Pediatrician Explains 10 Best First Foods & 13 Worst Foods for Baby

[@elizabethrodriguez5112]

First foods: Avocado Banana Squash family Scrambled eggs/ omelet strips (potential allergens) Hummus (potential allergens) Yogurt (full fat yogurt) Tomato wedges Cooked veggies Cooked fish (salmon, trout) Meat strips (card deck size) Foods to avoid: Honey (carries toxins for babies) Round fruit (cherry tomatoes, grapes, blue berries) Hot dogs/sausage Nuts/seeds Raw veggies Raw apple Dried fruit Nut butter (dilute it in water) Chunks of meat/cheese (cutting method, should be cut in big strips) Fish with bones Popcorn, chips, granola bars Very salty food Sugary food

[@shannonleebryant8300]

There's a special place in Heaven for people like you lol Thank you! 😊

[@Zomkay92]

Not All Heros wear Capes

[@Scrandela]

Thank you!! ❤️

[@gabriellewilliams396]

Thanks so much. It's just sometimes we just don't have the time to listen to a 20 mins video.

[@baddestkweeny]

Thank you!!!!

[@Anniii_babyyy]

I love this video! I’m a nutritionist and I have a 20 month old boy. I tend to feed him lots of fruits and veggies since we started solids and he loves them. I make sure he’s getting plenty of nutritious foods from all foods groups. I get people asking why I don’t give him high sugary juices or candy or junk foods and I always say because the food I feed him the first few years are for his growth and development. It sets the tone for his life. A sugary juice isn’t giving him any nutrient. I’m not saying I won’t ever let him eat it but right now isn’t the time.

[@Aliafiraa9419]

Can I get more advice from you cause I have 6 month old boy and I’m scare still I didn’t start can u tell schedule food u give to ur bebe thank you

[@Chances29]

Please avoid sugary foods for as long as possible!! Even when your child is 2, avoid vitamin gummies, fruit snacks, dried fruit, etc. they cause cavities so quickly in little baby teeth. We learned the hard way 😢

[@melissahernandez4329]

Oh shit. Let me stop 😭

[@ashleys5989]

Restrictions cause the craving for more. Teaching balance is best

[@amberpowell8351]

I second this, I’m a dentist!

[@chelseasexton7904]

I ate lots of fruit as a kid just make sure they brush

[@igbo_girl]

Most people in Nigeria don't go to the dentist all their lives and their teeth remains perfect. I was so surprised when I moved to America and someone was shocked I have never seem a dentist. She said it can't possibly be with that teeth. Not giving my life any sugars until they can take it themselves. I didn't know sugars existed as a kid, most of us in Nogeria didn't. Most packaged foods were for special occasions while day to day was natural / home processed foods

[@justicejaeger1149]

Just bought my Lifevac sets for home and on the go… baby is about to turn 6 months old and I’m SO EXCITED TO INTRO FOOD TO HIM 🥰

[@JessiQT17]

I’m about to buy one, I had it in the back of my mind to buy and I just saw ur comment and I’m gonna go ahead and purchase it right now, ur comment was my go ahead 😂

[@quinniewinnie1276]

A lifevac travel and home kit is the first gift I asked for when I found out I was pregnant. ❤

[@jaedyncall8212]

Just be aware that I was told by lifevac that this device is not recommended for babies under 22 lb. Anything under that would be a last resort

[@krispyxtine]

Perfect timing! Baby is 6 months old and got the green light from his doctor to start enjoying solids ☺️ thanks for this!

[@kristinanoall]

We’re starting our 4th on solids at 7.5 months (didn’t feel the need to add one more thing to our already busy lives any sooner than necessary 😂), but it’s been 6 years since the last one, so this is a good refresher! Thank you!

[@julianp.2840]

Stressed because our baby is 10 months old and we haven't been giving him enough solids. Starting with this list and will definitely work our way up. Thanks a bunch.

[@WOG18]

Same!

[@humerakhan5945]

That’s good as long as he is being breastfed.A baby can go without solids until he gets his first tooth or wait until he’s 8 months

[@humerakhan5945]

My baby is 8.Curious question-how is he taking solids after starting late?

