7. Baby Food Introduction Chart

When I first made the decision to start making my own baby food, I found very few resources out there on exactly what order to introduce new foods to my infant. Then alas, the greatest one ever (see below). Taken from the book, Mommy Made by Martha and David Kimmel, this list sets up the introduction flow in a manner that presents the high allergen foods last, some even after your child turns one. It is VERY conservative, which I know some of you first-time moms will appreciate, however, you veterans, feel free to speed things up a bit! I sure did with my kiddo number three! Also, for those of you interested, I have this chart in Excel format so if you're interested in keeping up with it by date of introduction and any reactions/notes, etc, just shoot me an email and I'll send you the Excel chart format for your use! Priceless, I'm telling you.

Email me at cutiepatootiefoodie@yahoo.com.


FRUITS


Apples
5 months

Bananas
5 months

Pears
5 months

Prunes
5 months

Blueberries
6 months

Mango
6 months

Peaches
6 months

Plums
7 months

Apricots
8 months

Raspberries
8 months

Blackberries
9 months

Kiwi
9 months

Papayas
9 months

Nectarines
10 months

Oranges
10 months

Grapefruit
10 months

Lemons
10 months

Cantaloupe
12 months

Honeydew
12 months

Watermelon
12 months

Pineapple
12 months

Strawberries
12 months




VEGETABLES


Acorn Squash
5 months

Butternut Squash
5 months

Sweet Potatoes/Yams
5 months

Broccoli
6 months

Carrots
6 months

Peas
6 months

Green Beans
6 months

Zucchini
6 months

Avocados
6 months

Cauliflower
7 months

Potatoes
7 months

Yellow Squash
8 months

Asparagus
9 months

Corn
9 months

Beets
10 months

Spinach
11 months

Artichokes
12 months +

Lima Beans
12 months

Eggplant
12 months

Bell Peppers
12 months

Cucumbers
12 months

Onions
12 months

Tomatoes
12 months




MILK/DAIRY


Yogurt
7 months

Ricotta
9 months

Cottage Cheese
9 months

Cream Cheese
9 months

Mild Cheeses
10-12 months

Sour Cream
12 months

Buttermilk
12 months

Ice Cream
12 months

Whole Milk
12 months




GRAINS AND LEGUMES


Rice (white)
5 months

Oats
5 months

Barley
7 months

Wheat
12 months

Bread
8 months

Brown Rice
9 months

Black beans
9 months

Teething biscuits
9 months

Oat Cereal Circles
9 months

Egg-free pasta
10 months

Lentils
12 months

Chick-Peas
12 months

Peanuts/peanut butter
12 months

Almonds
12 months

Walnuts
12 months

Cashews
12 months





MEATS/PROTEINS


Chicken
8 months

Egg Yolk
8 months

Turkey
8 months

Beef
9 months

Liver
10 months

Lamb
10 months

Veal
11 months

Pork
12 months

Fish
12 months

Tofu
12 months

Egg Whites
12 months