Our most common question here at Mum Mum’s is when (and what) to start feeding your baby solid foods. Mum Mum’s provides an Infant and Toddler Feeding Guide, as well as Teething Tips as a permanent feature on our website under the ‘Nutrition Resources’ tab.  Here are some general guidelines for food introduction but keep in mind all babies are different and any food has the potential to be an allergen or intolerant so follow the 3 day rule: offer one food at a time and wait 3 days to see if a reaction occurs. Also be mindful of the size and shape of the foods. Pureed and or jarred versions of the foods listed below should be offered but not raw or uncooked because they can present a choking hazard as they are difficult for babies to chew. You can steam and puree these foods yourself if desired and ripe fruits can be mashed easily. Babies are often ready for solid foods between 4-6 months of age, and at this time a teething biscuit may be offered.  Be sure to read our ‘Signs of Readiness’ resource if you are unsure of when to start feeding your baby solids.   (more…)