nutribullet NBLBY User Manual
user manual and cookbook
Make an entire week’s worth of all-natural baby food
in just minutes!
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user manual and cookbook
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Make an entire week’s worth of all-natural baby food
in just minutes!
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND
CAUTIONARY INFORMATION
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR YOUR SAFETY, CAREFULLY READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE OPERATING YOUR NutriBullet Baby.
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed
including the following:
• Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
• To avoid risk of electrical shock, never immerse the cord, plug or Power Base in
water or other liquids.
• The use of attachments not recommended or sold by the manufacturer may cause
fire, electric shock or injury.
• The use of attachments, including canning jars, not recommended by the
manufacturer may cause a risk of injury to persons.
• Unplug the NutriBullet Baby when it is not in use, before putting on or taking off
parts, and before cleaning or assembling.
• Do not pull or twist the power cord.
• Do not allow the cord to dangle over the edge of a counter or table.
• Do not allow the cord to touch hot surfaces such as the stove.
• Periodically inspect the cord and plug for damage. Do not operate any appliance
with a damaged cord or plug, if the appliance malfunctions, or is dropped or
damaged in any manner. If damaged, contact Customer Service for assistance in
obtaining a replacement.
• Keep hands and utensils away from the blade while chopping or blending food to
reduce the risk of severe injury or damage to the unit. A scraper may be used to
move food around, but only when the unit is not running.
• Avoid contacting moving parts.
• Make sure the blade base is securely screwed onto the Short Cup or Batchbowl
before placing it on the Power Base.
• Never leave the NutriBullet Baby unattended while it is in use.
• Never run the NutriBullet Baby without food or liquid contents in the Cup or Batch
Bowl.
• Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used near children.
• To reduce the risk of injury, be certain that the blade is completely and firmly
screwed on to the Short Cup or Batchbowl container before operating the appliance.
• Do not use the NutriBullet Baby outdoors.
• Blades are sharp. Handle carefully.
• Check gasket to make sure it is completely seated in the Baby Blend Blade or
Milling Blade base before each use.
• Do not attempt to defeat the cover interlock mechanism.
• Do not use the Date-Dial Storage Cups to freeze foods. Use the Easy-pop Batch Tray
to freeze foods.
• Do not fill the date dial storage cups more than 2/3 full.
• Do Not fill the batch tray freezer storage containers more than 2/3 full prior to freezing.
BATCHBOWL SAFEGUARDS
• Always operate the Batchbowl with the Lid firmly in place.
• Never blend carbonated beverages. Released gases can cause pressure to build up
and the container to burst, resulting in possible injury.
• When blending hot liquids, remove center piece of two-piece cover.
• Always ensure that the two-piece cover is firmly in place before operating the
appliance.
• Never insert food into the Batchbowl by hand while the NutriBullet Baby is running.
Remove the Batchbowl from the Power Base to add ingredients.
CLEANING SAFEGUARDS
• NEVER LET THE MOTOR RUN FOR MORE THAN ONE MINUTE AT A TIME AS IT
CAN CAUSE PERMANENT DAMAGE. IF THE MOTOR STOPS WORKING, UNPLUG
THE POWER BASE AND LET IT COOL FOR A FEW HOURS BEFORE ATTEMPTING
TO USE IT AGAIN. YOUR NUTRIBULLET BABY HAS AN INTERNAL THERMAL
BREAKER THAT SHUTS OFF THE UNIT IF IT OVERHEATS. THE POWER BASE
WILL RESET WHEN THE THERMAL BREAKER COOLS DOWN.
• DO NOT USE ANY OF THE NUTRIBULLET BABY COMPONENTS (CUPS, LIDS,
BLADES, BATCH BOWL, BATCH TRAY, MOTOR) IN THE MICROWAVE.
• Always use your NutriBullet Baby on a clean, flat, hard, dry surface.
• Do not blend hot liquids in the short cup or any closed top container.
• Never blend carbonated beverages. Released gases can cause pressure to build
up and the container to burst, resulting in possible injury.
• DO NOT PUT THE NUTRIBULLET BABY BLADE HOLDERS AND OTHER PLASTIC PARTS IN THE DISHWASHER. SIMPLY HAND WASH WITH WARM
SOAPY WATER.
• DO NOT SUBMERGE THE POWER BASE IN WATER. WIPE OFF WITH A DAMP
CLOTH. ALWAYS UNPLUG BEFORE CLEANING.
