6+ months
Chicken
Slow-cook or braise until very tender, then shred or offer as drumstick for baby to gnaw on. Avoid dry, overcooked chicken. Thigh meat stays more moist.
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Proteins · Around 6+ months
Beans
Excellent source of plant protein, iron, zinc, and fiber. Budget-friendly and versatile. Pair with vitamin C for better iron absorption.
No major allergen listed for this ingredient. Check packaging and other ingredients.
Record a taste of beansPrepare with care
Cook until very soft and lightly smash to break the skin (whole beans can be a choking hazard). Black beans, kidney beans, and chickpeas all work well. Can be mashed into spreads.
Age is a guide, not a readiness assessment. Seat your baby upright and stay with them while eating. The food photo is ingredient inspiration, not a serving-size or texture instruction.
Reliable starting points
Written by the Babysential team. General feeding information, adapted from CDC guidance on starting solids and NHS first foods guidance. Your child’s clinician can help with individual feeding concerns.
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6+ months
Beef
Slow-cook until fall-apart tender. Offer as strips from a steak or as ground beef patties/meatballs. One of the best first foods for iron.
6+ months · fish
Salmon
Bake or steam and flake into large pieces, checking carefully for bones. Can be formed into patties. Wild-caught preferred. Aim for 1-2 servings per week.