Foods at 6 months
Everything in our library your baby can eat from 6 months — 316 foods become suitable around this age, 318 in total. Tap any food for how to serve it safely.
New around 6 months
Acai Berry
6 mths+
Acorn Squash
6 mths+
Almond
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen
Almond Butter
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen
Amaranth
6 mths+
Apple
6 mths+Choking risk
Applesauce
6 mths+
Apricot
6 mths+Choking risk
Arrowroot
6 mths+
Arugula
6 mths+Choking risk
Asian Pear
6 mths+Choking risk
Asian Sea Bass
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen
Asparagus
6 mths+Choking risk
Avocado
6 mths+
avocado_oil
6 mths+
Baby Chinese Cabbage
6 mths+
Bamboo Shoot
6 mths+Choking risk
Banana
6 mths+
Barley
6 mths+Common allergen
Basil
6 mths+
Beef
6 mths+Choking risk
Beef Broth
6 mths+
Beef Liver
6 mths+Choking risk
Beet (Beetroot)
6 mths+Choking risk
Bell Pepper
6 mths+Choking risk
Bison
6 mths+Choking risk
Black Beans
6 mths+
black_pepper
6 mths+
Blackberry
6 mths+Choking risk
Blackcurrant
6 mths+Choking risk
Blueberries
6 mths+Choking risk
Bok Choy
6 mths+
Bone Marrow
6 mths+
Boysenberry
6 mths+
Brazil Nut
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen
Bread
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen
Broccoli
6 mths+Choking risk
Brown Rice
6 mths+
Brussels Sprouts
6 mths+Choking risk
Buckwheat
6 mths+
Bulgur
6 mths+Common allergen
Butter
6 mths+Common allergen
Butternut Squash
6 mths+
Cabbage
6 mths+Choking risk
Cannellini Beans
6 mths+
Cantaloupe
6 mths+Choking risk
Cardamom
6 mths+
Carrot
6 mths+Choking risk
Cashew
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen
Cassava
6 mths+Choking risk
Cauliflower
6 mths+Choking risk
Celery
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen
Chard
6 mths+Choking risk
Chayote
6 mths+
Cherry
6 mths+Choking risk
Chestnut
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen
Chia Seeds
6 mths+
Chicken
6 mths+Choking risk
Chicken Broth
6 mths+
Chicken Liver
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen
Chickpeas
6 mths+Choking risk
Chinese Spinach
6 mths+Choking risk
Chinese Yam
6 mths+
Chives
6 mths+Choking risk
Cilantro
6 mths+
Cinnamon
6 mths+
Clams
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen
Coconut
6 mths+Choking risk
Coconut Milk
6 mths+
Coconut Oil
6 mths+
Cod
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen
Collard Greens
6 mths+
coriander_seed
6 mths+
Corn
6 mths+Choking risk
Cornmeal
6 mths+
Cottage Cheese
6 mths+Common allergen
Couscous
6 mths+Common allergen
Cow Milk
6 mths+Common allergen
Crab
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen
Cranberry
6 mths+Choking risk
Cucumber
6 mths+Choking risk
Cumin
6 mths+
curry_powder
6 mths+
Daikon
6 mths+
Dill
6 mths+
Dragon Fruit
6 mths+
Duck
6 mths+Choking risk
Duck Egg
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen
Durian
6 mths+
Edamame
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen
Egg
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen
Egg White
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen
Egg Yolk
6 mths+Common allergen
Eggplant
6 mths+
Endive
6 mths+
Enoki Mushroom
6 mths+Choking risk
Farro
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen
Fennel
6 mths+
Fig
6 mths+Choking risk
Fish
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen
Flax Seeds
6 mths+Choking risk
Flaxseed
6 mths+Choking risk
flaxseed_oil
6 mths+
Flounder
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen
Freekeh
6 mths+Common allergen
Garlic
6 mths+
Gem Squash
6 mths+
Ghee
6 mths+Common allergen
Ginger
6 mths+
Gooseberry
6 mths+Choking risk
Gouda
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen
Grapefruit
6 mths+Choking risk
Grass Carp
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen
Greek Yogurt
6 mths+Common allergen
Green Beans
6 mths+Choking risk
Green Papaya
6 mths+
Grikiai
6 mths+
Grits
6 mths+
Ground Beef
6 mths+Choking risk
Guava
6 mths+Choking risk
Haddock
