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What Solid Baby Food Should My Child Be Eating?

by Bob
(Portland, Maine, USA)

The transition from pureed to more adult solid baby food seems to be a struggle for my 15 month old daughter. The problem seems to be coping with the greater textures of the more solid food.

I would appreciate any feedback from other parents as to what specific type of foods their toddlers are eating.

Is there anything I should be doing right now to make things easier?

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Solid Baby Food Transition
by: Shyami

My transition to solid baby food was gradual.

I started by giving my 8 month old son pureed fruits and veg. Then found that he likes to pick up puffed rice and put it into his mouth. So, I encouraged him to do so. And then started giving him grainy baby biscuits and rusks which he liked. Now he eats half mashed rice!

My suggestion is to try different solid baby food items that she likes. You might find something that she likes to eat, regardless of the texture.

Some shops sell some kind of a food crusher which helps you to get food somewhere in the in-between texture.

A Pediatrician's Chart For Solid Baby Food
by: Aida

Keep in mind that a toddler is still new to solid baby foods and it takes time to get the hang of it for them too.

I learned a simple trick with my nieces... if you cannot dissolve it using mostly your tongue against your palate, it is not right for a baby under 2 years old.

Here is what my pediatrician gave me as a solid baby food guideline for 12 to 18 month olds. Hope it helps.

Signs of readiness for self-feeding:
- Can start to use a spoon himself though skill will take a while (parents remember to cheer on the efforts!)

What to feed:
- Whole milk
- Other dairy (soft pasteurized cheese, full-fat yogurt and cottage cheese)
- Same food as family, mashed or chopped into bite-size pieces - feel the texture yourself
- Iron-fortified cereals (rice, barley, wheat, oats, mixed cereals)
- Other grains (whole wheat bread, pasta, rice)
- New fruits: melon, papaya, apricot, grapefruit (citrus is now okay)
- New vegetables: broccoli and cauliflower trees
- Protein (eggs, cut-up or ground meat, finely cut poultry, boneless fish, tofu, mashed beans, thinly spread smooth peanut butter)
- Citrus and non-citrus juice
- Honey is also okay now

How much per day?
- 2 to 3 servings dairy (1 serving = 1/2 cup milk, 1/2 to 1 oz. cheese, 1/3 to 1/2 cup yogurt or cottage cheese)
- 4 to 6 servings cereals and other grains (1 serving = 1/4 to 1/3 cup cereal, 1/4 cup pasta or rice, 1/4 to 1/2 slice bread or bagel)
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup fruit
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup vegetables
- 2 servings protein (1 serving = 2 tablespoons ground or two 1-inch cubes meat, poultry, or fish; 1 egg; 1/4 cup tofu or cooked beans; 1 tablespoon smooth peanut butter)
- 3 to 4 oz. juice

Feeding tips:
- Introduce new foods one at a time, with at least three days in between to make sure your child is not allergic to it
- Choking hazards are still a danger

Good Luck

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