--- title: Getting ready date: 2023-11-01T12:13:00-04:00 author: Jamie Jenkins canonical_url: "https://www.earthsbest.com/starting-solids/when-to-start-solids" section: Starting Solids --- ![Starting Solids Newborn](/uploads/generic/_902x902_fit_center-center_none/9697/Starting-Solids-Newborn.jpg) Starting Solids # Getting Ready to Start Solids Ready to Start Solids? Most little ones will be ready to start solids at around 6 months old but every baby is different! Be sure to get the green light from your pediatrician before starting solids with your little one. ![Peeler](/uploads/generic/_402x478_crop_center-center_none/peeler.jpg) ![Soup image](/uploads/generic/_195x232_crop_center-center_none/baby-soup.jpg) ![Cereal image](/uploads/generic/_195x232_crop_center-center_none/cereal-image.jpg) Essential Starting solids check list 01 Vegetable peeler For all those yummy veggie first tastes! 02 Steamer A quick + easy way cook and soften yummy fruits and veggies. 03 Hand blender or food processor To puree your little one’s food to the right texture. 04 Potato masher For when you move on from puree to chunkier mashes. 05 Ice cube trays For storing purees in the freezer in portions. 06 Freezer bags For storing frozen puree cubes or finger foods. 07 Other essentials - High chair or booster seat. - Small baby silicone bowls and soft tip spoons (suction bowls and plates can be a great idea!) - Lots of wipes and cloths! - A messy mat or splash mat can come in handy for under the high chair. ## Top tips from our experts At Earth’s Best, we work reaaaally closely with experts in pediatrics + nutrition so that our yummy foods are the best for tiny tummies! Your little one might be ready to start solids when... ## Independent sitters They sit up alone or with support. ## Ready, Steady! Hold their head and neck steady on their own. ## Open wide! Opens their mouth when food is offered. ## Yum in the tum Swallows food instead of pushing it out with their tongue. Recommended baby food Yummy First Tastes! 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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! [ See all recipes ](https://www.earthsbest.com/recipes) Tasty Tropical Broccoli Jungle Fun in the Sunshine Face Veggie Omelette Fingers ![](/uploads/generic/Ingredients/_100x100_crop_center-center_none/16339/earths-best-organic-broccoli.jpg) ![](/uploads/generic/Ingredients/_150x150_crop_center-center_none/16339/earths-best-organic-broccoli.jpg) ![Tropical broccoli jungle sensory fun toddler recipe](/uploads/generic/_400x520_crop_center-center_none/tropical-broccoli-jungle-sensory-fun-toddler-recipe.jpg) [ Learn Recipe ](https://www.earthsbest.com/recipes/tasty-tropical-broccoli-jungle) ![](/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) ![Fun in the sunshine toddler recipe](/uploads/generic/_400x520_crop_center-center_none/fun-in-the-sunshine-toddler-recipe.jpg) [ Learn Recipe ](https://www.earthsbest.com/recipes/fun-in-the-sunshine-face) ![](/uploads/generic/Ingredients/_100x100_crop_center-center_none/16429/earths-best-organic-potato.jpg) ![](/uploads/generic/Ingredients/_150x150_crop_center-center_none/16429/earths-best-organic-potato.jpg) ![Veggie omelette fingers toddler recipe](/uploads/generic/_400x520_crop_center-center_none/veggie-omelette-fingers-toddler-recipe.jpg) [ Learn Recipe ](https://www.earthsbest.com/recipes/veggie-omelette-fingers) ![Earths best organic broccoli](/uploads/generic/Ingredients/_100x100_crop_center-center_none/16339/earths-best-organic-broccoli.jpg) ![Earths best organic broccoli](/uploads/generic/Ingredients/_150x150_crop_center-center_none/16339/earths-best-organic-broccoli.jpg) ![Tropical broccoli jungle sensory fun toddler recipe](/uploads/generic/_340x420_crop_center-center_none/tropical-broccoli-jungle-sensory-fun-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 [ Find tips and guides ](https://www.earthsbest.com/helpful-stuff) ![Untitled design 8](/uploads/generic/_302x352_crop_center-center_none/35968/Untitled-design-8.jpg) [ 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) ![2](/uploads/generic/_302x248_crop_center-center_none/35930/2.jpg) [ How Much Formula Does My Baby Need? ](https://www.earthsbest.com/helpful-stuff/how-much-formula-does-my-baby-need-2) ![1](/uploads/generic/_302x302_crop_center-center_none/35926/1_2025-04-07-162550_khvv.jpg) [ Everything You Need to Know About Preparing Your Baby’s Formula ](https://www.earthsbest.com/helpful-stuff/how-much-formula-does-my-baby-need) *This is for informational purposes only and should not be treated as medical advice. 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