Is your baby ready for solids?
A calm, 60-second check based on the readiness signs pediatricians actually look for. No sign-up, no judgment, just an honest read on where your baby is.
How old is your baby?
Born early? Use their adjusted age (counted from the due date), not the calendar date.
The five signs, briefly
Age gets you to around 6 months and into the ballpark. These physical signs tell you it is really time. It is the whole picture coming together, not any single one.
- Sits with little or no support, and holds it steadily.
- Steady head and neck control, held up without wobbling.
- Losing the tongue-thrust reflex, so food goes in and stays in instead of getting pushed straight back out.
- Shows interest and reaches for food, watching you eat and leaning in.
- Brings hands and toys to the mouth, the coordination behind self-feeding.
A few things get mistaken for readiness but are not: waking more at night, teething, or a bigger appetite for milk. For the full picture, see signs your baby is ready for solids.
When the signs are there
YummyYucky remembers the whole thing: every first bite, the allergens as you introduce them, and the day-to-day feeds, sleep, and diapers, from newborn to first foods.
Every baby is different, and this is general information, not medical advice. Check with your pediatrician before starting, especially if your baby was born early or there is a family history of food allergies.