7The Ultimate Step-by-Step Guide to Confidently Starting Solids from 6-12 months, Published by the American Academy of Pediatrics Written by the diverse team of experienced medical professionals and starting solids experts at 101 before one, this practical, research-backed comprehensive resource guides parents on how to safely introduce solid food to their baby. As parents themselves, they know how overwhelming it can be to sift through contradictory advice, which is why they've developed a simple, step-by-step framework to empower families to navigate this journey with confidence. What you'll learn inside this book:

• Teach your baby to self-feed from the start
• Foster intuitive eating skills
• Optimize Baby's Nutrition: Learn how to create balanced meals
• Embrace Diet Diversity to build adventurous eating habits
• Introduce Allergens Early & Often to reduce the likelihood of food allergies
• Share Family Meals: Discover how to modify dishes to make your life easier
• Follow Responsive Feeding Practices

The goal is simple: help parents introduce a wide variety of nutritious foods through family meals before baby turns one, setting the foundation for lifelong healthy eating habits. If you're ready to give your child the best start with solid foods and set them up for a lifetime of adventurous eating, let's dive in!