Cautions & Suggestions

Please remember, every baby is different.

Pay attention to the chewing abilities of your child.  You must decide how big or small to cut vegetables, fruit, meat, and even pasta.  A rule of thumb is that the harder the object, the smaller it must be.  Food with skin (like potatoes and grapes) should be peeled for younger babies. ( I have heard at least to a year old, but it also depends on how many teeth your child has and his/her ability to chew. )

Pay attention to food allergies.  I will not post any recipes that contain nuts, peanut butter, fresh honey, or egg whites.  Most of my recipes are vegetarian, so the addition of meat will be your choice, and according to your child's age/ability to chew.  Meat can always be added as a side dish for older children/adults eating.  However, I will post recipes with gluten and dairy products, egg yolks, cooked honey and salt.

Seasoners like salt and garlic are always an option.  I have heard that salt should not be added to a baby's diet until after a year old, if at all possible.  I have not heard such regulations about other seasoners, yet.  However, remember that children's taste buds are very sensitive.  An amount that may be just right for an adult can be too salty or too spicy for a little one.  Pay attention to how your baby reacts to the food he/she eats.  If he/she refuses a dish, over-seasoning could be the issue.

Every baby starts eating solid food at different times.  Please don't force your baby to eat solid food.  He/she will let you know when he/she is ready.  A friend of mine has a baby that refused any solid food until about 11 months old.  My baby A recognized that food was on the table at 3 1/2 months, and we finally relented and started letting her eat solid food at 4 1/2 months.

Remember this site is just a list of recipes.  The recipes have been tried and loved by our family.  If you have any questions about the recipes, feel free. to ask.  If you have a question about something concerning your baby, I would suggest talking to your pediatrician or local Le Leche League leader first.  If you do not know who your local LLL leader is, you can locate one HERE.