• THE NUTRIBULLET BABY BLADE HOLDERS AND OTHER PLASTIC PARTS
SHOULD NOT BE STERILIZED IN BOILING WATER OR STEAM FOR ANY
REASON AS THIS WILL WARP THE PLASTIC.
• WHEN WASHING BLADES, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REMOVE THE GASKET
RING. SIMPLY HAND WASH THE BLADES IN WARM SOAPY WATER.
• DO NOT EXPOSE BLADE HOLDERS AND OTHER PLASTIC PARTS TO
EXTREME RAPID TEMPERATURES CHANGES, AS THIS MAY WARP OR
DAMAGE THE PLASTIC.
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Table of Contents!
Introduction
Why Homemade?
Four System Components:
Planning ..............................................................................................16
Preparing
Storage
Serving
How to Use
Techniques
Cleaning
Preparing for the Big Day
What do I need?
Allergy Alert
First Year No-No List ........................................................................ 36
Prepping for the Big Day!
Food Chart: 4-6 Months Old
Making the Right Amount
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Ready for the Big Day!
Feeding Baby
Stage 1: Perfect Purées 4 - 6 months
4 - 6 Months: Food Chart ......................................................... 46 - 47
4 - 6 Months: Feeding Schedule ...................................................... 48
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Table of Contents!
Table of Contents!
Banana Purée
Sweet Potato Purée
Zucchini Purée ................................................................................52
Pear Purée ........................................................................................... 53
Green Pea Purée .................................................................................. 55
Squash Purée ....................................................................................... 56
Apple Purée.......................................................................................... 57
Avocado Purée ..................................................................................... 58
Brown Rice Cereal ................................................................................ 59
7 Months! ................................................................................................... 60
7 Months: Food Chart
7 Months: Feeding Schedule ............................................................62
Additional Food Possibilities
Stage 1: Perfect Combo Purées
Combo Purées
Oatmeal Cereal Combos
8 Months! .............................................................................................. 66
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9 Months! Stage 2: Tasty Textures
9 Months: Feeding Schedule ............................................................73
New Foods to Introduce
Family Dinners for Baby
Chicken, Brown Rice and Squash
Turkey, Rice and Carrot
10 - 12 Months!
10 - 12 Months: Feeding Schedule
Petite Pancakes
Minestrone
One Year +
Yes-Yes Foods
Foods to Discuss with your Pediatrician
“Puréed Goodness”
Recipes for 12 - 18 Months
Stealth Scrambled Eggs
Strawberry and Pear Totsicles
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8 Months: Food Chart
Batch Cooking with NutriBullet Baby
8 Months: Feeding Schedule ............................................................69
Stage 1: Perfect Thicker Purées
Textured Turnip
Apricot and Oatmeal
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Food Journal .......................................................................... 96 - 111
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The NutriBullet
Baby System
We are proud to introduce the latest member of the Magic Bullet family – the
NutriBullet Baby! The NutriBullet Baby has all the power and convenience of the
original Magic Bullet and so much more! Specifically designed to make healthy,
nutritious baby food in just seconds, the NutriBullet Baby system is, hands down,
the most convenient in baby food making for quality, efficiency and affordability.
With the NutriBullet Baby, in less time than it takes to go to the store and buy
one jar of food, you can create several flavors of delicious, preservative free
baby food using the finest organic ingredients. And guess what, you can actually save money! One organic banana costs about 30 cents and will make at
least 5 ounces of banana purée. That’s only 24 cents per 4-ounce serving of
organic banana purée compared to 65 cents for a 4-ounce jar of non-organic
banana baby food. And when you make your own baby food, you know
EXACTLY what is going in it...fresh, wholesome foods and nothing else.
The best thing about the NutriBullet Baby Food Making System is that it gives
you both the tools and the information you need to set the stage
for a lifetime of healthy eating. From identifying the signs
that Baby is ready to try solids, to how to choose the perfect,
freshest produce, to tips for storage... the NutriBullet Baby
will be with you every step of the way.
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Why Homemade?
Babies typically triple their weight in the first year. So, if we are what we
eat, it’s our job to make sure Baby’s food is fresh and healthy!
With the NutriBullet Baby, creating homemade food for your baby is a faster,
healthier, less expensive alternative to buying overpriced, over processed jarred
baby food.
Until now, jarred baby food has been considered the most convenient way
to feed your growing baby, but now with the NutriBullet Baby, you can make
wholesome, homemade baby food in just minutes. That’s less time than it
takes to find your keys, put the stroller in the trunk and get the baby in the car!
