The Yummy Starts blog

Notes from the high chair

Evidence-based, parent-tested articles on starting solids — written with the feeding therapists, dietitian and doctors behind the app.

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Is your baby ready for solids? The 5 cues that actually matter

Age is a guideline — readiness is a skill set. Here's exactly what to look for before the first bite, and the popular "signs" you can safely ignore.

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Gagging vs. choking: the difference every parent should know

One is loud, red and completely normal. The other is silent and needs action. Learning to tell them apart changes mealtimes.

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Purées, baby-led weaning — or both? An honest guide

You don't have to pick a team. What the research actually says about spoon-feeding, self-feeding and the combined approach most families end up using.

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How to introduce peanut without the panic

Early introduction can cut peanut-allergy risk dramatically. A pediatric allergist's step-by-step plan for the first taste — and every one after it.

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10 iron-rich first foods your baby actually needs

Around 6 months, your baby's iron stores start running low — right when solids begin. These foods do the heavy lifting.

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Batch-cook Sunday: a week of baby meals in 90 minutes

A realistic batch-cooking routine — what to make, how to freeze it safely, and how to turn it into seven days of meals without thinking.

Safe Food Introduction Explained for New Parents

Safe Food Introduction Explained for New Parents

Discover safe food introduction explained for new parents. Learn how to gradually introduce solids to your baby, ensuring safe nutrition.

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All of this, built into the app

Readiness checklists, allergen schedules, iron-rich recipes and meal planning — personalised to your baby's age.