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title: Starting Solids Overview
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Start your journey to solids 

It's time to start your little one's foodie journey! You and your little one are about to start an exciting adventure exploring lots of yummy new tastes + textures that will help to shape healthy eating habits for life…and we're here to support you every step of the way!

 

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Start your journey to solids

 

      

 

 

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Getting ready

It's nearly time to start your little one's journey to solids! Take a look at our useful advice for lots of support on how to get started. Let's go!

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From 4 months

Is your little one ready for their very first taste? Take a look at our handy tips + guides below on what to do from day one.

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From 6 months

From 6 months, your little one can start to explore new foods which offer lots of nutrients, tastes + textures for tiny tums.

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From 9 months

From 9 months, you may start to see some little teeth coming through! Lumps + chunks are perfect for giving new teeth something to do so introduce soft chunks into their food.

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From 12 months

From 12 months, setting a healthy snacking routine becomes an important part of your growing little one’s diet.

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From 24 months

  
From 24 months, let your little one see you enjoying a variety of veggies, fruits, whole grains and more to encourage a healthy love of good food.

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 ##  Simple + Easy Recipes! 

Start solids with our quick + simple veggie puree recipes.

 [  See all recipes   ](https://www.earthsbest.com/recipes) 

  Peas, Avocado + Basil Puree Recipe      Fennel, Carrot + Sweetcorn Puree Recipe      Cauliflower + Cumin Puree     

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       ![Peas avocado and basil puree baby recipe](/uploads/generic/_400x520_crop_center-center_none/peas-avocado-and-basil-puree-baby-recipe.jpg)  [  Learn Recipe  ](https://www.earthsbest.com/recipes/peas-avocado-and-basil-puree-recipe) 

 

 

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       ![Fennel carrot and sweetcorn puree baby recipe](/uploads/generic/_400x520_crop_center-center_none/fennel-carrot-and-sweetcorn-puree-baby-recipe.jpg)  [  Learn Recipe  ](https://www.earthsbest.com/recipes/fennel-carrot-and-sweetcorn-puree-recipe) 

 

 

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       ![Cauliflower and cumin puree baby recipe](/uploads/generic/_400x520_crop_center-center_none/cauliflower-and-cumin-puree-baby-recipe.jpg)  [  Learn Recipe  ](https://www.earthsbest.com/recipes/cauliflower-and-cumin-puree) 

 

 

 

 

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Helpful advice from our experts

Our experts have created lots of helpful advice to support you in making the best decisions for your little one’s health + wellbeing.

 

 [  Find tips and guides   ](https://www.earthsbest.com/helpful-stuff) 

 

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 [ Should I (or What if I Have to) Switch my Baby’s Formula? ](https://www.earthsbest.com/helpful-stuff/should-i-or-what-if-i-have-to-switch-my-babys-formula) 

  

 

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 [ How Much Formula Does My Baby Need? ](https://www.earthsbest.com/helpful-stuff/how-much-formula-does-my-baby-need-2) 

  

 

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 [ Everything You Need to Know About Preparing Your Baby’s Formula ](https://www.earthsbest.com/helpful-stuff/how-much-formula-does-my-baby-need) 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Your little one’s first solid foods

Here’s our recommended selection of top baby foods to help you get started with solids.

      

 

 

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 [Strawberry Sunny Day Bars® 16CT](https://www.earthsbest.com/products/strawberry-sunny-day-snack-bars-16ct)

 

 

 

     ![Earths best organic broccoli](/uploads/generic/Ingredients/_55xAUTO_fit_center-center_none/16339/earths-best-organic-broccoli.jpg)  

   ![Earths best organic cheese yellow grated](/uploads/generic/Ingredients/_140xAUTO_fit_center-center_none/16357/earths-best-organic-cheese-yellow-grated.jpg)  

     ![Earths best gluten free broccoli cheese nuggets toddler fop](/uploads/generic/products/_225xAUTO_fit_center-center_none/10050/earths-best-gluten-free-broccoli-cheese-nuggets-toddler-fop.jpg)  

 [Frozen Gluten Free Broccoli and Cheddar Veggie Nuggets](https://www.earthsbest.com/products/gluten-free-broccoli-cheese-nuggets-toddler)

 

 

 

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 [Dairy Infant Formula](https://www.earthsbest.com/products/dairy-infant-formula-23-2oz)

 

 

 

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   ![Earths best organic tomato](/uploads/generic/Ingredients/_140xAUTO_fit_center-center_none/16460/earths-best-organic-tomato.jpg)  

     ![Pasta marinara front](/uploads/generic/products/_225xAUTO_fit_center-center_none/36592/pasta-marinara-front.jpg)  

 [Pasta Marinara with Veggies](https://www.earthsbest.com/products/pasta-marinara-with-veggies)

 

 

 

     ![Earths best organic oats](/uploads/generic/Ingredients/_55xAUTO_fit_center-center_none/16403/earths-best-organic-oats.jpg)  

   ![Earths best organic cinnamon](/uploads/generic/Ingredients/_140xAUTO_fit_center-center_none/16367/earths-best-organic-cinnamon.jpg)  

     ![Earths best organic oatmeal cinnamon organic letter of the day cookies fop](/uploads/generic/products/_225xAUTO_fit_center-center_none/11773/earths-best-organic-oatmeal-cinnamon-organic-letter-of-the-day-cookies-fop.jpg)  

 [Letter of the Day Cookies Oatmeal Cinnamon](https://www.earthsbest.com/products/oatmeal-cinnamon-organic-letter-of-the-day-cookies)

 

 

 

     ![Earths best organic sweet potato sliced top](/uploads/generic/Ingredients/_55xAUTO_fit_center-center_none/16448/earths-best-organic-sweet-potato-sliced-top.jpg)  

   ![Earths best organic beetroot](/uploads/generic/Ingredients/_140xAUTO_fit_center-center_none/16326/earths-best-organic-beetroot.jpg)  

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 [Sweet Potato Beet](https://www.earthsbest.com/products/sweet-potato-beets-baby-food)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  *This is for informational purposes only and should not be treated as medical advice. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please always discuss any health and feeding concerns directly with your pediatrician. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read above.*

 

 

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