Feed the baby the same cereal for one week before changing to another flavor. After your baby is used to cereal, you can begin adding vegetables, fruits, meat, and bread. Try one new food at a time, for several days, to make sure the baby is not allergic to any foods. Stick to single foods first, then try mixed foods and dinners. When the baby starts getting teeth, add finely chopped or mashed foods.
Texture helps sore gums.
At 6 months, start offering juice in a cup only. An infant, put to bed or naps with a bottle containing juice, is at risk for developing baby bottle tooth decay. If your baby will not eat a particular food, try it again later. Babies do not need sugar or salt added to their food. Do not limit the amount of fat in a baby's diet.