Deciphering your six month old's cues regarding mealtime readiness may have been difficult. But clues to your baby's needs are easier to interpret at one year. If your baby eats a large variety of mashed foods and finger foods, the biggest introductory faze is probably over. You will continue to offer new foods throughout the next few years, but the trial period will be shorter and less frequent. For example, if your baby has eaten soft, cooked foods like beef, carrots, celery, and potatoes - a small bowl of beef stew would be a good first table food.
Teeth are important when introducing table foods.
The more your baby has, the more foods he can handle. In either situation, careful supervision is needed when offering larger, more solid portions of food. And just as you have checked with your pediatrician before making large changes to your child's diet, be sure to talk about which table foods are right for your baby. Baby's have specific dietary needs. One of the most important parts of a toddler's diet is fat.