[@luckyahmed200]

Honestly food the first year is for play

[@healthywealthyphood]

Keep in mind that in the first year the primary source of nutrition is breastmilk/formula. Starting solids during this time is about exploring different flavors and textures, introducing allergenic foods slowly to reduce the risk of allergies, developing chewing skills etc. You can start with one meal a day and gradually 3 times a day.

[@Dasexiestmamii21]

Man you guys are truely amazing ! I love watching your videos ! I’m pregnant with my 2nd baby and i feel like i need a refresher on everything because my first is already 11yrs old ! So i feel like a noob starting all over again ! Thank you guys for all you do ! I appreciate it greatly! 🥰

[@bigbaebae]

Congratulations! I totally understand! My oldest just turned 13! & I just gave birth to my son 4 months ago. It’s definitely like starting over & there’s so much new information & resources that we didn’t have 10+ years ago. Good luck 💞

[@erin5109]

I’m on a roll here as a (hopefully) future mom watching all of your videos. You guys are parenting style goals!! I’m an info junkie so I love that you are well-informed, balanced, practical, and easygoing. Thank you so much!

[@olgaj9267]

In Europe, in particular in Sweden, pediatricians insist, yes, insist on giving babies liver. Yes liver. Because babies need a lot of iron for their development. But according to American pediatricians school, baby body can’t extract nutrients from the food. Which one is the right one?

[@jessicascrazylife3530]

Start with veggies …..I don’t give baby and fruits for the first month. ( starting at 6 months of course) I like to get baby used to veggies before they prefer fruit due to higher sugar content.

[@stevenchristophersen7673]

Great info!!! We're starting preparations for our 4.5 month old and we can't wait to get started! Do you think you could do a video covering basic infant choking-rescue/life support??

[@saschamayer4050]

Good idea! 🙂👍

[@vee_grave]

Definitely agree!!

[@micahholman8539]

Yes!!

[@dianag.3721]

Yes please

[@TheKimj63]

Yes please

[@valeriepark9444]

What about iron-fortified cereals, like cream of wheat or oatmeal, for breast-fed babies? I was planning on using breastmilk instead of water or milk to cook those foods.

[@happychicken7773]

Thank you guys! You are a great team. Was watching you through out my pregnancy and now with my baby. I really appreciate that I have an opportunity to get reliable information without going to the doctor. Thank you. You are the best 😊

[@brittanylockwood6085]

Very informative. We started out on purées for two months using Yumi to get a variety of fruits and vegetables in. Especially since the time of year we started, the fresh fruit and vegetables were not great. Have since moved onto food and at 9 months, he’s doing great. He’s allergic to milk and salmon so far. With a sensitivity to bananas. So finding any form of yogurt with no milk that is not too thick is awful. It’s either super runny (basically purée which he hates now) or too thick. So we use the organic yogurt mills from a company that uses coconut milk instead. Overall he loves all food so far. We did offer blueberries and grapes at 7 months cup up and smooshed, and he loved them. So just kinda working and finding what is good for your baby. But very informative for next time when I want to start out with just BLW.

[@emank8137]

How did you know your baby was allergic to milk and salmon? And bananas?

[@haybatcrawbuck9484]

This is helpful thank you but I thought babies cannot have any dairy products until they are one, you suggested yogurt at six month! Now I am confused and I am getting ready to start my 6 months old on solids here in a week or so

[@kbwaterbug29]

I heard that for nut butter you can mix it with banana or smooth cereal so it isn't so thick for baby!

[@Leydo773]

Expecting my first and this was very helpful 😀. Also, your baby is her dad’s twin 🥹

[@shiwuming5829]

For baby has eczema, and eczema easily triggered when they touch on stuff. Would you recommend trying baby led weaning method or parents feed for the first 3-6 months. Does baby's first food has to be puree food like rice cereal or oatmeal cereal if my rice is an important food in my culture but not in my family? And does it matter if i introduce rice cereal for 3 days, and then switch to other first food introduced in this video?