Did you know that jarred baby food has a shelf life of up to 3 years. What??
You wouldn’t feed your baby a 3 year old banana, so why is it okay to feed your
sweet cherub 3 year old banana baby food? How fresh can a banana be that’s
been sitting on a shelf for 3 years? At NutriBullet Baby, we feel strongly that
homemade baby food is more nutritious than commercially prepared baby food
because it is fresher and much less processed.
Even when jarred food is labeled both preservative free and organic, the
reason it can have a shelf life of 3 years is because it’s been heated to
such an enormous degree that no bacteria can survive in it. But guess
what – not all vitamins and minerals can survive that kind of heat
either! So, some of the nutrition has been leached out of jarred food
during that preservation process.
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The Darker Side of Jar Food
The bottom line is, jarred food is convenience food. And just as adults
shouldn’t eat every meal from a drive-thru, can or box, we feel it’s not
healthy for babies and toddlers to consume processed, packaged baby foods
more than on rare occasions. At NutriBullet Baby, we believe that jarred food
should be the exception, not the norm for feeding your baby.
The good news is, the NutriBullet Baby makes it easier than ever to create
healthy, nutritious baby food in just seconds... and for just pennies!
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Food Made With Love
When you make your own baby food – you know EXACTLY what is going into
each meal because you pick the ingredients! No starchy fi llers, no hidden salt
or sugar, no scary “non-food” surprises… just your hand picked ingredients
and your baby’s favorite fl avor combinations made with love. Now that’s a
great way to feed your baby!
Introducing the NutriBullet Baby
Baby Food Making System
What You Get
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For Preparing
Spatula
Power Base
Pocket Nutritionist
Batchbowl
Milling Blade
Baby Blend
Blade
Short Cups
User Manual
and Cookbook
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For Storing
Stay-fresh Resealable Lids
Batch Trays
6 Date-Dial Storage Cups
Tray
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There Are Four Components
in the NutriBullet Baby
Food Making System
Planning
1
When it comes to great nutrition – an ounce of planning is worth its weight
in gold! That’s why the NutriBullet Baby Food Making System comes with
two invaluable planning tools.
The Pocket Nutritionist
The “magic” behind the NutriBullet Baby Food Making System starts
with your handy in-store companion, the “Pocket Nutritionist” which
teaches parents:
• Which foods to avoid in the first year
• Which foods should be organic
• How to choose a well rounded
weekly menu
• How to select the freshest
produce
• Exactly how much produce to buy
to meet your baby’s needs
• The health benefits associated
with the foods your baby eats
• And more!
The NutriBullet Baby User Manual
and Cookbook*
This wonderfully comprehensive, easy to follow book contains everything you
need to know about operating the NutriBullet Baby and feeding your child for
the first 18 months.
The book includes:
• The signs that Baby is ready to start on solids
• The “No-No” Food List for the first year
• A Step-By-Step plan for Baby’s first meal
• The proper schedule for introducing new foods
• Eating schedules for each stage of development
• Wholesome recipes!
• A food journal for tracking favorites and reactions
to foods
• How to choose a well rounded weekly menu
• And much, much more!
The NutriBullet Baby User Manual and Cookbook also includes the very impor-
tant NutriBullet Baby Food Journal which helps you track your baby’s reactions
as you introduce new foods. From a simple “yuck” to an allergic reaction, you
have a place to note every single thing that your baby eats and exactly what
happens at each meal and after each meal, so you’ll know what agrees with
Baby and what doesn’t.
* The information contained in our guide and cookbook is not a substitute to regular baby
care. Always consult your pediatrician regarding nutrition and the feeding of your child
.
This amazingly informative guide will help you navigate the grocery store
aisles for exactly the right foods for your child at any age. This pocket-sized
guide saves you time and money – every time you shop! NEVER LEAVE
HOME WITHOUT IT!
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Preparing
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Follow the eating schedule and choose your favorite recipes for your Stage One Perfect
Purées, Stage Two Tasty Textures, and whip up a week’s worth of your child’s favorites.
The Batchbowl
The larger vessel, the Batchbowl, is for creating large amounts of
baby food for storing. The Batchbowl is BPA-free.
Never operate without the cover on.
The Short Cups
The Power Base
The Power Base is the heart of the NutriBullet Baby system. Simply
place either the Batchbowl or the Short Cup on to the High-Torque
Power Base, press down and twist…it couldn’t be easier!
• Do not submerge the Power Base in water and always unplug the
Power Base before cleaning it.
