{"id":1493,"date":"2022-06-07T01:37:50","date_gmt":"2022-06-07T01:37:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/showit37794.wpengine.com\/2021-12-15-starting-solids\/"},"modified":"2026-05-26T15:03:43","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T05:03:43","slug":"2021-12-15-starting-solids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/2021-12-15-starting-solids\/","title":{"rendered":"Starting Solids"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Starting solids is one of the biggest milestones in your baby\u2019s first year &#8211; and one of the most confusing! Between outdated advice, differing opinions, and social media \u201crules\u201d, it can be hard to know what\u2019s right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The truth? There\u2019s no perfect <em>age<\/em> to start solids. What matters most is your baby\u2019s <strong>developmental readiness<\/strong>. Just like some babies walk at 9 months and others at 18, every little one is unique.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this blog, we\u2019ll walk you through how to know when your baby is ready, what to feed them first, how much to offer, and the different feeding methods &#8211; all backed by the latest evidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why 6 Months Is the Recommended Starting Age<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>current guidelines<\/strong> from the World Health Organisation and Australian Department of Health recommend introducing solids <strong>around 6 months<\/strong>, but <strong>not before 4 months<\/strong>, while continuing exclusive breastmilk or formula until then.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Six months is when <em>most<\/em> babies show the <strong>developmental signs of readiness<\/strong> for solids. Some might be ready a little earlier (around 5\u00bd months) and others later (closer to 7 months) &#8211; and that\u2019s completely normal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u201cMy 4\u20135 Month Old Seems Interested in Food &#8211; Does That Mean They\u2019re Ready?\u201d<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s common for babies around 4\u20135 months to show big interest in food &#8211; watching you eat, reaching for your plate, or mimicking chewing motions. While this curiosity is wonderful, it doesn\u2019t necessarily mean they\u2019re ready to start solids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This stage is more about <em>exploration<\/em> than <em>consumption<\/em>. Try letting your baby join in with family mealtimes by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sitting them on your lap or in a supported highchair to observe and learn<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Offering an empty spoon, cup, or plate to play with<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Letting them sip (and spill!) expressed milk or formula from a small open cup<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trying a frozen \u201cmumsicle\u201d made from breastmilk for teething relief (recipe in <a href=\"https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/our-books\/milk-to-meals-2\/\">Milk to Meals<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Signs Your Baby Is Ready for Solids<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When your baby shows the <strong>developmental signs of readiness<\/strong>, it means their digestive system, muscles, and reflexes are ready for food. Look for all the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. <a href=\"https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/what-does-sitting-unassisted-mean-and-why-is-it-important-before-starting-solids\/\">Your baby can sit up unassisted<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is the most important sign. They may not be able to sit on the floor unassisted, but once in a highchair or on your lap, they should be able to sit upright without slumping forward or to the side. <br>Good sitting strength means your baby\u2019s <strong>core and digestive muscles<\/strong> are mature enough to process food, and it reduces the risk of choking or aspiration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Good head and neck control<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your baby\u2019s head should stay steady and upright. Strong neck control allows them to safely move food around the mouth, swallow effectively, and turn their head away to show when they\u2019ve had enough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Interest in food<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Curiosity about food is a great sign &#8211; especially when combined with the two points above. Reaching for food, watching you eat, or opening their mouth when offered a spoon are all positive indicators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/stokke-2-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/stokke-2-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-65595\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/stokke-2-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/stokke-2-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/stokke-2-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/stokke-2-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/stokke-2-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/stokke-2-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/stokke-2-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Choosing a Feeding Method: Purees, Baby-Led Weaning, or Both?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You might feel pressure to pick a \u201cmethod\u201d, but the best approach is the one that works for your baby <em>and<\/em> you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some parents begin with smooth purees, others go straight to <a href=\"https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/safe-shape-and-size-of-finger-foods\/\">soft finger foods (baby-led weaning)<\/a>, and many do a <strong>combination<\/strong>. There\u2019s no \u201cright\u201d way &#8211; every family and baby is different.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A relaxed, responsive feeding environment is far more important than the method itself. You can read more about the pros and cons of each approach in our blog on <a href=\"https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/blw-vs-spoon-feeding\/\">Purees vs Baby-Led Weaning<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We do recommend that <strong>by 8\u20139 months<\/strong>, babies are given the chance to explore <strong>some<\/strong> finger foods to support oral motor and sensory development.