This is a sponsored post. All opinions are 100% mine and Layla’s. Every human being is different. From the day we are born, we are unique. We’ve got our own personalities, behaviors… even our own set of fingerprints. It is for this reason that babies don’t come with “how-to manuals.” As a parent, I know how difficult and rewarding it can be raising children. One of the milestones we looked forward to most was when they transitioned from the bottle. If your child is at this stage, I have great tips on how to know when your baby is ready to eat solid foods.
Different Stages, Different Phases
When you’re dealing with babies, it’s important to know the signs of when they are ready to eat solid foods. Of course, this may happen at different times for every child. Yet, there are a few sure-set signals that will let you know he/she is ready to start chomping away on their meals.
- Posture And Strength: Once baby can sit up without support, then he/she is ready for solid foods. To be able to eat solids, your baby has to be able to hold his head up without your help.
- Growing Baby: Significant weight gain is a sure sign of getting your baby on board the “solid train.” He/she should have doubled their birth weight before starting on solids.
- Extrusion Reflex: If your baby is no longer pushing his/her food out with their tongue, then he/she may be ready to start chewing on solids.
- Food Curiosity: Sometimes, babies show curiosity in what we’re eating. Many believe that this may be a sign that baby is ready to start munching on his/her meals.
- Baby Is At Least 4 Months Old: There are nutritional benefits when babies start eating solids between 4 to 6 months. For example, introducing babies to allergenic foods may reduce the risk of actual allergies to those foods in the future. The 4-to-6 month mark is just a suggestion. Every baby is different, so it’s best if you consult your physician if baby has any health issues/concerns.
View From The Top
When your baby is ready to eat solids, it is best that you starting seating them on their own. High chairs that are sturdy and comfortable will make eating meals a breeze for both you and baby. Joovy, is our go to brand because they are best known for their durable baby products. They have the best strollers, play yards, walkers, pacifiers, sippy cups, step stools, toys and more. Their Foodoo is state-of-the-art and incredibly reliable. Unlike most high chairs, the Foodoo will follow baby from newborn stage up until he/she weighs 50 pounds.
Manda loved how easy the Foodoo is to maneuver. She said Layla can now join the family for meals. She was able to use it for Thanksgiving, which was a huge step for Layla! I was so impressed with how easy it was to change the height and the recline position. It can fit nicely with any sized table. With its rubber wheels, it’s a breeze to move around (without scratching floors – yeehaw!) and can be stored just about anywhere.
Available in 3 colors, the Foodoo starts at $229.99 USD. Cleaning is a snap with its leatherette material (simply wipe off stains!). Also, the tray is dishwasher safe, so your Foodoo will always look sparkling. Babies are a wonderful blessing. Keep your eyes open for any of these “solid food” signs! Your baby may be wanting to munch away! It happens at different points for each child, so it’s important to know how to tell when yours is ready! Be sure to follow Joovy on social media through Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Google+ and Instagram.
Catherine S says
January 6, 2017 at 2:42 pmThis is great information and this looks like a great high chair. I like that is fits such a wide age range.
Colleen Lanin says
January 6, 2017 at 3:20 pmThis is a great post. It can be tough to know when to transition to solid food. You don’t want to start them out too early and risk choking, but you also don’t want to wait too long.
Paula Schuck says
January 6, 2017 at 3:23 pmThank you so much for this post. I had a terrible time figuring out when my daughters needed to transition to solid food. They were ready, but their little bodies weren’t.
Terri Beavers says
January 6, 2017 at 4:25 pmNow that sounds like a nifty high chair. I love your list of tips, it’s very helpful. I have a BFF who is going to be a first time mommy and I’m going to send her on over here to check out your post.
Marcie W. says
January 6, 2017 at 7:05 pmSolid feeding is such an exciting time! A good highchair is so important and we love the Joovy brand.
Jenna Hudson says
January 6, 2017 at 7:07 pmMy first born will be here in a few months. I appreciate the tips everyone!
Kelly says
January 6, 2017 at 10:05 pmThat is one fancy highchair! It is such an exciting time switching over to solid foods and seeing their reactions.
Theresa says
January 6, 2017 at 10:48 pmI like products that can be used as the child age, and this one looks comfortable and stylish! We started solids at about 4 months when the pediatrician recommended it.
Veronica Lee says
January 7, 2017 at 7:02 amThat high chair looks great! e! A good highchair is very important when your baby is ready to eat solid foods.
Toni | Boulder Locavore says
January 7, 2017 at 9:13 amThese are great tips! It’s really important that we know the signs when our babies are ready to eat solid foods. Thank you for sharing this!
Maria Han says
January 7, 2017 at 11:05 amThat Highchair was really looks great, I wish I knew this when my son are still a baby
Reesa Lewandowski says
January 7, 2017 at 1:44 pmMy kids both absolutely loved eating solids. I feel like it was never a question if they were ready. These are great tips!
