The introduction of certain foods at certain times is relative to the maturity of the digestive system. Children less than six months need only breast milk, not solids, as the infant s digestive system is not developed to maturation. If you start sooner, you may cause your child future food allergies. Since your child's taste buds will not develop until the eighth month, the feeding of your baby should be guided for nutritional purposes, not taste. At six months of age fruits and vegetables are the best to start with.
Fruits are a cleansing food, vegetables a body builder.
Each should be introduced slowly, one at a time and for several days to see how the baby responds to each new food and to allow the baby s digestive system to adapt. Avoid berries as they may create an allergic response in some infants. Peaches, apples, pears cooked and mashed into sauces are great. Citrus fruits can be introduced at a later time. Melons are a great raw fruit because they are watery and easy to mush in the mouth.