Dr. Chheda – When your baby reaches 6 months old and you’re advancing to solids, they can eat almost everything – with just two important exceptions: No honey No whole milk (though whole milk products like yogurt and cheese are okay) These restrictions apply until they’re a year old. But beyond that, the world of food opens up! Your baby can have: All fruits All vegetables All meats All spices Pizza Pasta Sushi Indian food Chinese food Important preparation notes: Everything must still be mashed up Food should be soft enough to swallow No raw carrots No whole grapes Why introduce diverse foods early? Helps prevent your child from becoming a picky eater later (we don’t want a “mac and cheese kid” at age five) Helps prevent food allergies later in life Introduces varied flavors and textures early Allergy Note: If there is a documented food allergy in the family, please talk to your physician first. But for a normal, developing child with no medical conditions, everything except honey and whole milk is okay at 6 months of age. Transcriptions from AI and may not be 100% accurate . . .