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Your journey to solids, one stage at a time
A stage-by-stage guide to starting solids, plus simple recipes and parenting tips from the Groomy kitchen — because good food and good information should both be easy to find.
Starting Solids,
Stage by Stage
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Getting Ready
4–6 months
- Watch for signs of readiness: head control, sitting with support, interest in food
- No rush — breastmilk or formula is still the main event
Daily Nutrition
6+ months
- Smooth purees and instant oats, one new ingredient at a time
- Watch for allergic reactions when introducing anything new
Fun Meals + Snacks
8+ months
- Mashed meals with soft lumps, pancakes cut into strips
- Encourage self-feeding — mess is part of the process
Self-Feeding Practice
10+ months
- Soft finger foods your little one can pick up independently
- A loaded spoon for practice, even if most lands on the floor
Cooking Essentials
12+ months
- Soft bites from the family meal, seasoned gently
- Low-sodium sauces so everyone can eat the same dinner
Family Table
18+ months
- One meal for everyone, adjusted for texture and spice as needed
- The goal all along — eating together, the same food
Recipes + helpful articles
Simple recipes and expert-backed tips for every stage, from first purees to the family table.
Rainbow Porridge Garden
Read moreBroccoli + Cheese Baby Bites
Read moreSunny Pancake Faces
Read morePurple Sweet Potato Mash
Read moreLittle Chef Fried Rice
Read moreTomato + Herb Pasta
Read moreIs My Baby Ready for Solids?
Read moreBatch-Prep Basics
Read moreHalal + Organic Labels, Explained
Read moreIntroducing Allergens Safely
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