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Foods to Start With<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There\u2019s no single \u201cbest\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/first-foods\/\">first food<\/a> &#8211; instead, think about offering a <strong>variety of nutrient-dense whole foods<\/strong>. Early eating is about so much more than nutrition. It\u2019s a sensory experience where your baby is learning flavours, textures, smells, coordination, and the joy of eating with the family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before diving in, make sure you download our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/manage.kmail-lists.com\/subscriptions\/subscribe?a=Rvsa4R&amp;g=SZEijS\">FREE First Food Guide<\/a><\/strong>, which gives an easy overview of what foods to offer (and when).<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Avoid starting with any <em>top allergens<\/em> until your baby has tolerated a few low-allergenic foods. This simply makes it easier to notice if a reaction occurs. <a href=\"https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/starting-solids\/allergen-introduction\/\">(You can read more in our blog on introducing allergens.)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And truly &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/rice-cereal-for-babies-is-it-necessary\/\">there\u2019s no need for rice cereal. <\/a>Babies benefit from foods high in haem-iron <a href=\"https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/iron-for-babies\/\">(read more about iron needs here)<\/a> and big flavours from the get-go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some favourite first foods include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Bone broth<\/strong> \u2014 served on its own or mixed through vegetables<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Avocado<\/strong> \u2014 mashed, sliced, or blended with breastmilk, formula, or broth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Root vegetables<\/strong> \u2014 sweet potato, pumpkin, parsnip or beetroot, steamed until soft<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Coconut cream<\/strong> \u2014 straight from the can or mixed with vegetables or avocado<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Liver<\/strong> \u2014 offered as strips, p\u00e2t\u00e9, or mixed into pur\u00e9es<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pasture-raised meats<\/strong> \u2014 slow-cooked chicken thigh, lamb shoulder or beef cheeks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bone marrow<\/strong> \u2014 stirred into pur\u00e9es or spread on soft finger foods<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/our-books\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/shanks-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-63882 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/shanks-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/shanks-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/shanks-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/shanks-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/shanks-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/shanks-2048x2048.png 2048w, https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/shanks-500x500.png 500w, https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/shanks-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/shanks-100x100.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Find recipes for all these foods and more in our <a href=\"https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/our-books\/\">starting solids book Milk to Meals.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once your baby has tried a handful of first foods, the goal is simply that they start eating <strong>what you eat<\/strong> &#8211; or a version of it. Eating together as a family is one of the most powerful ways to support their long-term eating habits, reduce fussiness, and simplify your own meal prep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Much and How Often to Feed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the beginning, your baby might only take a few spoonfuls &#8211; and that\u2019s perfectly okay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Start with 1\u20132 teaspoons or 1-2 small pieces of finger food once per day, then gradually build up as their skills and appetite grow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keep milk feeds (breastmilk or formula) the main source of nutrition until 12 months, and offer solids about <strong>30\u201360 minutes after a milk feed<\/strong>, when your baby is calm, happy, and not overtired.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can read more detailed guidance in our post on <a href=\"https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/how-much-and-how-often-hunger-cues-and-portion-control\/\">How Much and How Often to Feed Your Baby<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Best Equipment for Starting Solids<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Boob_to_Food_Starting_Solids_Equipment_Mockup-2-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1210 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Boob_to_Food_Starting_Solids_Equipment_Mockup-2-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Boob_to_Food_Starting_Solids_Equipment_Mockup-2-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Boob_to_Food_Starting_Solids_Equipment_Mockup-2-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Boob_to_Food_Starting_Solids_Equipment_Mockup-2-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Boob_to_Food_Starting_Solids_Equipment_Mockup-2-624x624.png 624w, https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Boob_to_Food_Starting_Solids_Equipment_Mockup-2-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Boob_to_Food_Starting_Solids_Equipment_Mockup-2-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Boob_to_Food_Starting_Solids_Equipment_Mockup-2.png 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There\u2019s no shortage of feeding gear on the market, but you don\u2019t need everything. We\u2019ve compiled our favourite tried-and-tested items &#8211; including discount codes &#8211; in our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/manage.kmail-lists.com\/subscriptions\/subscribe?a=Rvsa4R&amp;g=VgXLVM\">Free Starting Solids Equipment Guide<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Need Extra Support?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"660\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Milk-To-Meals-Cover-Mockup-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-60525 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Milk-To-Meals-Cover-Mockup-1.png 660w, https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Milk-To-Meals-Cover-Mockup-1-300x262.png 300w, https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Milk-To-Meals-Cover-Mockup-1-600x525.