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen
Hake
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen
Halibut
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen
Hazelnut
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen
Hemp Hearts
6 mths+
Hemp Seeds
6 mths+
Herring
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen
Honeydew Melon
6 mths+Choking risk
Huckleberry
6 mths+
Hummus
6 mths+Common allergen
Jackfruit
6 mths+Choking risk
Jicama
6 mths+Choking risk
Kabocha Squash
6 mths+
Kale
6 mths+Choking risk
Kefir
6 mths+Common allergen
Khichdi
6 mths+
Kidney Beans
6 mths+Choking risk
Kiwi
6 mths+Choking risk
Kohlrabi
6 mths+Choking risk
Kumquat
6 mths+Choking risk
Labneh
6 mths+Common allergen
Lamb
6 mths+Choking risk
Lamb Broth
6 mths+
Leek
6 mths+Choking risk
Lemon
6 mths+
Lentil
6 mths+
Lima Beans
6 mths+Choking risk
Lime
6 mths+
Lotus Root
6 mths+Choking risk
Lychee
6 mths+Choking risk
Macadamia
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen
Macaroni
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen
Mackerel
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen
Mahi Mahi
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen
Mandarin
6 mths+Choking risk
Mango
6 mths+Choking risk
marjoram
6 mths+
Mascarpone
6 mths+Common allergen
Millet
6 mths+
Minced Lamb
6 mths+Choking risk
Mint
6 mths+
Mint
6 mths+
Miso
6 mths+Common allergen
Mozzarella
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen
Mulberry
6 mths+
Mung Beans
6 mths+Choking risk
Mushroom (White Button)
6 mths+Choking risk
Mussels
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen
Mustard Greens
6 mths+Common allergen
Napa Cabbage
6 mths+
Navy Beans
6 mths+Choking risk
Nectarine
6 mths+Choking risk
noodles
6 mths+Common allergen
Nutmeg
6 mths+
Oatmeal
6 mths+
Oats
6 mths+
Okra
6 mths+
Olive Oil
6 mths+
Olives
6 mths+Choking risk
Onion
6 mths+Choking risk
Orange
6 mths+Choking risk
Oregano
6 mths+
Oyster Mushroom
6 mths+Choking risk
Paneer
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen
Papaya
6 mths+
Paprika
6 mths+
Parsley
6 mths+
Parsnip
6 mths+Choking risk
Passionfruit
6 mths+Choking risk
Pasta
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen
Pattypan Squash
6 mths+
Peach
6 mths+Choking risk
Peanut
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen
Peanut Butter
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen
Pear
6 mths+Choking risk
Pear
6 mths+Choking risk
Peas
6 mths+Choking risk
Pecan
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen
Pecorino
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen
Persimmon
6 mths+Choking risk
Pine Nut
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen
Pineapple
6 mths+Choking risk
Pinto Beans
6 mths+
Pistachio
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen
pita_bread
6 mths+Common allergen
Plantain
6 mths+Choking risk
Plum
6 mths+Choking risk
Poi
6 mths+
Polenta
6 mths+
Pollock
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen
Pork
6 mths+Choking risk
Pork Broth
6 mths+
Porridge
6 mths+
Portobello Mushroom
6 mths+Choking risk
Potato
6 mths+
Prune
6 mths+Choking risk
Pumpkin
6 mths+
Pumpkin Seeds
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen
Quail
6 mths+Choking risk
Quail Egg
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen
Quince
6 mths+Choking risk
Quinoa
6 mths+
Rabbit
6 mths+Choking risk
Radish
6 mths+Choking risk
Ragi
6 mths+
rapeseed_oil
6 mths+
Raspberry
6 mths+
Red Rice
6 mths+
red_lentil
6 mths+
Redcurrant
6 mths+Choking risk
Rice
6 mths+
Rice Cereal
6 mths+
Rice Flour
6 mths+
Ricotta Cheese
6 mths+Common allergen
Romaine Lettuce
6 mths+Choking risk
Rosemary
6 mths+Choking risk
rusk
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen
Rutabaga
6 mths+Choking risk
Rye
6 mths+Common allergen
Sage
6 mths+
Sago
6 mths+
Salmon
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen
Sardines
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen
Scallion
6 mths+Choking risk
Scallops
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen
