by Justine Deputy, RN, MSN

Photo Credit: Kasey Stacey, Birth Center Mama

Time to start solids? There are various options for where to begin. Some families do purees, some baby-led weaning, and others a combination of the two. Time to start solids? There are various options for where to begin. Some families do purees, some baby-led weaning, and others a combination of the two. Our Lactation team is now offering a virtual, one-on-one course on integrating solid foods into your breastfeeding relationship. Call The Birth Center to schedule.

Today, we want to share some baby-led weaning food recommendations from the Mamas in our Birth Center Mamas Facebook Group. Enjoy!

  • Steamed baby carrots
  • Sliced avocado
  • Sliced and steamed peppers
  • Apple slices
  • Plum slices
  • Pear slices
  • Bread or toast
  • Pancakes (add fruit and veggies such as berries and kale to the mix)
  • Nut butter as a spread
  • Jam as a spread
  • Cream Cheese
  • Cottage cheese
  • Hummus
  • Beans
  • Chicken
  • Tuna
  • Steamed squash
  • Steamed zucchini
  • Scrambled eggs (can add cheese and spinach)
  • Stir fry with ground turkey, squash, zucchini, and spinach
  • Tofu
  • Veggie Muffins
  • Banana Bread
  • Meatballs (with hidden veggies)
  • Pasta (can add a tomato or pesto sauce)
  • Peas
  • Steamed green beans
  • Steamed/baked/fried wild-caught fish
  • Boiled potatoes
  • Tomatoes
  • Buckwheat
  • Quinoa
  • Rice
  • Steamed sweet potato or white potato sticks
  • Steamed butternut squash sticks
  • Veggie burgers
  • Chickpeas
  • Cucumber slices
  • Shredded cheese
  • Roasted beets
  • Olives
  • Banana
  • Pumpkin
  • Smoothies in a sippy cup
  • Purees in the Nuby Nibbler or another self-feeding tool

Want to join the Birth Center Mama’s Facebook group? Email thebirthcenter@thebirthcenter.com to request to join.