Free Baby Food Checklist

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I. Essential Equipment

• Baby spoon (soft-tip)

• Baby bowl with suction base

• High chair

• Bibs (preferably with a pocket)

• Food storage containers or freezer trays

• Blender or food processor (for pureeing)

• Squeeze pouches (for homemade baby food)

• Bottle warmer (optional)

II. First Foods to Introduce

Single-Grain Cereals

• Rice cereal

• Oatmeal

• Barley

Fruits

• Apples (pureed or cooked)

• Bananas (mashed)

• Pears (pureed or cooked)

• Avocado (mashed)

• Peaches (pureed or cooked)

Vegetables

• Sweet potatoes (cooked and mashed)

• Carrots (cooked and pureed)

• Peas (cooked and pureed)

• Green beans (cooked and pureed)

• Squash (cooked and mashed)

Proteins

• Chicken (cooked and pureed)

• Turkey (cooked and pureed)

• Lentils (cooked and pureed)

• Tofu (soft, blended)

III. Additional Foods to Explore (6+ months)

Fruits

• Berries (pureed or mashed)

• Mango (pureed or mashed)

• Melons (pureed)

Vegetables

• Broccoli (cooked and pureed)

• Zucchini (cooked and pureed)

• Cauliflower (cooked and pureed)

Grains

• Quinoa (cooked and pureed)

• Barley (cooked and pureed)

Dairy

• Plain yogurt (full-fat, no added sugar)

• Cheese (small amounts, shredded)

IV. Snacks for Older Babies (8+ months)

• Soft fruit slices (e.g., bananas, peaches)

• O-shaped cereal

• Puffs or rice cakes

• Soft-cooked vegetables (e.g., sweet potato, carrot sticks)

• Small pieces of cheese

V. Things to Avoid

• Honey (risk of botulism)

• Whole nuts (choking hazard)

• Cow’s milk (before 12 months)

• Foods high in sugar or salt

• Undercooked or processed meats

VI. Miscellaneous

• Spices and Herbs: Introduce mild flavors like cinnamon or basil (in small amounts).

• Water: Offer sips of water in a sippy cup after 6 months.

• Nutrition Resources: Books or guides on baby-led weaning or first foods.

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