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Is your baby *really* ready for solids? 🍗
If you need help getting started or just knowing for sure if your baby can begin, tap the link in bio and we’ll help you get started!
12.6K likes · 121 comments · 05 Jun 2026
Comment APP for a link to download! 📲✔️
One of the most common questions we are asked is: “How do I actually get started with solids?”
Good news: the Solid Starts App gives you the clarity, confidence, and tools you need to guide you and your baby through their first 100 foods.
With your All Access subscription, you’ll get our guided introduction to 100 first foods—complete with tailored meal plans that include recommended foods and recipes by our pediatric team of experts.
We suggest new foods to try that gradually build your baby’s ability to bite and chew a variety of textures—and explain exactly how to serve them to make the most of mealtime.
Common food allergens are introduced along the way, with step-by-step guidance to help you build confidence with each taste.
You’ll also get access to our expert-written resources—articles, videos, and courses—to support you with common scenarios like:
✔️Infant choking rescue
✔️Feeding schedules by age
✔️Teaching cup drinking
✔️How to relieve infant constipation
✔️Handing food refusal
These resources are organized by age and stage, with clear, trusted answers no matter your question.
The Solid Starts App is trusted by over 6 million families worldwide and is the only app to offer a step-by-step plan to guide your baby through their first 100 foods from the most trusted leaders in infant feeding. 🤍
➡️ Comment APP and we’ll send a link so you can take a look around!
864 likes · 1,372 comments · 14 Oct 2025
Free guide! Comment RESCUE and we’ll send you a link to both our infant and toddler rescue guides!
While letting babies feed themselves does NOT increase the risk of choking, if it does happen, you must act quickly.
Written by Dr. Rachel Ruiz on our team, this guide has pictures and visuals with simple instructions. We highly recommend you post it in a visible place near where your baby eats so you and other caregivers can easily access it.
Comment RESCUE to Download our FREE Infant Rescue Guide to help you learn how to identify choking, understand which rescue maneuvers to use, and show you with visual pictures and step-by-step instructions how to perform infant rescue for choking.
⭐️ Want to watch more videos from our expert team? Additional rescue videos and all videos on starting solids can now be found in the Solid Starts App which is 25% off for a limited time at the link in our bio.
⚠️Note: Maneuvers in this video are for babies up to 12 months of age.
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22.5K likes · 2,865 comments · 27 Mar 2025
👀 Some things make mealtimes more challenging.
We’re all doing our best when it comes to feeding our babies. But oftentimes, we aren’t aware that some of our best efforts might actually be impacting the journey.
🎥 The videos & guides inside the Solid Starts app are some of THE BEST tools parents can use to avoid common mistakes and set their baby up for success.
The app is where millions of parents have turned when it comes to raising happy eaters. Every piece of content is backed by research and comes from pediatric feeding experts that guide you through everything from getting ready to start all the way through managing the tricky toddler years.
➡️ If you’re struggling with mealtimes, download the Solid Starts for tips and guidance on every aspect of starting solids.
You’re already doing great. The Solid Starts app can help you feel more confident along the way.🤍
#blwtips #SolidStarts #babyledweaning
04 Nov 2026
Our Hallo-WEAN Costume Contest finalists are in! Now we need your help to choose a winner 🎃
We received so many delicious entries it was nearly impossible to choose our favorites, but we’ve narrowed down the finalists and now it’s time to vote! 🗳️
You can also drop an emoji in the comments to tell us your faves (but official votes will be counted at the link)
Voting is open until 11:59 pm ET on Friday, Nov. 6. Hop up to our Stories to vote or tap the link in our bio! Thank you to everyone who entered! 🎃
Shoshana, 9 mos, Tomato 🍅
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Anderson, 4 mos, Strawberry 🍓
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George, 22 mos, Corn on the cob 🌽
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Holly, 9 mos, Cherry 🍒
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Tessa, 10 mos, Mushroom 🍄
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Parker, 7 mos, King Hawaiian Rolls 🥖
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Leon Dalvi, 5 mos, Shrimp Sushi 🍣
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Jax & Ellie, 9 mos, Lobster Twins 🦞🦞
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Roland, blueberry, 6.5 mos 🫐
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Ace, 6 mos, Lobster 🦞
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Cameron, 4 mos, Peas 🫛
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Miller, 5 mos, Broccoli 🥦
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Greta, 8 mos, Cupcake 🧁
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Hazel, 19 mos, Corn on the Cob 🌽
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Jackson, 8 mos, Concha 🍞
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Lena, 2 wks, Ice Cream 🍦
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03 Nov 2026
Uh oh! Or no?
When your baby breaks off a piece of food, it can feel really stressful, but we promise it’s all a part of the learning process.
Your baby is learning invaluable skills that teach them how to chew and using the many protective reflexes they have in place to prevent an emergency, including their gag reflex.
But maybe gagging scares you? This is totally normal. Understanding the difference between gagging and choking is important and can actually help calm your fears about your baby eating solid food. 🥦
➡️ To learn more about how this all works, tap the link or bio to get the Solid Starts app, where you can read all of our guides and watch all of the videos from our pediatric pros.
You’ve got this, but we’re here to help you through it. 🤍
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02 Nov 2026
Happening today: Take our Readiness Quiz during our Monster Mash Sale! Annual subscriptions are 30% off for a limited time🎃🛒
While some pediatricians still advise starting babies on infant cereal around 4 months old, this is outdated advice: as of 2020, the American Academy of Pediatrics, U.S. National Institutes for Health, and World Health Organization all recommend waiting until your baby shows signs of developmental readiness to introduce solids–which tend to show up around 6 months old.
