I always started with avocado, green peas, and sweet potatoes as first foods then branched out to bananas, green beans, and peaches. I reserved some of the naturally sweeter foods until my child had enjoyed quite a few other flavors first. u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003e-Baby Cerealu003cbr/u003e-Avocadou003cbr/u003e-Sweet potatou003cbr/u003e-Bananau003cbr/u003e-Applesu003cbr/u003e-Peachesu003cbr/u003e-Pearsu003cbr/u003e-Green beansu003cbr/u003e-Butternut squashu003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eYou want to balance the sweet and savory flavors typically alternating them so your child can experience both flavor profiles. Always stay with the same food for 3-5 days even if they don't seem to like it. Remember, food before one is just for fun! It's all about introducing the baby to new flavors and textures.