Still, it can be tricky to figure out what to serve and when. While prepackaged baby food comes conveniently labeled with the corresponding age and stage, the same can’t be said for the raw ingredients in the produce aisle.
The truth is, there are very few hard-and-fast rules about which foods should be introduced at what ages, and recommendations can vary from pediatrician to pediatrician (and patient to patient). More from CafeMom: 5 Myths About Making Baby Food — Debunked The recipes that follow are generally considered to be appropriate for the ages listed, but it’s always wise to check with the doctor before adding any new foods to a baby’s diet. And the majority of these dishes only require the most basic of cooking skills (just chopping, steaming, and puréeing for the most part) — some even make use of cooked ingredients that might already be on the table!  Feeding babies and toddlers doesn’t have to be stressful or incredibly expensive — it can even be fun! (For real.) lucas.mommy/Instagram More from CafeMom: 15 Genius Baby Food Hacks Every Lazy Mom Should Know More from CafeMom: 50 DIY 3-Ingredient Baby Food Recipes That Are Super-Fast & Nutritious More from CafeMom: How can I make my own baby food? More from CafeMom: Homemade Baby Food Is Healthier Than Store-Bought, Says Science More from CafeMom: 16 Bizarre Facts About Baby Food Through the Years More from CafeMom: 7 Signs Baby Is Ready for Solid Foods More from CafeMom: 16 Baby Food-Making Tools Mom Already Have In Their Kitchens More from CafeMom: 16+ Most Important Foods to Buy Organic for Baby More from CafeMom: 7 Exciting Baby Food Milestones Beyond the First Solids More from CafeMom: 10 Simple, Healthy Finger Foods for Baby

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