Introducing new foods to your baby can be exciting here are 7 unexpected but safe options to try.

Introducing new foods to your baby can be exciting here are 7 unexpected but safe options to try.

Eggs: Eggs provide essential proteins and healthy fats. You can introduce fully cooked eggs around 6 months. Avoid raw or runny eggs to keep it safe.

Eggs: Eggs provide essential proteins and healthy fats. You can introduce fully cooked eggs around 6 months. Avoid raw or runny eggs to keep it safe.

Peanut Butter: Smooth peanut butter mixed with breast milk or puree is safe and may help reduce allergy risks. Always watch for reactions when introducing nuts.

Peanut Butter: Smooth peanut butter mixed with breast milk or puree is safe and may help reduce allergy risks. Always watch for reactions when introducing nuts.

Fish: Low-mercury fish like salmon and cod are packed with Omega-3s, essential for brain growth. Make sure fish is cooked thoroughly and boneless.

Fish: Low-mercury fish like salmon and cod are packed with Omega-3s, essential for brain growth. Make sure fish is cooked thoroughly and boneless.

Tomatoes: Cooked or steamed tomatoes add antioxidants and vitamin C to your baby’s diet. Introduce slowly, as some babies may develop mild rashes.

Tomatoes: Cooked or steamed tomatoes add antioxidants and vitamin C to your baby’s diet. Introduce slowly, as some babies may develop mild rashes.

Cheese: Mild pasteurized cheeses such as mozzarella or cheddar can be introduced after 6 months. Serve shredded or melted for easy eating.

Cheese: Mild pasteurized cheeses such as mozzarella or cheddar can be introduced after 6 months. Serve shredded or melted for easy eating.

Whole Grain Bread: Soft pieces or lightly toasted whole grain bread provide important fiber. Avoid breads with seeds, nuts, or added honey for safety.

Whole Grain Bread: Soft pieces or lightly toasted whole grain bread provide important fiber. Avoid breads with seeds, nuts, or added honey for safety.

Leafy Greens : Steamed and blended spinach or kale supports healthy iron levels. Make sure to cook well and avoid raw or tough leaves.

Leafy Greens : Steamed and blended spinach or kale supports healthy iron levels. Make sure to cook well and avoid raw or tough leaves.

After 6 months, small sips of water with meals help hydration, but breast milk or formula should remain the main fluid.

After 6 months, small sips of water with meals help hydration, but breast milk or formula should remain the main fluid.

Introduce one food at a time, waiting 3 days before adding another. Watch for allergy symptoms like rash, swelling, or vomiting.

Introduce one food at a time, waiting 3 days before adding another. Watch for allergy symptoms like rash, swelling, or vomiting.

Start solids at about 6 months when your baby can sit with support, has good head control, and shows interest in food.

Start solids at about 6 months when your baby can sit with support, has good head control, and shows interest in food.

Especially if your baby was premature or has a family history of allergies, consult your doctor before introducing new foods.

Especially if your baby was premature or has a family history of allergies, consult your doctor before introducing new foods.

Early exposure to a variety of foods helps your baby develop healthy eating habits for life.

Early exposure to a variety of foods helps your baby develop healthy eating habits for life.

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