4 Steps to Moving Baby Off Purees
A hill that I will die on: “purees should be included in the starting solids journey.” Purees are a great texture, and one that many parents feel comfortable starting with! They are excellent for self-feeding from a spoon, offer great nutrition in small portions, and they provide some hydration as they are a solid AND a liquid. Some babies start with purees and then move right along to mashed solids, soft solids, and so on with no issue. But lots of babies get “stuck” on purees and have some difficulty moving up the texture hierarchy. That’s something that can be worked on though! So let’s do that, shall we?
Feeling “stuck” on purees can be hard! Take it slow and read baby’s cues. We expect baby to be mashing and chewing by around the time they are 9 months old. Work up that texture hierarchy as best as you can to help baby along on their feeding journey. We love using Amara Organic Baby Food and Smoothie Melts in our house. You can use code EATPLAYSAY to save at checkout.