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Starting solids can feel overwhelming, but it doesn\u2019t have to be. Our best-selling book <a href=\"https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/our-books\/\"><strong>Milk to Meals<\/strong> <\/a>takes the guesswork out of the process. Inside, you\u2019ll find everything you need to feel confident &#8211; from developmental readiness signs and allergen introduction, to key nutrients, textures, meal ideas and hundreds of family-friendly recipes.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re feeling unsure, anxious, or would simply love a <a href=\"https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/clinic\/\"><strong>personalised starting solids plan<\/strong>, our <strong>Online Clinic<\/strong><\/a> offers one-on-one consultations with our dietitians, naturopaths and feeding specialists. These sessions are perfect if you want tailored guidance, reassurance, or support navigating things like timing, first foods, feeding methods or a customised introduction plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For babies with allergies, eczema, reflux, feeding challenges, or a family history of food sensitivities, our team is here to support you with compassionate, evidence-based care &#8211; so you can feel confident feeding your little one at every step.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Signs of readiness, first foods and how to begin<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":5681,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"bwfblock_default_font":"","_searchwp_excluded":"","inline_featured_image":false,"wprm-recipe-roundup-name":"","wprm-recipe-roundup-description":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[51,1749,52,53,1942,62,1963,3466],"tags":[93,124,154,193,242],"age-group":[],"membership-status":[],"class_list":["post-1493","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-4-12-months","category-blog-favourites","category-blog-post","category-featured-blog-post","category-infant","category-rh-featured","category-starting-solids","category-starting-solids-2","tag-childrens-health","tag-faqs","tag-health","tag-nutrition","tag-starting-solids"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Starting Solids - Boob to Food<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"A complete bible to starting solids: signs of readiness, first foods, feeding methods, how much, free first food guide and equipment guide\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/2021-12-15-starting-solids\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Starting Solids - Boob to Food\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"A complete bible to starting solids: signs of readiness, first foods, feeding methods, how much, free first food guide and equipment guide\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/2021-12-15-starting-solids\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Boob to Food\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2022-06-07T01:37:50+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2026-05-26T05:03:43+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/DSC_1430-1-scaled.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1282\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"1920\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Luka\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Luka\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"6 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/2021-12-15-starting-solids\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/2021-12-15-starting-solids\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Luka\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/learn.boobtofood.com\/#\/schema\/person\/f1fde9f48cb53b3e4c1b8fa52754eaa4\"},\"headline\":\"Starting Solids\",\"datePublished\":\"2022-06-07T01:37:50+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-05-26T05:03:43+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/2021-12-15-starting-solids\/\"},\"wordCount\":1191,\"commentCount\":0,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/learn.boobtofood.com\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/2021-12-15-starting-solids\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/DSC_1430-1-scaled.jpg\",\"keywords\":[\"children's health\",\"FAQs\",\"health\",\"nutrition\",\"Starting solids\"],\"articleSection\":[\"4-12 months\",\"Blog Favourites\",\"Blog Post\",\"Featured Blog Post\",\"Infant\",\"RH Featured\",\"starting solids\",\"Starting Solids\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"CommentAction\",\"name\":\"Comment\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/2021-12-15-starting-solids\/#respond\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/2021-12-15-starting-solids\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/2021-12-15-starting-solids\/\",\"name\":\"Starting Solids - Boob to Food\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/learn.boobtofood.com\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/2021-12-15-starting-solids\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/2021-12-15-starting-solids\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/DSC_1430-1-scaled.jpg\",\"datePublished\":\"2022-06-07T01:37:50+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-05-26T05:03:43+00:00\",\"description\":\"A complete bible to starting solids: signs of readiness, first foods, feeding methods, how much, free first food guide and equipment guide\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/2021-12-15-starting-solids\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/2021-12-15-starting-solids\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/2021-12-15-starting-solids\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/DSC_1430-1-scaled.jpg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/DSC_1430-1-scaled.jpg\",\"width\":1282,\"height\":1920},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/2021-12-15-starting-solids\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Starting Solids\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/learn.boobtofood.com\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/learn.boobtofood.com\/\",\"name\":\"Boob to Food\",\"description\":\"\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/learn.boobtofood.com\/#organization\"},\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\/\/learn.boobtofood.com\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/learn.boobtofood.com\/#organization\",\"name\":\"Boob to Food\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/learn.boobtofood.com\/\",\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/learn.boobtofood.com\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/boobtofood_logos-main.