[@Feignlander]

Thank you so much for the video!! When it comes to reducing the risk of choking, what sizes (avocado, banana, squash) should be avoided, and is it better to make foods less mushy, or more? We introduced steamed squash, however, our 6month old would squeeze the large crescent slices into much smaller pieces and I’m not sure if that defeated the purpose of the large slice to begin with.

[@nzsnyc]

great video, thanks so much for sharing! it’s especially good to see you promote whole foods and variety of flavors rather than the conventional highly processed, bland or sugary foods. in case it might be helpful for you and others here, i found “first bite: how we learn to eat” by bee wilson especially insightful. thanks again!

[@TheDoctorsBjorkman]

We loved the ability to just have her eat what we were eating, which was the biggest reason we did BLW.

[@Ro14192]

Thank you so much for this informative video!! Very helpful & I now feel more comfortable to start solids with my baby soon!

[@vee_grave]

Could you guys please address choking? I just want to feel more confident in baby led weaning and how I can help my baby if they indeed do choke on something.

[@prayersponytails6227]

They addressed that in great detail at the end of the video 😊

[@dozytotlullabies]

Recording your baby trying the food for the first time is so important! 😂

[@kadiewest]

What for?

[@florancegmalo2984]

Beautiful memories ​@@kadiewest

[@amygodward4472]

Oh my goodness - I let my baby try some canned beans I was eating with dinner tonight and had no idea about the botulism risk. THANKYOU and I will be sure to be more careful from here on.

[@MichelleRautenbach]

Baby lead weaning is so scary for me. baby is 6 months gave her avocado and she choked so bad. Definitely starting with pures! Will definitely use the foods recommended though :)

[@dentallab5875]

What is the best time during the day to try BLW? Also, what is your opinion on EC (elimination communication)?

[@k.6569]

Opinions on introducing potential allergen foods like peanut butter and eggs at 4 mo? I’ve heard there’s a shift in thinking and that if you introduce them sooner rather than later they are even less likely to have an allergy?

[@Elianeshams]

Yes, that's the recommendation for those babies that are at risk of developing allergies due to family history....

[@Disastrous_Macaron]

Speak to an allergy paediatrician or allergy dietitian if you have specific concerns

[@healthcubes]

What about using those pacifiers that have little wholes in them and you can put fruits and stuff inside them for the baby to kinda suck the juice out of it without choking.

[@NebulaNestDIY]

I live in China and our baby eats a version of whatever we are eating. Eating with hands here is kind of frowned upon as being dirty, so many small items are just mixed in with a rice soup. He gobbles down everthing in front of him and has the most awesome daily shits that don't really even stink. Lucky me!!!

[@Angbold]

This video was tremendously helpful. Thank you! 🙏🏼

[@sarahclark5907]

My older daughter when she was about 1 1/2 choked on a banana. Like couldn't breathe had to do baby CPR in public choking. It was really scary. I had no idea that could happen. At that age too, she had enough teeth.

[@1Sands_TBS]

She is her daddy’s twin!! Beautiful family

[@melissabucheit3832]

How do you recommend introducing dairy foods to a baby that was dairy intolerant while breastfeeding?

[@Letsdothiskg]

If I could go through the screen and give you guys a hug I would 🥹🥹 I’ve been feeling so guilty that my baby is 7 months (6 corrected ) and I barely started solids.

[@ValkiriStudio]

Thank you so much for this video! We're just about to start our baby on foods and this is super helpful in navigating it.

[@o0ocaramelo0o]

This is what I used to do with my baby 10 and 7 years ago but with my 6 months old the doctor said to avoid banana and all the sweet potatoes and sugary veggies and fruit and start with meat for protein. Yay or nay?

[@gabrielle4903]

I’d love to hear your thoughts on a vegan diet for my infant. I was vegetarian for 10 years and have now been vegan for 5 years. It’s something that is very important to me and ideally I’d like my baby to have a vegan diet as well. My plan is to keep her on a vegan diet until she is old enough to make her own decisions about what she wants to eat (I just don’t like the idea of feeding her something I wouldn’t even eat myself). She is 7 months old. Is it okay for her to follow my vegan diet, or does this decision hinder her development in any way?