• Always make sure the cover is on the Batchbowl when using.
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Keep hands and utensils away from the cutting blade while chopping or blending
food to reduce the risk of severe injury to person or damage to the blender
The Blades
The NutriBullet Baby comes with two blades:
These cups are used to mix and
store your ingredients. They are
BPA-free
CAUTION!
The Baby Blend Blade is for puréeing and blending foods.
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The Milling Blade is for milling grains to make cereals.
Note: The Milling Blade is only used on the Short Cup.
Both blades are BPA-free.
Note: In the base of the blades there is a plastic gasket that creates an airtight seal
with the NutriBullet Baby vessels.
CHECK GASKET BEFORE EACH USE TO MAKE SURE IT IS COMPLETELY SEATED IN
THE BABY BLEND BLADE OR MILLING BLADE. ATTEMPTED REMOVAL OF THE GASKET
MAY PERMANENTLY DAMAGE THE BLADE CONFIGURATION AND CAUSE LEAKAGE.
IF IN TIME A GASKET BECOMES LOOSE OR DAMAGED, PLEASE CONTACT
CUSTOMER SERVICE FOR A REPLACEMENT NUTRIBULLET BABY BLADE HOLDER.
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Storage
3
It’s on to storage where you decide whether to freeze or
refrigerate your fabulous concoctions. The good news is
that the NutriBullet Baby comes with our exclusive Date-Dial
Lids! So you can spoon fresh baby food right into the Storage Cups and twist on the Date-Dial Lid to track when the
baby food was created. Then, simply refrigerate!
Or, when you are making large batches of baby food, use the NutriBullet
Baby Soft Tip Spatula to spoon purées right into the handy Batch Tray.
Cover and freeze, then either pop them out as you need them, or pop them
all out at once and save them in a freezer bag so your Batch Tray is ready
to freeze even more of Baby’s favorites. It’s that easy!
Note: Refrigerated foods need to be enjoyed within 3 days. We
recommend consuming frozen foods within 30 days for optimum
freshness.
The Batch Trays
To save even more time and money,
it’s easy to make large batches of your
baby’s favorite foods and freeze them
for later use. The NutriBullet Baby
Batch Trays are perfect for freezing
over 24 ounces of baby food and the
BPA-free silicone “easy pop” cups
make it a breeze to pop out one serving
to several servings, or all 12 NutriBullet
Baby servings with ease.
The Soft Tip Spatula
The NutriBullet Baby Soft-Tip Spatula has been specifically
designed to get your baby food creations into the NutriBullet Baby
storage vessels with ease. To clean, simply give it a quick rinse
with warm soapy water.
The NutriBullet Baby Storage Tools Include:
Six Storage Cups with Date-Dial Lids
Your NutriBullet Baby System comes with 6 revolutionary Date-Dial Storage
Cups that are refrigerator friendly. Simply
spoon your baby food in, twist on the lid
and turn the Date-Dial to show the date
you created the food. Now you never
have to guess when you made the food
– you’ll know exactly when you made it.
The Date-Dial Storage Cups are BPA-free.
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Serving
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When it’s chow time, serving NutriBullet Baby Food couldn’t be easier! For
refrigerated foods, you can serve right from the storage cup or portion out
a serving from the Short Cup. Never save leftovers that have come in to
contact with a used or dirty spoon. Always throw out leftovers!
To defrost frozen foods, remove the food from the freezer and place into
the refrigerator a few hours ahead of mealtime, or place the sealed food in
a sealed plastic bag into a bowl of cold water. If you are in a rush, change
the water a few times until the food is defrosted.
DO NOT USE THE NUTRIBULLET BABY CUPS OR COMPONENTS
IN THE MICROWAVE FOR DEFROSTING OR WARMING.
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Using the
NutriBullet Baby
Blender
Making Large Batches of Fruit and
Vegetable Purées
ALWAYS use clean hands, clean cooking utensils, clean
preparation surface(s), clean pots/pans, etc. when
making and preparing homemade baby food.
Cleanliness is VERY important when making
homemade baby food.
Twist the Baby Blend Blade on to the bottom of the
1
Batchbowl for puréeing large batches of baby food.
Add thoroughly steamed or soft boiled fruits/vege-
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tables after it cools into the Batchbowl making sure
any skins, cores, pits or stems have been removed.
Add 1/8 - 1/4 cup of water (you can always add more if
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you’d like a thinner purée).
