1. Cand incepem diversificarea?Following are just a few of the organizations that recommend that all babies be exclusively breastfed (no cereal, juice or any other foods) for the first 6 months of life (not the first 4-6 months):

World Health Organization UNICEF American Academy of Pediatrics American Academy of Family Physicians Australian National Health and Medical Research Council Health CanadaMost babies will become developmentally and physiologically ready to eat solid foods between 6 and 8 months of age.

2. De ce sa asteptam pana la 6l?

Although many of the reasons listed here assume that your baby is breastfed or fed breastmilk only, experts generally recommend that solids be delayed for formula fed babies also.

Baby will have greater protection from illness.Although children continue to receive many immunities from breastmilk for as long as they breastfeed, the greatest immunity occurs while a baby is exclusively breastfed. Breastmilk contains 50+ known immune factors, and also facilitates the development of good bacteria that protect babys gut. Studies have shown that many illnesses and conditions are less likely to occur when baby receives any amount of breastmilk. Exclusive breastfeeding for at least 3-4 months (compared to non-exclusive breastfeeding) further decreases the risk of respiratory tract infections, ear infections, necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), allergic disease, celiac disease, and type 1 diabetes.Exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months (compared to 4-6 months), further decreases the risk of gastrointestinal infection and respiratory infection. (AAP 2012,Naylor & Morrow 2001)

Babys digestive system will have time to mature.Naylor & Morrow 2001 INCLUDEPICTURE "http://kellymom.com/wp-content/uploads/opengut.png" \* MERGEFORMATINET

If solids are started before a babys system is ready to handle them, they are poorly digested and may cause unpleasant reactions (digestive upset, gas, constipation, etc.). Digestion of fats, protein, and complex carbohydratesis incomplete in infancy, but human milk contains enzymes that aid efficient digestion().In addition, from birth until somewhere between four and six months of age babies possess what is often referred to as anopen gut. This means that the spaces between the cells of the small intestines will readily allow intact macromolecules, including whole proteins and pathogens, to pass directly into the bloodstream. This is great for your breastfed baby as it allows beneficial antibodies in breastmilk to pass more directly into babys bloodstream, but it also means that large proteins fromotherfoods (which may predispose baby to allergies) and disease-causing pathogens can pass right through, too. During babys first 4-6 months, while the gut is still open, antibodies (sIgA) from breastmilk coat babys digestive tract and providepassiveimmunity, reducing the likelihood of illness and allergic reactions before gut closure occurs. Baby starts producing these antibodies on his own at around 6 months, and gut closure should have occurred by this time also. For more on this subject, see:Just One Bottle Wont Hurtor Will It?,How Breast Milk Protects Newborns,andThe Virgin Gut: A Note for Parents.

Baby will be developmentally ready to eat foods that are not liquids.A review done by Naylor & Morrow (2001)concluded, These clinicalreports indicate that the majority of normal full term infants are not developmentally ready forthe transition from suckling to sucking or for managing semi-solids and solid foods in addition toliquids until between six and eight months of age.

Baby will have a lower risk of obesity in the future.The early introduction of solids in infancy is associated with increased body fat and weight in adolescents and adults. (AAP 2012,Wilson 1998, von Kries 1999, Kalies 2005)

Starting solids will be easier.Babies who start solids later can feed themselves.

Baby may have more protection from iron-deficiency anemia.The introduction of iron supplements and iron-fortified foods, particularly during the first six months, reduces the efficiency of babys iron absorption. In one study of healthy, full-term infants (Pisacane, 1995), the researchers concluded that babies who were exclusively breastfed for 7 months (and were not give iron supplements or iron-fortified cereals) had significantly higher hemoglobin levels at one year than breastfed babies who received solid foods earlier than seven months. The researchers found no cases of anemia within the first year in babies breastfed exclusively for seven months and concluded that breastfeeding exclusively for seven months reduces the risk of anemia. See Is Iron-Supplementation Necessary? for more information.

Mom will more easily maintain her milk supply.Studies have shown that for babies under six months, solids tend to replace breastmilk in a babys diet they do not add to babys total intake (WHO 2003, Cohen 1994, Dewey 1999). The more solids that baby eats, the less milk he takes from mom, and less milk taken from mom means less milk production. Babies who eat lots of solids or who start solids early tend to wean prematurely.