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/boobtofood_logos-main.png\",\"width\":994,\"height\":530,\"caption\":\"Boob to Food\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/learn.boobtofood.com\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\"}},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/learn.boobtofood.com\/#\/schema\/person\/f1fde9f48cb53b3e4c1b8fa52754eaa4\",\"name\":\"Luka\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/learn.boobtofood.com\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/ce542055f4a2f95b9b631a3ab0a6293b289e497b808394959acc9147c56678af?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/ce542055f4a2f95b9b631a3ab0a6293b289e497b808394959acc9147c56678af?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"caption\":\"Luka\"},\"url\":\"https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/author\/lukaboobtofood-com\/\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"Starting Solids - Boob to Food","description":"A complete bible to starting solids: signs of readiness, first foods, feeding methods, how much, free first food guide and equipment guide","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/2021-12-15-starting-solids\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"Starting Solids - Boob to Food","og_description":"A complete bible to starting solids: signs of readiness, first foods, feeding methods, how much, free first food guide and equipment guide","og_url":"https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/2021-12-15-starting-solids\/","og_site_name":"Boob to Food","article_published_time":"2022-06-07T01:37:50+00:00","article_modified_time":"2026-05-26T05:03:43+00:00","og_image":[{"width":1282,"height":1920,"url":"https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/DSC_1430-1-scaled.jpg","type":"image\/jpeg"}],"author":"Luka","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"Luka","Est. reading time":"6 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/2021-12-15-starting-solids\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/2021-12-15-starting-solids\/"},"author":{"name":"Luka","@id":"https:\/\/learn.boobtofood.com\/#\/schema\/person\/f1fde9f48cb53b3e4c1b8fa52754eaa4"},"headline":"Starting Solids","datePublished":"2022-06-07T01:37:50+00:00","dateModified":"2026-05-26T05:03:43+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/2021-12-15-starting-solids\/"},"wordCount":1191,"commentCount":0,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/learn.boobtofood.com\/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/2021-12-15-starting-solids\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/DSC_1430-1-scaled.jpg","keywords":["children's health","FAQs","health","nutrition","Starting solids"],"articleSection":["4-12 months","Blog Favourites","Blog Post","Featured Blog Post","Infant","RH Featured","starting solids","Starting Solids"],"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"CommentAction","name":"Comment","target":["https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/2021-12-15-starting-solids\/#respond"]}]},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/2021-12-15-starting-solids\/","url":"https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/2021-12-15-starting-solids\/","name":"Starting Solids - Boob to Food","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/learn.boobtofood.com\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/2021-12-15-starting-solids\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/2021-12-15-starting-solids\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/DSC_1430-1-scaled.jpg","datePublished":"2022-06-07T01:37:50+00:00","dateModified":"2026-05-26T05:03:43+00:00","description":"A complete bible to starting solids: signs of readiness, first foods, feeding methods, how much, free first food guide and equipment guide","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/2021-12-15-starting-solids\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/2021-12-15-starting-solids\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/2021-12-15-starting-solids\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/DSC_1430-1-scaled.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/DSC_1430-1-scaled.jpg","width":1282,"height":1920},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/2021-12-15-starting-solids\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Starting Solids"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/learn.boobtofood.com\/#website","url":"https:\/\/learn.boobtofood.com\/","name":"Boob to Food","description":"","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/learn.boobtofood.com\/#organization"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/learn.boobtofood.com\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/learn.boobtofood.com\/#organization","name":"Boob to Food","url":"https:\/\/learn.boobtofood.com\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/learn.boobtofood.com\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/boobtofood_logos-main.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/boobtofood_logos-main.png","width":994,"height":530,"caption":"Boob to Food"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/learn.boobtofood.com\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"}},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/learn.boobtofood.com\/#\/schema\/person\/f1fde9f48cb53b3e4c1b8fa52754eaa4","name":"Luka","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/learn.boobtofood.com\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/ce542055f4a2f95b9b631a3ab0a6293b289e497b808394959acc9147c56678af?s=96&d=mm&r=g","contentUrl":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/ce542055f4a2f95b9b631a3ab0a6293b289e497b808394959acc9147c56678af?s=96&d=mm&r=g","caption":"Luka"},"url":"https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/author\/lukaboobtofood-com\/"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1493","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1493"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1493\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":79496,"href":"https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1493\/revisions\/79496"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5681"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1493"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1493"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1493"},{"taxonomy":"age-group","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/age-group?post=1493"},{"taxonomy":"membership-status","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/membership-status?post=1493"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}