First and most important, breastfeeding baby should continue when first introducing foods, unless formula feeding. If you do feed your baby formula, mix up a little with the first foods.

When feeding a baby, first test all warmed foods for a comfortable eating temperature before serving. Heating baby food in a microwave is convenient, but be sure to check the temperature very carefully.
Use microwave-safe dishes and stir food from the center out after heating to ensure the temperature is even.

When babies begin to eat solid foods, do not give the child small, hard foods.

**Remember, baby should always eat and drink in an upright position.
Avoid propping bottle when feeding baby.

First Finger Foods

Generally, babies become interested in finger foods anywhere from 6 to 9 months of age, although most babies tend to start at around 8 months.
By this stage, your baby is usually developing the “pincer grip” – i.e. grasping objects between the thumb and index finger.

Finger feeding actually encourages this development and helps with hand-to-mouth co-ordination – after all, a tasty morsel of food is a great incentive

Favorite First Foods For Baby

• applesauce
• pears
• barley cereal
• avocados
• bananas
• carrots
• squash
• rice cereal
• sweet potatoes
• peaches

These foods you must avoid them for feeding baby for the first introducing foods.

Foods that can cause choking with your baby.

• Nuts
• Raisins – wait until your baby has teeth and is chewing well
• Large chunks of fruit or vegetables, raw or cooked
• Large chunks of meat
• Popcorn
• Whole grapes or cherry tomatoes – always cut into quarters
• Seeds

Important; Never give a baby under a year old honey! Honey can contain botulism spores which can grow and produce life-threatening toxins.

Foods that can cause an allergic reaction or digestive issues for baby.

• Pork
• Berries – especially strawberries (but blueberries are NOT considered highly allergenic)
• Corn
• Fish – particularly plaice, tuna, salmon, mackerel and sardines
• Sesame seeds/sesame oil
• Citrus fruits – orange, grapefruit, lemon, lime and tangerine
• Yeast
• Tomatoes
• Eggs (especially the whites)
• Cow’s milk
• Soy
• Peanuts or peanut butter
• Wheat
• Shellfish – lobster, prawns, crab and shrimp
• Gluten – contained in wheat, oats and barley
• Cinnamon
• Chocolate