Solid Starts in the Kitchen

The practical kitchen companion for teaching babies to feed themselves: showing families exactly how to safely prepare, serve, and share solid foods they love, with 200+ meal ideas and recipes.

Created by a multidisciplinary team of pediatric pros who are also moms, Solid Starts in the Kitchen is your visual guide to introducing solid food—from baby's first taste to sharing meals with the whole family. This practical kitchen companion boils down the latest evidence-based pediatric research into simple feeding strategies trusted by millions of families. With hundreds of photos and annotated visuals, you'll see exactly how to serve food safely and help baby learn to eat a variety of flavors and textures from the very first bite. Meal ideas take you from those first bites through the toddler years, with tips for everyday questions like how to manage the mess and quick ways to serve a nutritious meal when you have no time. Inside, you’ll find:

150 meal ideas with safe sizes, shapes, and feeding tips for babies 6 months old and up50 family-style recipes, including beloved dishes from the Solid Starts communityClear guidance on starting solids: how to prepare, what to expect, and when to beginStep-by-step directions for introducing common allergens like peanut and eggPractical solutions for everyday moments: learning to chew, using utensils, and daycare
Whether you choose to start solids with purees, jump right in with finger food, or serve both, this book meets you where you are and shows you how to raise a happy, adventurous eater. Grab a plate and bring baby to the table—it’s time to dig in together!