Seitan
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen
Semolina
6 mths+Common allergen
Sesame
6 mths+Common allergen
sesame_oil
6 mths+Common allergen
Shallot
6 mths+Choking risk
Shiitake Mushrooms
6 mths+Choking risk
Shrimp
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen
Snap Pea
6 mths+Choking risk
Snow Pea
6 mths+Choking risk
Sole
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen
Sorghum
6 mths+
Sour Cream
6 mths+Common allergen
Soybeans
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen
Spaghetti
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen
Spaghetti Squash
6 mths+
Spare Ribs
6 mths+Choking risk
Spelt
6 mths+Common allergen
Spinach
6 mths+Choking risk
Split Peas
6 mths+
Squash
6 mths+
Squid
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen
Starfruit
6 mths+Choking risk
Steak
6 mths+Choking risk
Strawberry
6 mths+Choking risk
Sun-dried Apricot
6 mths+Choking risk
Sunflower Seeds
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen
sunflower_oil
6 mths+
Swede
6 mths+Choking risk
Sweet Potato
6 mths+
Sweet Potato Leaves
6 mths+Choking risk
Swiss Chard
6 mths+
Swiss Cheese
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen
Tahini
6 mths+Common allergen
Tangerine
6 mths+Choking risk
Tapioca
6 mths+
Taro
6 mths+Choking risk
Teff
6 mths+
Tempeh
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen
Thyme
6 mths+Choking risk
Tilapia
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen
Tofu
6 mths+Common allergen
Tomato
6 mths+Choking risk
tortilla
6 mths+Common allergen
Trout
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen
Truffle
6 mths+
Tuna
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen
Turkey
6 mths+Choking risk
Turkey Broth
6 mths+
Turkey Liver
6 mths+
Turmeric
6 mths+
Turnip
6 mths+Choking risk
Vanilla
6 mths+
Veal
6 mths+Choking risk
Venison
6 mths+Choking risk
Walnut
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen
Water
6 mths+
Water Chestnut
6 mths+Choking risk
Watercress
6 mths+
Watermelon
6 mths+Choking risk
Weetabix
6 mths+Common allergen
Wheat
6 mths+Common allergen
wheat_flour
6 mths+Common allergen
White Fish
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen
White Sweet Potato
6 mths+
Whitebait
6 mths+Common allergen
Wild Rice
6 mths+
Yam
6 mths+
Yellow Squash
6 mths+
Yogurt
6 mths+Common allergen
zaatar
6 mths+Common allergen
Zucchini
6 mths+
Everything they can eat now
Vegetables
Acorn Squash
6 mths+
Arugula
6 mths+Choking risk
Asparagus
6 mths+Choking risk
Baby Chinese Cabbage
6 mths+
Bamboo Shoot
6 mths+Choking risk
Beet (Beetroot)
6 mths+Choking risk
Bell Pepper
6 mths+Choking risk
Bok Choy
6 mths+
Broccoli
6 mths+Choking risk
Brussels Sprouts
6 mths+Choking risk
Butternut Squash
6 mths+
Cabbage
6 mths+Choking risk
Carrot
6 mths+Choking risk
Cassava
6 mths+Choking risk
Cauliflower
6 mths+Choking risk
Celery
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen
Chard
6 mths+Choking risk
Chayote
6 mths+
Chinese Spinach
6 mths+Choking risk
Chinese Yam
6 mths+
Collard Greens
6 mths+
Corn
6 mths+Choking risk
Cucumber
6 mths+Choking risk
Daikon
6 mths+
Eggplant
6 mths+
Endive
6 mths+
Fennel
6 mths+
Garlic
6 mths+
Gem Squash
6 mths+
Green Beans
6 mths+Choking risk
Jicama
6 mths+Choking risk
Kabocha Squash
6 mths+
Kale
6 mths+Choking risk
Kohlrabi
6 mths+Choking risk
Leek
6 mths+Choking risk
Lotus Root
6 mths+Choking risk
Mustard Greens
6 mths+Common allergen
Napa Cabbage
6 mths+
Okra
6 mths+
Onion
6 mths+Choking risk
Parsnip
6 mths+Choking risk
Pattypan Squash
6 mths+
Poi
6 mths+
Potato
6 mths+
Pumpkin
6 mths+
Radish
6 mths+Choking risk
Romaine Lettuce
6 mths+Choking risk
Rutabaga
6 mths+Choking risk
Scallion
6 mths+Choking risk
Shallot
6 mths+Choking risk
Snow Pea
6 mths+Choking risk
Spaghetti Squash
6 mths+
Spinach
6 mths+Choking risk
Squash
6 mths+
Swede
6 mths+Choking risk
Sweet Potato
6 mths+
Sweet Potato Leaves
6 mths+Choking risk
Swiss Chard
6 mths+
Taro
6 mths+Choking risk
Tomato
6 mths+Choking risk
Turnip
