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.