Types of Baby Foods

A. Stage 1: Purees (4-6 Months)

Baby foods are tailored to align with an infant's developmental stages, ensuring safe introduction to solid foods while meeting their nutritional needs.                                                              

These are smooth and single-ingredient foods like pureed carrots, apples, and rice cereal.

These foods introduce infants to new flavors while being easy on their digestive systems.

They are free from allergens and complex flavors to minimize food sensitivities.

B. Stage 2: Textured Foods (7-8 Months)

Stage 2 foods have a slightly thicker consistency and may include combinations of ingredients

like apple-banana or carrot-lentil puree.

These foods help babies transition to chewing and swallowing thicker textures.

Nutritional diversity is introduced to provide a wider range of vitamins and minerals.

C. Stage 3: Finger Foods and Small Pieces (9-12 Months)

At this stage, self-feeding is encouraged through small, bite-sized pieces of soft foods like steamed vegetables, fruits, and cheese cubes.

Exposure to a variety of textures and flavors helps improve fine motor skills and fosters independence.