Baby Food Checklist
Baby Food Checklist
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I. Essential Equipment
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Baby spoon (soft-tip)
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Baby bowl with suction base
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High chair
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Bibs (preferably with a pocket)
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Food storage containers or freezer trays
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Blender or food processor (for pureeing)
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Squeeze pouches (for homemade baby food)
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Bottle warmer (optional)
II. First Foods to Introduce
Single-Grain Cereals
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Rice cereal
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Oatmeal
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Barley
Fruits
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Apples (pureed or cooked)
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Bananas (mashed)
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Pears (pureed or cooked)
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Avocado (mashed)
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Peaches (pureed or cooked)
Vegetables
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Sweet potatoes (cooked and mashed)
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Carrots (cooked and pureed)
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Peas (cooked and pureed)
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Green beans (cooked and pureed)
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Squash (cooked and mashed)
Proteins
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Chicken (cooked and pureed)
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Turkey (cooked and pureed)
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Lentils (cooked and pureed)
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Tofu (soft, blended)
III. Additional Foods to Explore (6+ months)
Fruits
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Berries (pureed or mashed)
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Mango (pureed or mashed)
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Melons (pureed)
Vegetables
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Broccoli (cooked and pureed)
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Zucchini (cooked and pureed)
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Cauliflower (cooked and pureed)
Grains
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Quinoa (cooked and pureed)
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Barley (cooked and pureed)
Dairy
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Plain yogurt (full-fat, no added sugar)
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Cheese (small amounts, shredded)
IV. Snacks for Older Babies (8+ months)
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Soft fruit slices (e.g., bananas, peaches)
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O-shaped cereal
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Puffs or rice cakes
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Soft-cooked vegetables (e.g., sweet potato, carrot sticks)
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Small pieces of cheese
V. Things to Avoid
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Honey (risk of botulism)
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Whole nuts (choking hazard)
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Cow’s milk (before 12 months)
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Foods high in sugar or salt
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Undercooked or processed meats
VI. Miscellaneous
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Spices and Herbs: Introduce mild flavors like cinnamon or basil (in small amounts).
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Water: Offer sips of water in a sippy cup after 6 months.
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Nutrition Resources: Books or guides on baby-led weaning or first foods.