Seattle Travel Blogger says
January 7, 2017 at 6:00 pmThis looks like a solid product.
I will share this article with my sister-in-law.
Chrystal | Nevermore Lane says
January 7, 2017 at 7:45 pmI know a lot of moms who often questioned when it was really time for their baby to eat solids. Most of them had doctors who just said ‘you’ll know’ lol I am glad for articles like this to help.
Rosey says
January 7, 2017 at 10:30 pmFor my youngest I paid quite a bit for his high chair, but it was too rigid. We ended up hating it. I wish I’d have researched better before buying for looks. As for eating solids… I think it’s important to let baby fill you in on the clues. 🙂
Wendy Polisi says
January 7, 2017 at 10:43 pmMy son was 6 months when I knew that he was ready to solid food. This is really helpful for those who are new moms.
My Teen guide says
January 7, 2017 at 10:44 pmThis is a brilliant idea! I’m a new mom and I had no idea how months my baby will be ready to solid food.
Cynthia Wright says
January 7, 2017 at 11:07 pmLove these! These are really great tips. Love the high chair too. A good high chair is such an important tool when it comes to introducing solids.
Kita Bryant says
January 7, 2017 at 11:13 pmWith my first child, I was always afraid I wasn’t going to know. As a mom, the instinct just hits.
Beeb Ashcroft says
January 7, 2017 at 11:14 pmThese are absolutely amazing tips! I’ve always wondered the telling signs.
Bonnie LeahSay says
January 8, 2017 at 7:32 amMy children were ready for solids at 4 months. I started them out on applesauce and mashed potatoes. A good high chair helped make them breeze through their first solid food experience. My grandchildren have a Foodoo high chair too. Really durable!
Ashley Meggitt says
January 8, 2017 at 11:11 amI think this was a very informative read! I agree that making sure you set baby upright in a high chair when feeding is important because not only does it teach baby to sit down while eating, it also reduces the risk of any choking hazard!
uprunforlife says
January 8, 2017 at 7:18 pmI remember making the switch with my youngest son. HE was always hungry and seemed curious about food. I started giving him a small amount of oatmeal either with a tiny bit of juice or breastmilk. Then we tried other baby foods about 6 weeks later. I remember him turning up his nose to the veggies. So I just started offering him table food. The rest is history now.
Lynndee says
January 9, 2017 at 9:23 amThis is a great article for parents who have a baby. That time when my son was starting to eat solid foods was so much fun. He loved everything I gave him and I really enjoyed watching him enjoying his food.
Jennifer says
January 9, 2017 at 9:50 amI come from the old school so as soon as my kids had one to two teeth I knew it was time to start practicing solid foods
Diana Ajih says
January 9, 2017 at 11:22 amLove these tips! It looks like a great high chair and really durable.
Our Family World says
January 9, 2017 at 1:58 pmI agree, the smell can tell you if they’re ready or not. I once had a kitten who only had liquids until he eventually followed the smell of tuna.
HilLesha says
January 9, 2017 at 5:09 pmIt has been awhile since I’ve had a baby, but I’ll definitely have to keep these tips in mind since I’m expecting my third in the summer. By the way, I love that highchair!
Awilda says
January 9, 2017 at 11:10 pmGreat advise which i stumbled on here before. You have great tips and suggestions that are very helpful.
Amanda Love says
January 10, 2017 at 5:05 amWhen my daughter was a 4-5 months old she would watch us eat and just look directly at the food. Ever so curious, we decided to just try feeding her solids and she did enjoy it. I think these are nice pointers, we should really watch their movements and reactions.
Cami Valenzuela says
January 10, 2017 at 3:41 pmWow great tips. My kids are older now buy this would have been great years ago. Thanks for the awsome info.
Angela Ricardo says
January 11, 2017 at 1:07 amWe’re hoping to add a new member into our family this year, When that time comes I will make sure to look this guide up. I am lovin the product along with your tips. I find it very informative and helpful. Will pass along to my mommy friends too.
Brianne says
January 12, 2017 at 1:23 pmSuch a great post and so helpful! Oh do I miss those days!
Lynne B says
January 15, 2017 at 7:58 pmSitting up by themselves was definitely a marker for me that indicated my babies were ready for solid food. This is a great list, especially for new parents.
Melissa says
January 18, 2017 at 8:28 pmThis takes me back to the days when my girls were small. I always took my clue from them.
Bonnie LeahSay says
January 19, 2017 at 10:04 pmYou have me reminiscing about when my 5 children were small and my 12 grandchildren were small enough to sit in a highchair. My children ate pureed table foods from an early age when each individual child was ready.