Why? It’s critical that solids not replace breastmilk or formula in the early months, and research has not found any nutritional benefit of starting before readiness signs for most babies. Six months of age is also when baby’s iron needs begin to increase, so a perfect overlap of skill and changing nutritional need.
So what are the signs of readiness? Babies who are showing all of the below developmental milestones have the foundational skills needed to safely explore solid foods.
✔️Sitting: Baby is able to sit with a little bit of support
✔️Head Control: Baby is able to hold head upright and steady for duration of meal
✔️Reach & Grab: Baby is able to pick up objects and easily bring them to their mouth while sitting
✔️Interest: Baby intently watches you eat, mouths for food, or leans forward for it
*Note that babies who are high risk for developing food allergies may be advised by their medical provider to begin allergen exposure as early as 4 months. We recommend following a responsive spoon feeding approach when introducing these tastes.
If you need help getting started, the Solid Starts App walks you through the safe introduction of solid food, day by day. It’s 30% off TODAY! 🎉🛒
#blw #babyledweaning #firstfoods
01 Nov 2026
Not all families will offer their child candy, but many will. This post is for anyone who wants to know how to safely celebrate candy-themed holidays or just be informed of candy risks any time of year. 🎃
Halloween can be tricky when you consider the size, shape, and consistency of many treats. Add in the running around, low light and general excitement and the risk of choking increases.
But there are a few things you can do to minimize the risk of choking and ensure it’s a fun holiday for all.
Swipe to read more.
🎃While many families choose to hold off on things like candy until a bit later in toddlerhood, we believe there is so much value in sharing holiday traditions with your toddler.
🍬Many candies are high risk for choking due to their size, firm texture, and slippery nature, so choose wisely to decrease risk.
🍫Many candies contain common allergens aside from nuts and dairy. Some candies contain egg, soy & wheat, as well so always be sure to check the labels before allowing your child to consume.
🥚Many individually wrapped candies, do not contain any list of ingredients, so always be sure you’ve ruled out allergies before offering or if your child has allergies, know ingredients of any food you offer.
⚠️ Teal Pumpkins: Children with food allergies can still enjoy candy centered holidays. Plan ahead to have safe treats for them at home and do a swap after trick-or-treating for safe options. Also be on the lookout for homes that participate in the Teal Pumpkin Project as this often indicates they are providing allergen-free options. Though always use your best judgement and check labels for yourself to be sure.
➡️🎃 You can read more about Halloween Food for Babies and Toddlers and get allergen friendly options in the Solid Starts app. This article is free for a limited time! 🎃
#toddlersafety#halloweencandy #babysfirsthalloween #blw #candysafety
31 Oct 2026
Starting Solids at 6 months? 🥦🐟🍓
These are a few of the 50 foods our pediatric feeding experts want on your radar. 👀
Because when it comes to your baby’s first bites, there’s no perfect first food, but there are some that offer tremendous benefits when your baby begins.
Our team of pediatric feeding professionals handpicked the 50 BEST first foods for babies, and we put them all in one easy-to-follow guide.
✨ 50 expert-chosen foods
✨ Step-by-step instructions for safe serving
✨ Age-by-age guidance as your baby grows
🎉 And for 24 hours, you can access the entire guide FREE inside the Solid Starts app! No subscription required.
➡️ Comment “FIFTY” to gain access to the full list.
#SolidStarts #blw #firstfoods #babyledweaning
754 likes · 451 comments · 29 Oct 2026
Think babies can’t have ANY salt when starting solids? Let us clarify 🧂
While it’s important to limit sodium in your baby’s diet, a little added salt from time to time, especially when it means sharing a family meal, can have benefits too. The key is understanding how much is too much and how to strike the right balance.
From naturally occurring sodium to added salt, knowing the safe amounts for your baby is important.
💬 Comment SALT and we’ll send you our full article.
📱 The article is available inside the Solid Starts app for FREE for the next 24 hours. No subscription needed to read it.
✔️This article and many others, written by our team of pediatric experts, are always accessible with your annual subscription to the app or when you start a free 7 day trial at the link in bio.
#babyledweaning #firstfoods #solidstarts #blw #6monthsold
2,332 likes · 943 comments · 28 Oct 2026
🌮 Tacos for a 6-month-old?! Yes, really!
When your baby starts solids, meals like tacos might seem a little too complicated (or completely inappropriate!) for a baby at 6 months.
But remember: Your baby doesn’t need a completely different meal from the rest of the family. They just need the same ingredients prepared in a way that’s appropriate for their age.
Take taco night, for example.
🥑 Avocado can be offered in boats or wedges that are easy for little hands to grasp.
🍅 Tomatoes & sweet potatoes can be offered as large wedges.
🥩 Ground beef can be served crumbled over something scoopable or chicken can be served in strips.
🫑 Peppers can be cooked until soft and offered in appropriately sizes. Skin can stay in.
🌮 Tortillas can be served in strips with mashed black beans spread on top.
The list goes on and on…
That’s the beauty of baby-led weaning. It’s not about creating elaborate meals or cooking twice. It’s about learning how to adapt your meal into one your baby can eat too.
Of course, preparation matters. Always consider texture, shape, allergens, size, choking risks and your baby’s individual feeding skills.
Same meal. Same table. #SameSame
➡️ Not sure how to do this? Start your free trial of the Solid Starts App at the link in our bio to check sizes & recipes.
#BabyLedWeaning #BLW #StartingSolids #SolidStarts
697 likes · 10 comments · 26 Oct 2026
Anyone else’s baby have expensive taste? 🙃🫐🍓
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4,893 likes · 23 comments · 24 Oct 2026
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