Making Smaller Batches of Fruit and Vegetable Purées
ALWAYS use clean hands, clean cooking utensils, clean preparation surface(s),
clean pots/pans, etc. when making and preparing homemade baby food.
Cleanliness is VERY important when making homemade baby food.
Add thoroughly steamed or soft boiled fruits/vegeta-
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bles after it cools into the Short Cup making sure that
any skins, cores, pits or stems have been removed.
Add ¼ cup of water (you can always add more if
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you’d like a thinner purée).
Twist the Baby Blend Blade onto the Short Cup for
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puréeing, or twist the Milling Blade onto the Short Cup
for milling.
Place the Short Cup onto the Power Base, push down and
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twist to engage the motor.
Blend your food until you’ve achieved the desired consistency.
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Either place into a bowl and serve or spoon your purée into
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the Date-Dial Storage Cups to store in the refrigerator.
For longer term storage, spoon your purée into the Batch
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Tray, snap on the lid and freeze.
Place the top onto the Batchbowl and twist into place.
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Place the Batchbowl onto the Power Base, push down
5
and twist to engage the motor.
Blend your food until you’ve achieved the desired
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consistency. Use the Pulse Technique (page 29) for
creating textured foods.
Spoon your purée into the Date-Dial Storage Cups
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to store in the refrigerator. – Don’t forget to set
your date.
Or, for longer term storage, spoon your purée into the Batch Tray and freeze.
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Note: Refrigerated foods must be consumed within 3 days. Frozen
foods are good for up to 30 days.
Note: Refrigerated foods must be consumed within 3
days. Frozen foods are good for up to 30 days.
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Milling Grains and Rice
For Cereals
Short Cup Milling For Smaller Batches
ALWAYS use clean hands, clean cooking utensils, clean preparation surface(s),
clean pots/pans, etc. when making and preparing homemade baby food.
Cleanliness is VERY important when making homemade baby food.
Add the desired amount of rice or grains into the
1
Short Cup.
Twist on the Milling Blade.
2
Place the Short Cup onto the Power Base and twist to
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start grinding.
Grind until you’ve achieved a fine powder (see brown
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rice purée recipe on page 59).
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NutriBullet Baby
Techniques
The Pulse Technique
The Pulse Technique comes in handy when Baby is ready
for chunkier, more textured fare. Pulsing takes a tiny bit of
getting used to, but once you get a feel for it, you’ll be a pro
in no time! To Pulse, you simply
cup very quickly and immediately release.
THE SECRET: The trick to successful Pulsing is to make
sure that the machine doesn’t accidentally slip into purée
mode. To avoid this, use your other hand to apply
counter-clockwise pressure as you Pulse
press straight down on the
The “Shake” Technique
Sometimes, when you are working with thicker recipes, like
Chicken, Brown Rice and Squash (page 76) the density of the
mixture can make it hard for the ingredients toward the top of
the cup to make it down to the blade.
If some of your ingredients are having a hard time making it down
to the blade, simply use this Shake technique.
Step 1: Remove the Batchbowl/Short Cup assembly from the
Power Base… pick it up and shake it like a cocktail shaker.
Step 2: Place the vessel back onto the Power Base.
Step 3: Repeat… if necessary until you achieve the
consistency you want.
Note: You may need to add more water to get the right consistency.
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Preparing for the Big Day
The American Academy of Pediatrics states that the best time to start feeding
your baby solids is between 4 and 6 months. Some pediatricians even go on
to say, the closer to 6 months, the better. Your baby’s digestive system is not
mature enough to handle solids until the 4th month. This may be even later for
preemies. So even though people may suggest feeding your baby earlier, your
baby and your pediatrician will let you know when it’s time for solids.
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Signs That Your Baby Is Ready For Solid Food
Experts all agree that there are obvious signs when your baby is ready to start
eating solids. Here is a comprehensive list of those signs. Please remember,
even though you may get pressure from others to start your baby on solids,
your baby will let you know when the time is right.
• Baby is at least 4 months old but somewhere between 4 and 6 months.
• Baby has doubled birth weight.
• Baby can sit upright with support and has the ability to “lean in” for
more food.
• Baby can turn away to show that mealtime is over.
• Baby seems very interested in what you are eating.
• Baby seems consistently hungry after nursing or drinking a bottle.
• Baby can swallow food vs. instinctively pushing it out with tongue.
• Baby can bring an object to his/her mouth.
* The information contained in our guide and cookbook are not a substitute to regular baby
care. Always consult your pediatrician regarding nutrition and the feeding of your child
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