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Healthy Eating for Babies Age 6-12 Months

A Guide for Parents and Caregivers

  • Healthy Eating – Home
  • Welcome to Healthy Eating for Babies – 6-12 Months
  • Building Healthy Eating Habits
    • Breastfeeding
    • How can I tell when my baby is ready for solid foods?
    • How can I help my baby develop healthy eating habits?
    • Start to offer iron-rich foods at six months
    • Using Family Foods
    • What about food textures?
    • What are finger foods and why are they important?
    • Should I be concerned if my baby gags?
    • Food Choking Hazards
    • Food Allergies
    • How much food does my baby need to eat?
    • How many times a day should I offer my baby meals and snacks?
    • Your baby does not need a sippy cup
    • What is baby-led weaning?
  • Offering Healthy Foods
    • Introducing solid foods from 6-12 months
    • What foods should I offer my baby?
      • Iron-rich foods
      • Vegetables and fruits
      • Whole grain foods
      • Yogurt, cheese and milk
    • Foods to Avoid for Baby
    • Keep Family Food Safe for Your Baby
    • Store-bought Baby Food in Jars and Squeezable Pouches
    • Vitamin D
  • Other Common Questions
  • What’s Next?
  • Looking for More Information?
  • Healthy Eating – Home
  • Welcome to Healthy Eating for Babies – 6-12 Months
  • Building Healthy Eating Habits
    • Breastfeeding
    • How can I tell when my baby is ready for solid foods?
    • How can I help my baby develop healthy eating habits?
    • Start to offer iron-rich foods at six months
    • Using Family Foods
    • What about food textures?
    • What are finger foods and why are they important?
    • Should I be concerned if my baby gags?
    • Food Choking Hazards
    • Food Allergies
    • How much food does my baby need to eat?
    • How many times a day should I offer my baby meals and snacks?
    • Your baby does not need a sippy cup
    • What is baby-led weaning?
  • Offering Healthy Foods
    • Introducing solid foods from 6-12 months
    • What foods should I offer my baby?
      • Iron-rich foods
      • Vegetables and fruits
      • Whole grain foods
      • Yogurt, cheese and milk
    • Foods to Avoid for Baby
    • Keep Family Food Safe for Your Baby
    • Store-bought Baby Food in Jars and Squeezable Pouches
    • Vitamin D
  • Other Common Questions
  • What’s Next?
  • Looking for More Information?
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Offering Healthy Foods

  • Introducing solid foods from 6-12 months
  • What foods should I offer my baby?
  • Foods to Avoid for Baby
  • Keep Family Food Safe for Your Baby
  • Store-bought Baby Food in Jars and Squeezable Pouches
  • Vitamin D

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