[@Gianina451]

should I have some medicine like benadryl in case there is an allergic reaction. I was looking at benadryl for children in the stores and it says for 2 years and older.

[@AdisaKola]

What age did you start to your baby? I started 5 month and 5 days, he likes the food but he doesn't know how to chew properly, he push the food outside with the tongue. Today was the forth day. Am I to soon for him? Will he learn how to chew soon? I'm a little worried

[@leahchege2293]

Super Helpful, we are 5 months old can wait to start weaning with this info we are good to go.

[@pradippaudel8956]

My baby is having constipation after starting solid, He is taking avocados, pears, apples, rice cereals and Aptamil formula stage 2.

[@shanna_lourine]

Thanks for this! I was always told we had to do purées and I’ve been making purées my little guy is 6 months so I’m going to give your suggestion a try!

[@funnyclipshorts93]

Hiii Please let me know what should I avoid to my 10 months old daughter She is having allergic bronchitis What type of milk should I give to her?? Besides breastfeeding.

[@thecuttinggardener361]

Have you guys looked at the Bibado for a BLW friendly bib? Looks very intriguing and good for keeping the mess off baby.

[@tiarraswsher3930]

What is your professional opinion regarding peanut butter before 12 months? I know it is a cliché, but what is your opinion?

[@johnstonlee]

Small dose of smoothe peanut butter by 6 months it was in the news yesterday

[@AR-ld1kw]

I was told milk is something to avoid, but I see you guys say whole milk yogurt is there a real difference? Oh and I seen that if they accidentally swallow a button battery honey is the best thing to give them while getting them help would you say it’s okay at that point ?

[@EshaAudrina]

My paediatrician said that I need to give iron fortified cereal as first meal as baby needs iron. I want to avoid giving food from a box / non natural food as a start. What do u think?

[@theeverydaysocialite]

When do you move on from purees to self-feeding/hand-held foods like the avocado and banana?

[@ASMRKay_]

Whenever you feel comfortable and baby can show they can swallow. Not everyone uses purées it’s not needed unless that’s easier for you. You can go straight to solids. Ask your pediatrician what they recommend though.

[@TheDoctorsBjorkman]

We actually didn’t use purées much at all. By having age-appropriate preparation of foods, babies can often start with many common whole foods. We loved the SolidStarts app for information about how to prep foods to be safe based on age.

[@MyYTubeAccount]

Thank you so much, very helpful! Could you post some easy recipes? :)

[@danielaalonso5173]

Thank you so much! What about tomato seeds? Are they too small to be choking hazard? thank you

[@shirleymarie2288]

How bout foods like welll cooked beans/lentils? I fed those to my youngest daughter, but she didnt get solids until 10 months and had teeth by then. Graham crackers, cheerios, the puffs and biscuits made for babies by gerber and other baby food companies? Where do those foods lie? In the first foods, or more advanced eaters or the foods best avoided? They were recommended when my older girls were babies but allot of recommendations have changed since then (14 years ago).

[@chelseazuppan2095]

Can you do a video on food allergies. Signs and symptoms of signs of food allergies within the first year.

[@TheDoctorsBjorkman]

Hopefully coming out next month!

[@lagordiz56]

Thank you!!! Super informative!! Love this right now my baby girl is almost 7months and I'm starting to feed just kinda lost as to what !! Thank you

[@TheDoctorsBjorkman]

Good luck! We so offer felt lost too, so know you’re in good company. Just keep offering new things - tastes, textures, and temperatures. Baby’s interests in certain food are going to change a lot from day to day too, so have fun!

[@Shepleigh]

What about cooked canned items? Such as black beans or any type of beans that were in a can but cooked on the stove then mashed. Does that pose a risk for botulism?

[@Mallorymomoftwo]

Any tips for a picky two year old? She rarely is willing to try new foods.

[@lisasisay3641]

Yeah agree with everything except for the meat size because if if a big chunk break off while eating that’s a definite choking hazard . Purée the meat instead

[@simplymarie-b8u]

Hi may i ask, im a mom with a 5 month old baby, cs but accidentally i am pregnant, is it possible to continue this pregnancy as my cs is still fresh? Thanks for the advice. More power

[@shayrost6976]

I have a 6 month old.. how often should I be doing solid foods with her? 3 times a day ? Once a day?