Mom is less likely to become pregnant.Breastfeeding is most effective in preventing pregnancy when your baby is exclusively breastfed and all of his nutritional and sucking needs are satisfied at the breast (Dont believe this? Its strongly supported by research see Breastfeeding and Fertility for more information). Mothers who exclusively breastfeed for 6 months vs 4 months have a longer duration of lactational amenorrhea (thenatural postpartum infertility that occurs when a woman is not menstruating due to breastfeeding). (Kramer & Kakuma, 2012)

Mom can more quickly lose extra baby weight.Mothers who exclusively breastfeed their babies for 6 months (compared to 4 months) have more rapid postpartum weight loss (Kramer & Kakuma, 2012).3. Semne ca bebe este pregatitSolids readiness depends on both the maturity of babys digestive tract and babys developmental readiness for solids. Although the maturity of babys digestive system is not something that we can readily observe, research indicates that 6 months appears to be ideal for avoiding increased illness and other health risks of too-early solids. After this point, different babies are ready for solids at different times developmental readiness for solids cannot be determined using a calendar. Most babies are developmentally ready for solids somewhere between 6 and 8 months. Baby can sit up well without support.

Baby has lost the tongue-thrust reflex and does not automatically push solids out of his mouth with his tongue.

Baby is ready and willing to chew.

Baby is developing a pincer grasp, where he picks up food or other objects between thumb and forefinger. Using the fingers and scraping the food into the palm of the hand (palmar grasp) does not substitute for pincer grasp development.

Baby is eager to participate in mealtime and may try to grab food and put it in his mouth.

We often state that a sign of solids readiness is when baby exhibits a long-term increased demand to breastfeed (sometime around 6 months or later) that is unrelated to illness, teething pain, a change in routine or a growth spurt. However, it can be hard to judge whether babys increased breastfeeding is related to readiness for solids. Many 6-month-old babies are teething, growth spurting, beginning to experience separation anxiety, and experiencing many other developmental changes that can lead to increased breastfeeding sometimes all at once! Make sure you look at all the signs of solids readiness as a whole, because increased breastfeeding alone is not likely to be an accurate guide to babys readiness.4. Ce facem daca bebe nu este interest de solide la 6l?Medical research tells us that exclusive breastfeeding allows babies to thrive for the first 6 months. In the words of the World Health Organization,

Breastfeeding is an unequalled way of providing ideal food for the healthy growth and development of infants A recent review of evidence has shown that, on a population basis, exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months is the optimal way of feeding infants.But what if baby is not very interested in solids at six months? Babies who are not yet interested in solid foods can and do thrive on breastmilk alone until 9-12 months or later. You might hear people say, Food before one is just for fun, but perhaps this should be changed to Food before one is mainly for fun. As long as your baby is continuing to grow and develop as he should, your milk is meeting his needs well. Sometime after six months, however, babies will gradually begin to need more iron and zinc than that provided by breastmilk alone at that point, additional nutrients can be obtained from small amounts of solids. If your baby chooses to continue exclusive breastfeeding, simply keep an eye on growth and iron status, continue to watch your baby for signs that he is ready for solids, and offer appropriate solids for him to try baby can decide whether or not to eat them. No matter when baby begins solid foods, breastmilk should make up the majority of babys nutrition through the end of the first year.

5. Ce facem daca bebe de 4-5 luni pare pregatit?Four- to five-month-old babies are sometimes very eager to participate at mealtime, but it doesnt necessarily mean that they are ready to eat solids more often its just the normal developmental urge to do what everyone else is doing. Research studies tell us that there are many health advantages to delaying solids for about 6 months for all babies, not just the babies who are not yet interested in mealtime.

There are a number of things you can do to let baby participate in mealtimes without starting solids:

Let baby sit with the family at mealtime in a lap, booster seat or high chair.

Give baby a cup of water or expressed milk. Your baby can entertain himself at mealtime while learning to use a cup. 1-3 ounces of water in the cup should be plenty (often for the entire day). Many moms choose to use only water or a small amount of breastmilk to avoid wasting the liquid gold while baby learns to use the cup.

Offer baby sips of water from your cup or straw. Even if baby hasnt figured out how to use a straw yet, you can put your straw in water, block the top end of the straw with your finger to trap a little water in the straw, then let baby drink the water from the lower end of the straw (unblock the top end once its in babys mouth).

