Only 1 or 2 spoonfuls of food are needed in the beginning. Introduce one new food at a time. Add another new food after 4 or 5 days. Waiting allows the baby to get used to new flavors and allows you to identify problem foods easily if allergic reactions occur. Start with rice cereals.
Rice is less likely than other grains to cause an allergic reaction .
Mix it with breast milk or infant formula to provide a good balance of protein, carbohydrate, and fat and to serve as a good source of iron. Hold the baby during feeding. Babies need to be reassured that this new experience is safe. Vegetables may be introduced after cereals, at about 7 months. The baby may begin to make chewing motions at this time.