[@MrsNepali07]

Doctor from when we start giving non-veg to baby’s ? Like fish or chicken?? My baby is 6 month

[@blazeycakes93]

Is there a video on whether or not its necessary to do purees first?

[@ghosterytza]

so, is this valid just for america, or it doesn't matter? in romania, pediatricians advise to start with boiled roots (carrot, celery, parsnip)

[@sandyr3834]

Could you please let me know. How many months old can you give a strip of avacado like this? My baby is 7month old. He is having 2 teeth. But I am scared of choking . Pls advise.

[@JustlookingB]

Love their videos I been watching since I was pregnant them and Diana in the pink now I’m here at 6months ❤❤❤

[@marisolloera5192]

Thank You My 7month old is about to start finger food eating ... and Can I just take a lil guess- the way you keep gwting tired while speaking, can it be because u are already pregnant ❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊😊If So God Bless You all!

[@markeisharobinson6437]

For 5-6 months would it be better to make purée instead of cutting the food up,easier to digest?

[@faychen4059]

My husband is a mildly allergic to banana and avocado. Is it still safe to start our daughter on banana and avocado or should we wait?

[@clauspadgett4528]

So nervous to start our little 5 month old with solids because he already has his two bottom teeth so giving him “big chunks” as suggested makes me nervous that he can bite pieces out. Have only given him homemade applesauce . Would the same guidelines apply to 6 month old babies who already have teeth ? Thank you !

[@vee_grave]

True! My 4-month old doesn’t have teeth yet but has a really strong gummy bite. It’s hurt my finger before! Lol I’m nervous to give her big chunks she might be able to break apart as well.

[@kikiriki466]

Arent they supposed to bite them in order to eat them ? Seriously asking. I've read that the chocking hazzard is greater when spoon feeding since they cannot control it.

[@SoniaBladeGodsRemnant]

Don't think your baby will choke on the little pieces they are able to bite off. My lo has a very strong gum bite, so I gave her raw carrots and apple slices as early as 4 months. Not to eat, but to get that mechanism working. Always closely monitored, of course. She's older now, won't eat baby food, but she can chew and has never choked. Lol

[@theindielabeluk]

Thanks for the information and well presented approach. A link to all the products you mentioned would be great. The spoon, the bib, and i see someone has mentioned the app already.. Also the link to the difference between gagging and choking would also be veey helpful. Thanks

[@KarlitaBrito]

What was the app that you mentioned?

[@Kiwikookie123]

Why not raw apple? And blueberries ? I usually mash/blend it in oatmeal

[@laylaydavis5184]

My baby is 8 months old and I’m a young first time mom so my mom helps me out with a lot of stuff and she has a huge fear of my daughter choking and her fear is starting to wear off on me . I cut up tiny banana chunks and I give her puffs but she is really picky and she only eats purées . She hasn’t had an appetite recently and she has been drinking more bottles due to teething any advice on what to do?

[@jenkha91]

Any tips for baby with GERD? I’ve been told that veggies are best. Thanks for the tip on how making strips!

[@jacquibahia1001]

I do hav a question. I gave My babygirl Tomatoe cause of this Video and she absolutely loves it, but now I read u should at least wait until 10 monthes cause of solanin?

[@habeebahoyedokun5634]

Thanks so much for this. Are breads or well cooked home noodles okay?

[@piczart2645]

Hi doctors how many months the baby can start eating solid foods?or the foods that ypu are saying??

[@stephanieirby5517]

Thank you so much for this series! I appreciate your honesty (always, but especially) with baby gagging when starting solids. I'm thankful to be CPR certified - I hope to never have to use it.

[@MizAsiaNikole]

She looks so much like Dad!! ❤

[@thesoundmindgarden1306]

would you recommend all the first foods you are mentioning even when baby has no teeth?

[@rebeccahall9764]

Hello, please can you tell me what highchair your baby is using? I know you are also using the Upseat, I have that already but I'm looking for another one. Thank you 🙂

[@csmith5436]

What are your thoughts on heavy metal exposure? Many pediatricians suggest reducing rice (like in cereal), sweet potatoes and carrots for this reason.

