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Post Topic: Starting Solids

A baby sits with a pile of salt shakers looking stern.

Nov. 27, 2024

7 minute read

Can Babies Have Salt?

Emily Oster, PhD

A young child seated at a table holds a peanut. He is seated behind a bowl of peanuts.

Sep. 10, 2024

9 minute read

Oral Immunotherapy (OIT) for Allergies

Emily Oster, PhD

Child breastfeeding

Mar. 28, 2024

2 minute read

Will My Baby Self-Wean?

Emily Oster, PhD

A parent feeds baby food to a baby in a high chair.

Mar. 5, 2024

10 minute read

How to Start Solids

Emily Oster, PhD

A toddler smiles while holding a bottle full of milk as their parent looks on.

Feb. 8, 2024

3 minute read

What Should I Do if My Toddler Refuses to Give Up Bottles?

Emily Oster, PhD

Powdered formula in a measuring spoon, next to a baby bottle.

Nov. 7, 2023

2 minute read

Is It Safe to Add Rice Cereal to Baby Formula?

Emily Oster, PhD

A picky-eater child holds up a stem of broccoli and frowns.

Nov. 7, 2023

4 minute read

Will My Picky Eater Become a Picky Adult?

Emily Oster, PhD

An infant licks a piece of avocado and smiles.

Sep. 6, 2023

3 minute read

Can My Baby Wean Before One Year?

Emily Oster, PhD

An above view of a toddler plate shaped like a crab and filled with broccoli, chicken, and strawberries.

Feb. 3, 2023

3 minute read

How Do I Prevent My Baby from Choking?

Emily Oster, PhD

Sliced bananas are arranged in a pile.

Nov. 18, 2022

1 minute read

Fun Foods to Try for Baby’s First Solids

Emily Oster, PhD

Variously sized and shaped chunks of Himalayan pink salt on a light pink background.

Nov. 11, 2022

2 minute read

Is Salt-Brined Food Dangerous for Babies?

Emily Oster, PhD

Two kids bite orange slices to cover their smiles with the peel.

Oct. 1, 2021

3 minute read

Roundup: Kids and Food

Emily Oster, PhD

Small child sits in a highchair, sleeping. The child's head is resting on the highchair tray.

May. 3, 2021

8 minute read

Baby Led Weaning, Choking, and High Chairs

Emily Oster, PhD

Sliced red apples arranged in stripes on a pink background.

Mar. 4, 2021

3 minute read

When Should I Start My Baby on Solids?

Emily Oster, PhD

A close-up of pureed baby food in jars.

Feb. 7, 2021

9 minute read

Toxic Baby Metals

Emily Oster, PhD