Offer baby spoons, cups, bowls and other baby-safe eating utensils to play with during mealtime.

Give baby an ice cube (if its a baby-safe size & shape) or ice chips to play with.

Offer baby a momsicle (popsicle made from breastmilk) or slushy frozen breastmilk to eat with a spoon.6. Mituri despre cand este considerat bebe pregatitMYTH: Babys weight has reached a magic number

Just because your baby achieves x number of pounds, or has doubled birth weight, (or however much your baby weighs) does not mean that she is automatically ready for solids particularly if she is under 6 months.

The American Academy of Pediatrics/World Health Organization recommendations for starting solids at 6 months or later has no exceptions for babies who weigh more. The research that Ive seen on the health benefits of starting solids at 6 months and later holds for all babies, no matter what their weight.

Its the maturity of the digestive tract and babys developmental readiness that makes the difference, not babys weight.MYTH: Your baby is big so you need to start solids.

Moms might be told to start solids for differing reasons when they have a large baby.

Some are told that since baby is big, they wont be able to produce enough milk to satisfy baby. This is quite untrue almost all mothers have the ability to produce enough milk to exclusively breastfeed twins and even triplets. If you allow your baby to nurse on cue, your body will make enough milk for your baby. In addition, research tells us that exclusively breastfed babies do not increase the amount of milk they drink after the first 4 weeks or so after the first month, milk intake stays constant (except for temporary appetite spurts) until sometime after six months when baby begins to eat more solid foods and decrease milk intake.

Other moms are told that baby is eating too much, so mom should reduce babys intake by limiting nursing and/or starting solids. There is absolutely NO evidence that a large breastfed baby will become a large child or adult, and limiting nursing can be quite dangerous for a baby.

MYTH: Your baby is small so you need to start solids.

Another reason often given for starting solids is because baby is small (see Normal Growth of Breastfed Babies). I really dont see the sense in this. Ounce for ounce, breastmilk has more calories than most baby-safe solid foods and significantly more nutrients than any type of solid food that you can feed your baby. Studies have shown that for babies under six months, solids tend toreplacebreastmilk in a babys diet they do not add to babys total intake (WHO 2003,Cohen 1994,Dewey 1999). Sostarting solids will probably reduce (instead of increase) the amount of milk and calories that your baby is getting overall. One of the first recommendations for a baby who genuinely has slow weight gain is to decrease or eliminate solid foods and breastfeed more often.

MYTH: Baby needs to start solids because there is not enough iron in breastmilk.

An additional reason given for starting solids is the lack of iron in breastmilk. Breastmilk does have lower iron levels than formula, but the iron in breastmilk is more readily absorbed by the babys gut than the iron in formula. Also, formula-fed babies tend to lose iron through fissures that develop in their intestines as a result of damage from cows milk. Breastfed babies do not lose this iron. At some point after the first 6 months (later in the first year for a lot of babies), babies will require an additional source of iron other than mothers milk. This can most often be obtained through small amounts of solid food.

MYTH: Baby needs solids so he will sleep longer at night.

The popular belief that feeding solids at night will help baby sleep through the night has no basis in fact.

7. Oferirea de lp sau solide seara il va face sa doarma mai mult?The idea that solids will help your baby sleep is an old wives tale that has been disproven by medical studies. Feeding your baby solids or formula in an attempt to make baby sleep longer is not a good idea for several reasons:

Theres no evidence that it will help. Some babies will sleep worse, due to reactions to the formula or solids (tummy ache, etc. are not uncommon), particularly if baby is younger than around 6 months. Two studies have indicated that adding solids to the diet does not cause babies to sleep longer. These studies found no difference in the sleep patterns of babies who received solids before bedtime when compared to babies who were not given solids. Here are the two studies:

Macknin ML, Medendorp SV, Maier MC. Infant sleep and bedtime cereal. Am J Dis Child. 1989 Sep;143(9):1066-8.

Keane V, et al. Do solids help baby sleep through the night? Am J Dis Child 1988; 142: 404-05.

Formula requires a babys digestive system to work overtime as baby tries to digest something not specific to the human body. Formula is harder to digest than human milk; thus formula-fed babies tend to go longer between feedings. While this may seem like a benefit, its probably not something we want for our babies bodies unless there are no other alternatives. There are also risks to formula use (see What should I know about infant formula?). It certainly has a place in infant feeding but probably shouldnt be used whenever moms milk either directly from the source or expressed is available.

