Solid foods · Months 6–24

Starting solids

From the first spoon to the family table: which food, which texture, when.

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Months 6–24
Starting solids — Merve Koç, MSc RD

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Counselling that starts as your baby nears six months and plans first tastes, texture changes and iron-rich foods step by step. Purées, finger foods or a mix of both; we choose the method that fits your home.

The most common question when starting solids is "where do we begin?". At the first visit we look together at your baby's readiness signs, the family's table and your paediatrician's advice.

A four-week first-foods calendar, introducing allergens, and cutting and texture tips that reduce choking risk are part of the plan. For babies at high risk of allergy we plan allergen introduction with your paediatrician.

Who is it for?

  • Families with a 5–7-month-old baby
  • Those undecided between purées and finger foods
  • Those who have started solids but are stuck on texture changes
  • Families of twins or premature babies (on medical advice)

Process calendar

  1. 1st visit · 60 min

    Readiness signs, the family table, doctor's advice; a first-tastes calendar.

  2. First 4 weeks

    Questions by message; we follow reactions and preferences together.

  3. Week 5

    30-min follow-up: moving on in texture and adding meals.

Pages of this stage

Months 6–8 First spoons Breast milk or formula is still the main food; solids bring taste, chewing and iron. A baby is ready when they sit up with little support and show interest in … Read the whole page Months 9–11 Finger foods The baby starts using a pincer grasp and holds soft cooked pieces. Meals increase and the family table gets closer. Read the whole page Months 12–24 The family table The child now eats the family meal in small pieces. Breastfeeding can continue to two years and beyond if you wish. Read the whole page

Recipes for this stage

Pumpkin purée with yogurt6+ mo Pumpkin purée with yogurt 35 min · 3 baby portions (about 3–4 tablespoons each) Lentil soup for babies6+ mo Lentil soup for babies 35 min · 3–4 baby portions Banana oat porridge7+ mo Banana oat porridge 15 min · 1 baby portion

Questions about this service

Should we start solids at 4 months?

The World Health Organization and the Turkish Ministry of Health recommend breast milk only for the first six months and starting solids at 6 months. If your baby has a particular condition, your paediatrician decides the timing.

When can I give my baby water?

A baby fed only breast milk does not need extra water in the first six months. Once solids start you can offer a little water from a cup at meals.

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