--- title: From 12 months date: 2023-11-01T12:14:00-04:00 author: Jamie Jenkins canonical_url: "https://www.earthsbest.com/starting-solids/12-months" section: Starting Solids --- ![Starting Solids 12 months](/uploads/generic/_902x902_fit_center-center_none/9693/Starting-Solids-12-months.jpg) Starting Solids # From 12 months A healthy toddler snack routine. Little tummies need to eat regularly from 1 years old, so aim to introduce 2 healthy snacks with 3 meals a day. Try having set times for a morning + afternoon snack, where you sit down + eat it together. ![Cheesy carrot toasties toddler recipe](/uploads/generic/_212x244_crop_center-center_none/cheesy-carrot-toasties-toddler-recipe_2026-03-06-160249_dggb.jpg) ![Independence](/uploads/generic/_367x367_crop_center-center_none/independence.jpg) ## Budding independence From 12 months, little ones are oh-so-busy exploring the world! With their budding independence, they often express food preferences. This is also a time of big steps (milestones?) like trading the bottle for a sippy cup, greater self feeding skills (hello, spoon!), and enjoying foods from the family table. ## Top tips from our experts At Earth’s Best®, we work reeeally closely with experts in pediatrics + nutrition so that our yummy foods are the best for tiny tummies! ## All by myself! Encourage your little one to use spoons and forks to feed themselves. ## Bye Bye, Bottle Promote bottle-fed babies to drink milk from a cup after their 1st birthday. ## Not hungry? Starting at around 12 months, your little one’s growth slows down so they might eat less than they did before. Talk to a pediatrician if you are concerned about your little one’s food intake. ## Steady does it! Try to maintain regular snack + mealtimes for your little one so they develop a healthy routine. 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We've cooked up lots of quick + simple recipes for you + your little one to make at home! From very first tastes all the way to the big table, there's something tasty for the whole family to enjoy! Let’s eat! [ 12+ months recipes ](/recipes?occasion=&age=67&dietary=&page=1) Chicken Katsu Recipe Smoky Bacon + Butternut Pasta Recipe Eggplant + Zucchini Beany Bake Recipe ![](/uploads/generic/Ingredients/_100x100_crop_center-center_none/16363/earths-best-organic-chicken-breast-cooked-slices-side.jpg) ![](/uploads/generic/Ingredients/_150x150_crop_center-center_none/16363/earths-best-organic-chicken-breast-cooked-slices-side.jpg) ![Chicken katsu toddler recipe](/uploads/generic/_400x520_crop_center-center_none/chicken-katsu-toddler-recipe.jpg) [ Learn Recipe ](https://www.earthsbest.com/recipes/chicken-katsu-recipe) ![](/uploads/generic/Ingredients/_100x100_crop_center-center_none/16341/earths-best-organic-butternut-squash-sliced-side.jpg) ![](/uploads/generic/Ingredients/_150x150_crop_center-center_none/16341/earths-best-organic-butternut-squash-sliced-side.jpg) ![Smoky bacon and butternut pasta toddler recipe](/uploads/generic/_400x520_crop_center-center_none/smoky-bacon-and-butternut-pasta-toddler-recipe.jpg) [ Learn Recipe ](https://www.earthsbest.com/recipes/smoky-bacon-and-butternut-pasta-recipe) ![](/uploads/generic/Ingredients/_100x100_crop_center-center_none/16351/earths-best-organic-cauliflower-sliced-side.jpg) ![](/uploads/generic/Ingredients/_150x150_crop_center-center_none/16351/earths-best-organic-cauliflower-sliced-side.jpg) ![Aubergine and courgette beany bake toddler recipe](/uploads/generic/_400x520_crop_center-center_none/aubergine-and-courgette-beany-bake-toddler-recipe.jpg) [ Learn Recipe ](https://www.earthsbest.com/recipes/eggplant-and-zucchini-beany-bake-recipe) ![Earths best organic chicken breast cooked slices side](/uploads/generic/Ingredients/_100x100_crop_center-center_none/16363/earths-best-organic-chicken-breast-cooked-slices-side.jpg) ![Earths best organic chicken breast cooked slices side](/uploads/generic/Ingredients/_150x150_crop_center-center_none/16363/earths-best-organic-chicken-breast-cooked-slices-side.jpg) ![Chicken katsu toddler recipe](/uploads/generic/_340x420_crop_center-center_none/chicken-katsu-toddler-recipe.jpg) Parenting tips, meal plans + more Read our helpful parenting advice and watch our nutrition tips videos to help you make the best decisions for your little one’s health + wellbeing. 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