The Moss & Fawn Forage Feeder can begin helping your little one even before they are ready for solids! You can fill the feeder with frozen breast milk or formula as a great way to naturally soothe teething pain and swelling caused by teething or as a snack option that will be sure to keep your baby entertained. Since breast milk or formula plays a very important role in your baby’s diet for at least the first year, this is a great way to continue giving them nutrients from milk.

Once you decide that your baby is ready to begin supplementing breast milk or formula with solids, you get to try that first bite. The feeder allows your baby to try new flavors without you having to worry about them getting a bite that’s too big for them. Simply fill the nipple with the desired food and snap the feeder closed! Always be sure to supervise your baby to minimize choking risks.

You and only you will know what is best for your baby, this book is simply to share helpful tips and ideas. Many parents have their own ideas on when food should be introduced and when they want to introduce solids. Each parenting style is unique and beautiful! The correct way is always going to be what is best for you and your baby, and only you will know that. Here are a few signs to consider:

• Look out for teeth! Signs such as drooling, pain or swelling in their gums, or fussiness will let you know that your baby is teething, and soon you may see those first teeth coming through.

• Other things to consider when starting solids are your baby’s abilities. You want to make sure they can already sit upright with support, can hold their head steady, and are showing signs of interest in your food. Throughout this book are tips to help you make sure that you and your baby are ready to go into each new step safely.
  

Once you have decided that your baby is ready for solids, be sure to start simple. Begin with a one ingredient food, with no added sugar or salt. Honey is known to cause infant botulism and should never be fed to a baby under 1 year old, even in baked goods.

Introduce just one new food at a time, and be sure to wait three to five days between each new food to see if your baby has any reaction. If you were to combine banana and apricot, for example, and they had a reaction, you would not know whether or not it was the banana or the apricot that caused the reaction.

Reactions to look for:
Diarrhea, rash, hives, difficulty breathing, gassiness, or vomiting.

Other things to consider when starting solids are your baby’s abilities. You want to make sure they can already sit upright with support, can hold their head steady, and are showing signs of interest in your food. Also, know that it is okay for your baby to only eat a few teaspoons a day in the first month of starting solids, in addition to their breastmilk or formula routine. The best time to try solids is when your baby is happy and well rested to get the best indication of how they liked their first bite!