Beeffor babies, by age.

6–8 months

Fully cooked, then puréed smooth or finely minced and moistened (mix with a little water, breast milk, or purée). Iron-rich first food.

Texture purée / fine mince

9–11 months

Soft, moist, finely shredded or minced. No tough chunks.

Texture shredded / minced

12 months+

Small soft pieces, well cooked and moist.

Texture small pieces

Sources

Every recommendation shows its source. We cite our sources so you can check them.

• — CDC — When, What, and How to Introduce Solid Foods
• — WHO Guideline for Complementary Feeding of Infants and Young Children (2023)
• — USDA WIC — Reducing the Risk of Choking in Young Children

Keep reading

• — The Starting Solids program (Beta) — the whole first-year arc, one calm step at a time.
• — Iron deficiency in toddlers
• — Baby feeding schedule, 6–12 months