Baby 6–8 months — first spoonfuls
Recipes written for this stage and nothing else: no salt, no fish sauce, no sugar, no honey, puréed or sieved smooth. None of them are adult dishes made softer.
Dishes for this stage
Smooth Rice Porridge
Steamed Carrot Purée
Steamed Pumpkin Purée
Steamed Sweet Potato Purée
Rice and Pumpkin Porridge
Rice and Sweet Potato Porridge
Mashed Avocado
Mashed Ripe Banana
Steamed Apple Purée
Steamed Pear Purée
Rice and Pea Porridge
Cauliflower Purée
Rice and Spinach Porridge
Chicken and Carrot Porridge
Beef and Pumpkin Porridge
Salmon and Courgette Porridge
Egg Yolk Porridge
Silken Tofu Porridge
Oat Purée with Milk
Potato and Pea Porridge
These suggestions follow published nutrition guidance from the WHO, the Vietnamese Ministry of Health, the NHS, the FDA/EPA and ACOG. They are not medical advice and do not replace a doctor or a dietitian. With an existing condition, a food allergy or a high-risk pregnancy, ask a doctor before changing how you eat.