6 mths+Choking risk
Water Chestnut
6 mths+Choking risk
Watercress
6 mths+
White Sweet Potato
6 mths+
Yam
6 mths+
Yellow Squash
6 mths+
Zucchini
6 mths+
Fruits
Acai Berry
6 mths+
Apple
6 mths+Choking risk
Applesauce
6 mths+
Apricot
6 mths+Choking risk
Asian Pear
6 mths+Choking risk
Avocado
6 mths+
Banana
6 mths+
Blackberry
6 mths+Choking risk
Blackcurrant
6 mths+Choking risk
Blueberries
6 mths+Choking risk
Boysenberry
6 mths+
Cantaloupe
6 mths+Choking risk
Cherry
6 mths+Choking risk
Coconut
6 mths+Choking risk
Coconut Milk
6 mths+
Cranberry
6 mths+Choking risk
Dragon Fruit
6 mths+
Durian
6 mths+
Fig
6 mths+Choking risk
Gooseberry
6 mths+Choking risk
Grapefruit
6 mths+Choking risk
Green Papaya
6 mths+
Guava
6 mths+Choking risk
Honeydew Melon
6 mths+Choking risk
Huckleberry
6 mths+
Jackfruit
6 mths+Choking risk
Kiwi
6 mths+Choking risk
Kumquat
6 mths+Choking risk
Lemon
6 mths+
Lime
6 mths+
Lychee
6 mths+Choking risk
Mandarin
6 mths+Choking risk
Mango
6 mths+Choking risk
Mulberry
6 mths+
Nectarine
6 mths+Choking risk
Olives
6 mths+Choking risk
Orange
6 mths+Choking risk
Papaya
6 mths+
Passionfruit
6 mths+Choking risk
Peach
6 mths+Choking risk
Pear
6 mths+Choking risk
Pear
6 mths+Choking risk
Persimmon
6 mths+Choking risk
Pineapple
6 mths+Choking risk
Plantain
6 mths+Choking risk
Plum
6 mths+Choking risk
Prune
6 mths+Choking risk
Quince
6 mths+Choking risk
Raspberry
6 mths+
Redcurrant
6 mths+Choking risk
Starfruit
6 mths+Choking risk
Strawberry
6 mths+Choking risk
Sun-dried Apricot
6 mths+Choking risk
Tangerine
6 mths+Choking risk
Watermelon
6 mths+Choking risk
Grains
Amaranth
6 mths+
Arrowroot
6 mths+
Barley
6 mths+Common allergen
Bread
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen
Brown Rice
6 mths+
Buckwheat
6 mths+
Bulgur
6 mths+Common allergen
Cornmeal
6 mths+
Couscous
6 mths+Common allergen
Farro
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen
Freekeh
6 mths+Common allergen
Grikiai
6 mths+
Grits
6 mths+
Khichdi
6 mths+
Macaroni
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen
Millet
6 mths+
noodles
6 mths+Common allergen
Oatmeal
6 mths+
Oats
6 mths+
Pasta
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen
pita_bread
6 mths+Common allergen
Polenta
6 mths+
Porridge
6 mths+
Quinoa
6 mths+
Ragi
6 mths+
Red Rice
6 mths+
Rice
6 mths+
Rice Cereal
6 mths+
Rice Flour
6 mths+
Rye
6 mths+Common allergen
Sago
6 mths+
Semolina
6 mths+Common allergen
Sorghum
6 mths+
Spaghetti
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen
Spelt
6 mths+Common allergen
Tapioca
6 mths+
Teff
6 mths+
tortilla
6 mths+Common allergen
Weetabix
6 mths+Common allergen
Wheat
6 mths+Common allergen
wheat_flour
6 mths+Common allergen
Wild Rice
6 mths+
Fish & Seafood
Asian Sea Bass
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen
Clams
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen
Cod
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen
Crab
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen
Fish
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen
Flounder
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen
Grass Carp
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen
Haddock
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen
Hake
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen
Halibut
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen
Herring
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen
Mackerel
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen
Mahi Mahi
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen
Mussels
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen
Pollock
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen
Salmon
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen
Sardines
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen
Scallops
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen
Shrimp
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen
Sole
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen
Squid