[@saschamayer4050]

Carrots? Are you sure?

[@sjtench89]

Yep my baby doc said that too my mother in law is pushing rice formula when she gets older so she doesn't waste her money that I didn't want or asked for I was thinking about asking tomorrow about the baby oatmeal I would feel better with that then rice I feed her mostly breast milk

[@cherrytulip6541]

Hello. Can you comment about water intake? Thank you!

[@ThanhLe-qh9ft]

Thank you for this informative video. One of our main concerns is baby having allergic reaction to food. What would be your advice and if you have any video on this?

[@mukisac413]

Thank you for this video. I really needed this refresher. Why is cow milk discouraged before 12 months?

[@N.M.N.]

How often are you feeding yogurt as our doctor said not to do until 9 months as it will cause diarrhea. Maybe that's one of the differences between US and Canada.

[@Natalie-qi3yl]

I’ve been giving yogurt to my 6 month old and she’s fine, my health visitor said it’s ok 👍

[@igro2103]

Actually banana and avocado didn’t work for our daughter as a first food. She was vomiting a lot after eating those. Cooked food worked just great. She was able to digest banana and avocado several months later, closer to a year.

[@lisasisay3641]

My son did not like avocado either he gags when trying it, I don’t even force him to eat it . I just keep giving him other veggies to try .

[@letyourlightshine2727]

​@@lisasisay3641my baby cries when I gave him carrot and zucchini 😢

[@kielnh]

what if the baby still cant sit on feeding chair at 6 months?

[@millig1234]

Is there anything wrong with spoon feeding a baby for a couple months first?

[@Keisha_TKD_NP]

Mom watched my first born when she was 5 months and I walk in the house to see my daughter chewing on a chicken bone lol I panicked good to know it’s doctors approved

[@claudiaboise7930]

Hi Im new here 1st time mommy regarding the large wedged tomatoes, do you peel the skin off? I feel it may be a choking hazard. Pls advise thanks.

[@andreadelgado65]

Can we start with purée at 4mo and then switch to BLW when baby is ready?

[@micheleferruzzi3443]

Thanks for the tips, I feel more comfortable with start feeding

[@IoanaAntohi]

Hello! Thanx for posting this amazing info. When baby is eatih solds should we lower the milk intake? By how much? Love you guys and fingers crossed for baby no 2 to come soon 🤞

[@Theherbalempress]

I read that in the beginning that food starting out should be mainly for tasting and they won’t be getting too many calories from it so to continue regular milk intake until they are eating more

[@TheDoctorsBjorkman]

Up until 9 months of age, the solids are just for tastes and learning to eat. Almost all of their daily nutrition should still come from breastmilk/formula. After that age they start to be eating more and their desire for milk may start to drop off a little. After 12 months of age, milk consumption should ideally be only about 16-24oz a day max.

[@genebaloyi]

When do you start introducing them to water?

[@thienlynguyen776]

@@genebaloyi you can give a little bit of water when you start giving solid

[@madonnadancel3415]

Hi....Im working from Saudi Arabia....And im taking care a baby 1 ur and 5 months old baby, his first food is tamar in araboc words or dates in English..is it ok to this little toddler??? Dates is so sweet, sometimes they giving some cakes 😥😥😥,thank you to your concern

[@katiegriffith]

Listing nut butters as "avoid" is misleading. It's very important to introduce them early but appropriately as you cover.

[@genasabbagh9891]

This is the first place I hear we should serve big pieces or stripes of foods to babies under 12 months! Who do we give the mushy baby food to then?!

[@samanthaclark7893]

Would you guys recommend offering a dairy free yogurt if baby is on soy formula?

[@SF-bl3dg]

i though it's best to avoid cow's milk before 12 months (ie yogurt) due to interaction with iron absorption, casein, and filling them up too much and best to stay with breastmilk instead?

[@jessydiaz4119]

Thanks for the great video! How did you guys cook the salmon?

[@jnicole2513]

Is pea sized portions of the food you mentioned ok? My daughter is 10 months and she chokes on food even if it’s mashed