Your Complete Guide To Offering Your Baby Solids
There’s no “right” or “wrong” way to feed your baby, and in this nutrition-focused guide, we’re teaching you all of your options!
This 200-page handbook cuts through the noise and gives you everything you need to confidently feed your baby — whether you're all about purées, diving into baby-led weaning, or a mix of both- we give you what you need to find what works for YOUR family.
No judgment, no confusing expert jargon, just straight-up guidance that actually makes sense when you're sleep-deprived and covered in avocado.
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
The Starting Solids Handbook
- Complete developmental readiness assessment
- First month meal plan with shopping lists
- Full texture hierarchy guide
- Allergen introduction timeline
- Choking vs. gagging education
- Cup & utensil progression guide
- Product recommendations that won't waste your money
- Mobile-friendly, nap-trapped-approved format
- BONUS Daycare & Starting Solids Guide
Comprehensive, judgment-free, nutrition-backed education about introducing solids to your baby, so you can make an informed decision about which option is best for your family.
What's Inside?
STARTING SOLIDS HANDBOOK
Comes with meals & shopping lists
We’re even adding texture examples and recipes, too! We get that shopping can feel like a huge responsibility that often takes way too many brain cells, which is why we’re taking that off your plate (so you can put food on your baby’s).
You can actually access it anywhere
We’re not just saying that, either. You really can use this digital guide EASILY, anywhere you are, so you don’t have to worry about setting aside time to make use of it.
It's Extremely Comprehensive
You won’t need another guide on feeding your baby at all. With over 200+ pages, this guide is the ONLY education you need on the subject, in order to feel fully confident about starting your baby on solid foods!
It's
Extremely Comprehensive
You won’t need another guide on feeding your baby at all. With over 200+ pages, this guide is the ONLY education you need on the subject, in order to feel fully confident about starting your baby on solid foods!
You can actually access it anywhere
We’re not just saying that, either. You really can use this digital guide EASILY, anywhere you are, so you don’t have to worry about setting aside time to make use of it.
Comes with meals & shopping lists
We’re even adding texture examples and recipes, too! We get that shopping can feel like a huge responsibility that often takes way too many brain cells, which is why we’re taking that off your plate (so you can put food on your baby’s).
The Best Part About Our Starting Solids Handbook
Created by our multidisciplinary dream team (Speech-Language Pathologists, Feeding Specialists, Registered Dietitian, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, Certified Breastfeeding Specialist, and Lactation Consultant), this handbook delivers straight-talking guidance on nutrition, development, and practical feeding approaches — all without the medical mumbo-jumbo or one-size-fits-all rules.
Because Parents Deserve Reliable Feeding Information From Professionals Who *Actually* Know What They’re Talking About
EXPERT-BACKED WITHOUT THE JARGON
Take a Baby-Led Weaning approach, start with purées, or mix and match based on what works for YOUR baby. We break down each method with zero judgment, because there's no "right" or "wrong" way to feed your baby (despite what Instagram might have you believe).
CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE
Read it on your phone while your baby sleeps on you, standing in the kitchen figuring out what the hell to prepare for dinner, or hiding in the bathroom for five minutes of peace. This digital handbook goes wherever you go — no laptop required.
NAP-TRAPPED FRIENDLY DESIGN
After starting solids with my son (and receiving lots of bad advice along the way), I decided that parents deserve better. I created Eat Play Say because I want to give parents accessible educational resources with real answers.
All of our resources are mobile-friendly, never expire, and cut through the chaos so you can parent with clarity instead of confusion.
Hey, I’m Jordyn- Speech-Language Pathologist, Feeding Specialist, and Mom of 2.
MEET THE FOUNDER
Our developmental resources are all created by our team of expert pediatric specialists who really know their stuff (and are moms, too!), made for parents who don’t want to waste time Googling themselves into a hole of doubt.
We specialize in creating milestone guidance that makes you say 'wow, that actually makes sense' instead of 'ugh, what am I doing wrong?'