Early introduction of solids (before six months) carries its own set of risks.

Recent research suggests that longer stretches of deep sleep are associated with sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and babies who sleep longer/deeper may be more vulnerable to SIDS (see in particular the research of James McKenna, PhD). Some scientists are saying that it appears that long sleep stretches are not natural for human infants and that sleep interruptions in the early months may provide a protective factor against SIDS. More research is needed on this subject, but parents might want to think twice about significantly manipulating babys natural sleep pattern in the early months.8. Cum incepem diversificarea

Watch your baby, not the calendar!If baby refuses solids, try again later (maybe a week or two), and maybe with a different food. Some babies may refuse solids until 8-9 months or even longer.

Should solids replace breastmilk?

No. Solids during the first year are only meant to complement breastmilk, not take precedence over it or replace any breastfeedings. It is more of a way to add textures to the babys diet, to allow the baby new experiences, and to help her develop hand/eye coordination through finger feeding. Your baby should still be allowed to nurse on demand, as your milk should be her primary source of nutrition until closer to the end of the first year. Continuing to allow on-demand feedings also better ensures your milk supply.

How often and how much?

Introduce your baby gradually to solid foods. Once she accepts them (it might take some time), continue breastfeeding as often as before and add solids as your babys appetite increases. A few bites once a day is enough in the beginning, but gradually increase. Following are some general guidelines if baby starts solids later than six months, then proceed in a similar manner, at babys pace.

SolidsLiquids

0 4 monthsBreastmilk onlyBreastmilk only

4 6 monthsBreastmilk onlySee also: What if my 4-5 month old seems developmentally ready for solids?Continue nursing on cue.When your 4 6 month old baby is learning to use a cup, giving him a few sips of expressed breastmilk or water (no more than 2 ounces per 24 hours) a couple of times a day is fine and fun.

6 7 monthsOffer solids once a day, at most. Many start out offering solids every few days or even less often.Continue nursing on cue. Solid foods should not replace nursing sessions unless youre actively weaning.Limit water to SIPS from a cup with meals.

Juice is not necessary for babys nutrition. If you offer juice, limit to sips from a cup with meals and introduce it gradually just like any other new food. Its best to dilute juice with water and limit total juice intake to no more than 3-4 ounces a day.

7 9 monthsWatch babys cues this is particularly easy if baby nurses beforehand and most/all of the solids are offered to baby to self-feed. Increase solids gradually if baby is interested, with a maximum of 2 meals per day.

9 12 monthsWatch babys cues this is particularly easy if baby nurses beforehand and most/all of the solids are offered to baby to self-feed. Increase solids gradually if baby is interested. Aim for baby getting no more than 25% of her calories from solids by the age of 12 months (some babies eat less than this at 12 months and thats also normal).

If your baby is younger than a year (and you are not weaning), make sure that you always nurse before offering solids. Babies who start solids early, and babies who eat a lot of solids tend to wean earlier.

It often works well to offer the solids about an hour after you nurse. If nursing has come before the solids you can continue feeding your baby the solids until she shows signs of fullness; i.e. turning her head, closing her mouth, batting at the spoon, wanting down, spitting the food out, etc. (trying to feed past this point is overfeeding). Most babies will balance their milk intake with their solid food intake well if you feed in this way.

For babies older than a year, see Nutrition for Nursing Toddlers.

There is no exact science to introducing solids. Just do your best to follow your babys cues about when to increase the amount of solids, and take care to ensure that breastmilk remains babys primary source of nutrition for the first year.

Should I offer solids before or after nursing?

What were aiming for during the first year is to have solids complementing breastmilk, not replacing it. This means that when solids are introduced the breastfeeding pattern is not interrupted at all, but baby is fed solids in slowly increasing amounts as his appetite increases. Baby will be getting about the same amount of breastmilk as he gets older, with increasing amounts of solids on top of that.

I think the main point in the matter is maintaining breastmilk as babys main source of nutrition throughout the first year. This is important both to babys good nutrition and good health. The nutrients in breastmilk are particularly important for growth and development during babys first year. In addition, some (but certainly not all) of the health benefits of breastfeeding are directly related to the degree of exclusivity of breastfeeding (the greater the percentage of babys diet made up of breastmilk, the greater the health benefit).

