I have a three year old and can’t for the life of me remember what solid foods I started him with. My LO just turned 9 months on the 25th, but was born a month early, but that doesn’t really seem to be an issue anymore for his development. Any suggestions are very welcomed!
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We have literally tried everything. When we were on purées, peas and turnips were his favorite (I made everything at home). He prefers the barley mix cereal to plain rice cereal, but I started seasoning everything- adding cumin to his black bean puree, turmeric to his carrot puree.
Now, future Gordon Ramsey can’t get enough of omelet, avocado, asparagus, and blueberries.

Important to note that I never add sodium, and I avoid processed foods. Also I did sort of stick to the one new food every 3-5 days rule, but it became pretty clear he was tolerant and we moved forward.
If you have any questions I’m sure your pediatrician has lots of advice - or at least handouts!

Everything
Our pediatrician recommended starting with orange veggie. We did follow the rule of waiting at least 3 days before trying something new for a few weeks and then just started giving more stuff.
Sweet potato
Carrot
Broccoli
String beans
Tomato
Steak
Eggs
Peanut butter

following

At this point, they can eat anything but honey. Meats, fish, eggs should be well done.
The best foods to start is avocado, banana, apple cooked or raw, egg yolk. My baby girl is obsessed with mango. She can live on mango 🥭 lol