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen
Tilapia
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen
Trout
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen
Tuna
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen
White Fish
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen
Whitebait
6 mths+Common allergen
Dairy
breast_milk
0 mths+
Butter
6 mths+Common allergen
Cottage Cheese
6 mths+Common allergen
Cow Milk
6 mths+Common allergen
formula
0 mths+Common allergen
Ghee
6 mths+Common allergen
Gouda
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen
Greek Yogurt
6 mths+Common allergen
Kefir
6 mths+Common allergen
Labneh
6 mths+Common allergen
Mascarpone
6 mths+Common allergen
Mozzarella
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen
Paneer
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen
Pecorino
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen
Ricotta Cheese
6 mths+Common allergen
Sour Cream
6 mths+Common allergen
Swiss Cheese
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen
Yogurt
6 mths+Common allergen
Meat
Beef
6 mths+Choking risk
Beef Liver
6 mths+Choking risk
Bison
6 mths+Choking risk
Bone Marrow
6 mths+
Chicken
6 mths+Choking risk
Chicken Liver
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen
Duck
6 mths+Choking risk
Ground Beef
6 mths+Choking risk
Lamb
6 mths+Choking risk
Minced Lamb
6 mths+Choking risk
Pork
6 mths+Choking risk
Quail
6 mths+Choking risk
Rabbit
6 mths+Choking risk
Spare Ribs
6 mths+Choking risk
Steak
6 mths+Choking risk
Turkey
6 mths+Choking risk
Turkey Liver
6 mths+
Veal
6 mths+Choking risk
Venison
6 mths+Choking risk
Processed
avocado_oil
6 mths+
Beef Broth
6 mths+
Chicken Broth
6 mths+
Coconut Oil
6 mths+
flaxseed_oil
6 mths+
Lamb Broth
6 mths+
Olive Oil
6 mths+
Pork Broth
6 mths+
rapeseed_oil
6 mths+
rusk
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen
Seitan
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen
sesame_oil
6 mths+Common allergen
sunflower_oil
6 mths+
Turkey Broth
6 mths+
Water
6 mths+
Legumes
Black Beans
6 mths+
Cannellini Beans
6 mths+
Chickpeas
6 mths+Choking risk
Edamame
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen
Hummus
6 mths+Common allergen
Kidney Beans
6 mths+Choking risk
Lentil
6 mths+
Lima Beans
6 mths+Choking risk
Miso
6 mths+Common allergen
Mung Beans
6 mths+Choking risk
Navy Beans
6 mths+Choking risk
Peanut
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen
Peanut Butter
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen
Peas
6 mths+Choking risk
Pinto Beans
6 mths+
red_lentil
6 mths+
Snap Pea
6 mths+Choking risk
Soybeans
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen
Split Peas
6 mths+
Tempeh
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen
Tofu
6 mths+Common allergen
Herbs & Spices
Basil
6 mths+
black_pepper
6 mths+
Cardamom
6 mths+
Chives
6 mths+Choking risk
Cilantro
6 mths+
Cinnamon
6 mths+
coriander_seed
6 mths+
Cumin
6 mths+
curry_powder
6 mths+
Dill
6 mths+
Ginger
6 mths+
marjoram
6 mths+
Mint
6 mths+
Mint
6 mths+
Nutmeg
6 mths+
Oregano
6 mths+
Paprika
6 mths+
Parsley
6 mths+
Rosemary
6 mths+Choking risk
Sage
6 mths+
Thyme
6 mths+Choking risk
Turmeric
6 mths+
Vanilla
6 mths+
zaatar
6 mths+Common allergen
Tree Nuts
Almond
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen
Almond Butter
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen
Brazil Nut
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen
Cashew
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen
Chestnut
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen
Hazelnut
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen
Macadamia
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen
Pecan
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen
Pine Nut
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen
Pistachio
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen
Walnut
6 mths+Choking riskCommon allergen
Seeds
Mushrooms & Fungi
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