To make beef a baby-friendly food, try cooking some until soft and pureeing with a little water to make it blend smoothly.

That's because the first step is developmental: the tongue thrust reflex babies are born with doesn't begin to disappear until four to six months – allowing them to accept soft food with less ...

What foods should you start with? For many years the rule was always baby cereal. Now, that's changing. Research shows soft fruits or vegetables are fine as first choices. Present just one food at ...