Nursing before (rather than after) the solids is a good way to help keep the transition to solids proceeding slowly so that moms milk supply is maintained and baby gets the breastmilk that he needs.

See also Sustained Breastfeeding, Complementation and Care by Ted Greiner, Ph.D.

Some reasons to nurse first: Too many solids too early often leads to early weaning, whether or not mom intended to wean early. Giving baby solids first (depending upon how often, how much, etc.) could start you down this road.

Many babies, if they eat solids first, will take in less milk afterwards even if they nurse just as long.

If you nurse first you dont really have to worry if youre giving baby too many solids you can just go ahead and let her have as much as she wants.

On the other hand, feeding solids before nursing might work very well for you if: Youre making sure that nursing stays primary by limiting amounts & frequency of solids and increasing both very gradually.

Youre planning on weaning early (between 6 and 12 months) or are already in the process of weaning

9. Ce facem daca bebe refuza solidele?

A lot of babies are slow to take to solids. Its not uncommon for some babies to take several months once solids have been introduced before they really take to them well. Babies who are slow to teethe and babies who have food sensitivities are often the ones who are slower to begin eating solids. This slowness may be their bodies way of protecting them until the digestive system is more ready to accept new foods.

Rest assured that as long as your baby is continuing to gain weight and grow as she should, your milk is meeting her needs well. Solids during the first year should only *complement* your milk anyway. Your milk should still be the primary source of nutrition for most of the first year.

All you need to do is to continue to *offer* foods. Dont worry if shes not interested or takes very small amounts. Your only true responsibility is what you offer and when you offer it, not whether or not baby eats it. That has to be up to her. Trying to force, coax, cajole, etc. her into eating is never recommended.

Some babies prefer to eat foods that they can pick up and feed themselves, rather than foods that must be spooned to them. A lot of babies, also, would rather have food right off the table than the blander-tasting baby foods. Try offering your baby a variety of finger foods (see below) during family mealtime.

You may also find that its helpful to make finger foods readily available throughout the day, so that baby can graze often. Some parents keep a variety of foods out in an ice cube or muffin tray. Small children often need to take in several smaller snacks throughout the day rather than eating 3 large meals.10. Despre sucuri

For babies under six months

Babies under six months should not be given juice.

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Nutrition, There is no nutritional indication to feed juice to infants younger than 6 months. Offering juice before solid foods are introduced into the diet could risk having juice replace breast milk or infant formula in the diet.

The American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Breastfeeding notes: During the first 6 months of age, even in hot climates, water and juice are unnecessary for breastfed infants and may introduce contaminants or allergens.

According to the Australian Governments National Health and Medical Research Council, Fruit juice is not necessary or recommended for infants under 12 months of age.

For babies over six months

Some authorities do not recommend juice at all for babies under 12 months old.

Juice intake, like water intake, can interfere with breastfeeding because it fills baby up so that he nurses less.

Juice should be introduced just like any other new food. For example, applesauce and apple juice should be introduced separately.

Offer the juice from a cup rather than a bottle. Offering it only with meals will help to reduce the risk of tooth decay.

Dilute the juice (the UKs NHS recommends one part juice to 10 parts water), or try using juice just to flavor water.

If you do offer juice, limit babys intake to no more than 3-4 ounces total per day so that baby is not filling up on it to the extent that he has no appetite for other foods.

In their Infant Feeding Guidelines, The Australian Governments National Health and Medical Research Council says that Fruit juice is not necessary or recommended for infants under 12 months of age. Sweetened drinks are associated with dental caries. Tea, herbal teas and other drinks are of no known benefit to an infant and could possibly be harmful.

Health Canada also does not recommend juice in the first year. After 12 months, they advise to Limit fruit juiceand do not offer sweetened beverages. If your child seems thirsty, offer water.

In the UK, the NHS advises, Babies under six months oldshouldntbe givenfruit juices.Diluted fruit juice (one part juice to 10 parts water) can be given to children with their meals after six months.

The American Academy of Pediatricspolicy statementrecommends that babies younger than 6 months should not be givenanyjuice, children aged 6 months to 6 years should get no more than 4-6 ounces per day, and children older than 7 should have no more than 8-12 ounces of juice daily.