ABOUT EAT PLAY SAY
Because education breeds confidence, and confidence makes the whole parenting journey 1000x more enjoyable. With the Starting Solids Handbook, you'll finally stop second-guessing every mealtime decision and start trusting your instincts – because you'll have expert guidance that actually makes sense, backing up your “mom gut” every step of the way.
We don't just tell you what to do — we explain why it matters and how to adapt our guidance for your baby.
This guide was so helpful when we started feeding our baby solids. There’s just WAY too many videos and opinions out there that I really felt overwhelmed, so when I saw this handbook it felt like a breath of fresh air to just have one place to go to for information and guidance, all backed by research and expertise, and so easy to read and refer back to in a pinch. So grateful for the eat play say team!
"This Handbook it felt like a breath of fresh air to just have one place to go to for info"
I love that it is detailed and the layout is not overwhelming but friendly without nonsense fillers but with information that gets to the point. There's a team that was part of creating this resource and Jordyn shares her struggles and wins with her experience with her kids and that gives these guides more credibility than being written by someone who hasn't gone through struggles or who has no kids. Thank you!!
"Not overwhelming, but friendly without nonsense fillers—info that gets to the point"
As someone with ADHD it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by all the information on the web or from various sources and I love how collaborative these are with the different areas of expertise represented on your team now. I know I can trust what your team shares and feel empowered in my own decision-making, to support my child while having options. The choose your own adventure approach is so helpful—each child and family is different!
"I love how collaborative this is with the different areas of expertise represented on your team"
Need to know when your baby is ACTUALLY ready for solids (beyond just hitting 6 months) and exactly what to feed them
Are tired of conflicting advice from your pediatrician, mother-in-law, and random Facebook groups
Want to skip the endless Google searches and actually feel confident
The Starting Solids Handbook Is Right For You If You…
Value straightforward nutrition info about protein, iron, calories, and balanced meals
Are determined to make feeding enjoyable for both you AND your baby
Need troubleshooting strategies for when your baby inevitably refuses that carefully prepared meal
Are confused about how much food to offer and how often
Want a resource that's yours forever (with free updates whenever we revise it!)
The Starting Solids Handbook Is Right For You If You…
Want to skip the endless Google searches and actually feel confident
Are tired of conflicting advice from your pediatrician, mother-in-law, and random Facebook groups
Need to know when your baby is ACTUALLY ready for solids (beyond just hitting 6 months) and exactly what to feed them
Value straightforward nutrition info about protein, iron, calories, and balanced meals
Need troubleshooting strategies for when your baby inevitably refuses that carefully prepared meal
Are determined to make feeding enjoyable for both you AND your baby
Are confused about how much food to offer and how often
Want a resource that's yours forever (with free updates whenever we revise it!)
First Bites readiness checklist
Parent's Favorite Parts of the Starting Solids Handbook
Clear allergen introduction guidance
One-month meal plan with shopping lists
Vetted product recommendations
Texture hierarchy understanding
Balanced approach to purées and baby-led weaning
Frequently Asked Questions:
Nope! This handbook covers BOTH Baby-Led Weaning AND traditional purée approaches — plus how to combine them. We don't push one "right way" because every baby is different. You'll get the tools to choose what works for YOUR family.
Absolutely not! This handbook is helpful at ANY stage of the solids journey. Whether you've just started or are feeling lost on where to go next, our texture hierarchy and troubleshooting sections will guide you through the next steps.
Most resources come from just ONE type of specialist. Our handbook integrates expertise from Speech-Language Pathologists, Feeding Specialists, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Registered Dietitians, and Lactation Consultants — giving you the most holistic approach to feeding possible.
Plus, we focus heavily on nutrition (protein, iron, balanced meals) which many resources skip entirely.
Immediately after purchase, you'll receive a link to download your handbook. It's a digital resource that you can access on any device, anytime. And unlike memberships that expire, this is YOURS to keep forever — with free updates whenever we revise the content.
We've got you. The handbook includes detailed information on choking vs. gagging (they're different!), how to prepare foods safely at each stage, and how to respond if choking occurs. Many parents tell us this section alone gave them the confidence to finally move forward with solids.
