Parents who choose to make their own baby food often find themselves wondering what foods are appropriate and when. First and foremost, always check with your pediatrician if you have questions about introducing a new food to your baby. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends starting solid foods between four and six months of age. Surprisingly, the AAP suggests that it does not matter what foods your baby eats first, although it does recommend baby cereals and meats as good sources of iron for breastfed babies.

That being said, the following homemade foods are usually appropriate for babies without allergy restrictions and who have been given the green light to begin eating solid foods. Again, if you have any questions about what to feed your baby, always consult your pediatrician.

In addition to the above, milk products such as yogurt and cheese may be offered to older babies, usually at eight to ten months of age.