11. Despre cereale oferite in biberonDoctors and other experts recommend that you never give baby cereal in a bottle unless recommended by babys doctor for a specific medical condition. Here are some of their reasons:

It is a choking hazard.

The cereal takes away from the amount of milk in the bottle (adds carbohydrates and dilutes the nutrient density), and baby may not get adequate milk volume for proper growth and development.

Baby is being given a higher concentration of calories without being able to regulate her own intake. This can lead to weight problems in the future.

If babys doctor suggests thickened feedings for reflux, consider asking about alternatives, as many doctors question this practice and it has the potential to cause more harm than good.Mai multe si aici: http://www.babycenter.com/404_will-my-baby-sleep-better-if-i-add-cereal-to-his-bottle-at-n_9155.bc12. Despre cat mananca copiiiBetween ages one and five, a childs growth is in a decelerated stage; that is, they have slowed down in growth. Since growth slows down, their need for calories subsequently decreases, which in turn leads to a smaller quantity of food ingested per day. Added to the decelerated growth is a burgeoning independence which limits the variety of foods your child is willing to eat (finicky eater). Rest assured that toddlers do not need as much food as you might expect because of this slowing down of the growth rate. Three small meals and two snacks a day (and some will eat a good bit less) will probably be enough to fuel even the most active toddler. Please realize, too, that finicky eaters are the rule rather than the exception.

Some toddlers are eating very few solids, or even no solids, at 12 months. This is not unusual and really depends on your child there is quite a big variation. We like to see breastmilk making up the majority (around 75%) of babys diet at 12 months. Some babies will be taking more solids by 12 months, but others will still be exclusively or almost-exclusively breastfed at this point. It is normal for baby to keep breastmilk as the primary part of his diet up until 18 months or even longer. An example of a nice gradual increase in solids would be 25% solids at 12 months, 50% solids at 18 months, and 80% solids at 24 months.

Some children take a little longer to begin taking solids well. Some of them have food sensitivities and this may be their bodys way of protecting them until their digestive system can handle more. Others are late teethers or have a lot of difficulty with teething pain. At this point there is NOTHING that your milk lacks that your child needs, with the possible exception of enough iron. As long as his iron levels are within acceptable levels and when he does eat you are offering him foods naturally rich in iron, then you have plenty of time before you need to worry about the amount of solids hes getting.

All you need to do is to continue to offer foods. Dont worry if hes not interested or takes very small amounts. Your only true responsibility is what you offer, when you offer it and how you offer it, not whether or not he eats it. That has to be up to him. Trying to force, coax, or cajole your child into eating is never recommended. Continue to nurse on demand, day and night, and trust your child to increase the solids when hes ready. As baby slowly moves into eating more solids, your milk will fill any nutritional gaps nicely.Recomandari de la Dr. Sears: http://www.askdrsears.com/topics/feeding-eating/feeding-infants-toddlers/getting-enough-eat 13. Finger foodOlder babies who are just starting solids may prefer chunkier finger foods, instead of mashed or moistened food. The baby who starts solids at 6 months or older doesnt need pureed or liquefied foods. You may want to just start with finger foods, and let her mostly feed herself.

How chunky can the food be? If your baby is not gagging & choking on the food, then the texture (table foods, etc.) is fine. Watch carefully the first few times your baby tries a new food to make sure she can handle it without gagging or choking. Always supervise your child when she is eating finger foods.

Suggestions for finger foods:

cubed soft foods

grated or scraped apple, pear, carrots

small pieces of ripe banana or avocado

sliced kiwi

cooked carrots/peas/green beans

cubed cooked yams, sweet or white potatoes

unsweetened dry breakfast cereals (cheerios, etc.)

slivers or finely chopped pieces of meat that has been softened with broth or warm water

cubes, strings, or small pieces of cheese

cooked pasta in shapes and colors sprinkled with some parmesan cheese

whole-grain bread strips

pieces of toast or crackers

dry waffles baby can carry around

frozen blueberries, peas, or corn right out of the package (great for relieving teething pain, but not appropriate for most babies under a year due to the choking hazard. See below warning.)

Warning: Steer clear of finger foods (including nuts and dried fruits) that may be choking hazards. Also, highly allergenic foods may not be suitable for babies who have a family history of allergies.