Quick Facts...
During the first year of life, breast milk or an iron-fortified formula provides all the nutrients an infant needs for healthy growth and development.
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends introducing solid foods along with breast milk or formula, preferably at 6 months of age. Single-ingredient foods should be introduced one at a time at weekly intervals.
Ultimately, an infant's developmental readiness should determine when to feed solid foods.
Avoid offering your infant sweetened foods since they can promote tooth decay, excess calories, and weight gain.
Never force-feed bottles or food as this may cause a baby to ignore what his or her body says, which can ultimately lead to poor eating habits later in life.