

Cauliflower

From around 6 months

Bell Pepper

From around 6 months

Beetroot

From around 8 months

Oatmeal

From around 6 months

Rice

From around 6 months

Bread / Toast

Contains wheat

From around 6 months

Pasta

Contains wheat

From around 6 months

Quinoa

From around 8 months

Pancakes

Contains wheat

From around 8 months

Chicken

From around 6 months

Beef

From around 6 months

Salmon

Contains fish

From around 6 months

Eggs

Contains eggs

From around 6 months

Lentils

From around 6 months

Turkey

From around 6 months

White Fish

Contains fish

From around 6 months

Tofu

Contains soy

From around 6 months

Shrimp

Contains shellfish

From around 6 months

Peanut Butter

Contains peanuts

From around 6 months

Almond Butter

Contains tree nuts

From around 6 months

Beans

From around 6 months

Lamb

From around 6 months

Plain Yogurt

Contains dairy

From around 6 months

Cheese

Contains dairy

From around 6 months

Cottage Cheese

Contains dairy

From around 6 months

Butter

Contains dairy

From around 6 months

Whole Milk

Contains dairy

From around 12 months

Barley

Contains wheat

From around 6 months

Millet

From around 6 months

Asparagus

From around 8 months

Corn

From around 8 months

Tomato

From around 6 months

Mushrooms

From around 10 months

Tahini

Contains sesame

From around 6 months