You can introduce solids any time between 4 and 6 months if your
baby is ready. Until then, breast milk or formula provides all
the calories and nourishment your baby needs and can handle. His
digestive system simply isn't ready for solids until he nears
his half-birthday. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends
that babies be breastfed exclusively for at least six months –
though parents will attest that some babies are eager and ready
to eat solids earlier. Your baby will give you clear signs when
he's ready to move beyond liquid-only nourishment. Cues to look
for include: For most infants, you can start with any pureed
solid food. While it's traditional to start your baby on solids
with a single-grain cereal, there's no medical evidence to show
that introducing solid foods in a particular order will benefit
your baby. Good foods to start with include pureed sweet
potatoes, squash, applesauce, bananas, peaches, and pears.
First, nurse or bottle-feed your baby. Then give him one or two
teaspoons of pur