Introduction:

Starting solids is one of the most exciting milestones in your baby's 👶first year. But for many parents👫🏻, it also brings a mix of questions and nerves.

Usual Questions comes to mind like 👇:

---When is the right time❓

---What foods are safe❓

---How do I avoid allergies❓

Yes, we understand 🤝 the journey and here to make it joyful, informed and nourishing through our blogs✍️.

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When is my baby ready for solids🤔?

Most babies are ready to begin their semi solids 🍌around 5-6 months of age, but every baby develops at their own pace. Here are key signs your baby might be ready👇:

1. Sits up with minimal support 🧸

2. Shows interest in what you are eating 👀

3. Has good head and neck control 🐥

4. Opens mouth when food approaches 🐱

5. Lost the tongue-thrust reflex (automatically pushing things out of their mouth) 😛

Tip: Always consult your paediatrician👨🏻‍⚕️👩🏻‍⚕️ before introducing solids, especially if your baby was premature or has any medical conditions.

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First Foods to try- Simple, soft and safe 🍌🍎🥕🍚

Start with one-ingredient, easy to digest foods. Here are some of the great options which you can find in Pureejoy menu

• Mashed ripe bananas

• Steamed Apple puree

• Moong dal soup

• Rice cereal or porridge (with breast milk or formula)

• Carrot or Pumpkin Puree

• Steamed Suji halwa

• Suji Kheer

Pro Tip: Introduce one new food every 3 days- this helps track allergies. Also, if your kid is refusing food on Day 1 then offer him/her again atleast 3 times because sometimes rejection reason is THEY MAY DON'T LIKE TEXTURE FIRST.

How to know if baby is allergic to anything🤧😢?

Introduce one ingredient at a time and continue it for atleast 3 days. If your baby show any of the following symptoms after eating then consult your paediatrician.

• hives🥴

• a rash around the mouth or anywhere else😳

• vomiting🤮

• diarrhea😒

• extreme fussiness😪