By the end of this age range, you might be surprised at all the foods your baby is eating. As previously mentioned, the AAP's baby food guide confirms that she can have the foods listed below as early as six months. However, if you're looking for ideas for some foods you may not have tried, consider some of the options below. Don't forget to encourage her to try some of these as finger foods as well. Offer baby bite-sized pieces of soft foods while being mindful to watch for choking or gagging.
- Cereal and grain group: oat cereal circles, teething bisquits, pasta
- Fruit and vegetable groups: beets, broccoli, brussel sprouts, cauliflower, citrus fruits (be mindful that acidic fruits can cause diaper rashes), peeled and quartered grapes, kale, kiwi, melons, okra, onion (cooked), pineapple, rhubarb, rutabaga, spinach, turnips
- Meat group: lamb, lean beef, liver
- Dairy group: Mild cheeses like cheddar, monterey jack, mozzarella, muenster, Swiss, and cottage cheese
