Introducing solid foods is a major milestone in your baby’s first year, bringing excitement, curiosity, and a few questions. Most babies are ready around six months, but readiness depends on developmental signs like good head control, sitting with support, and showing interest in food. Solid foods complement breast milk or formula, which remain the main source of nutrition during the first year. Start with soft, single-ingredient foods such as mashed banana, pureed carrot, pumpkin, sweet potato, or iron-fortified rice cereal, introducing one food at a time to monitor for allergies. Gradually increase textures as your baby learns to chew and self-feed. Both spoon-feeding and baby-led weaning are safe approaches, and many families combine the two. Avoid honey, cow’s milk as a main drink, added sugar or salt, and hard or processed foods. With patience, observation, and positive mealtime routines, introducing solids becomes an enjoyable journey of exploration and growth for your baby.