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Evidence-informed complementary feeding

Smart complementary food for babies & picky eaters.

Simple, realistic nutrition guides to help you start solids from 6–12 months, transition to family foods at 12–24 months, and support picky eaters from 2–8 years.

Age-specific feeding plans Recipes & snack ideas Amazon-friendly product picks

Start with the age that matches your child, then save the others for later stages.

Parent feeding a baby complementary food at the table
Real-life complementary feeding: soft textures, color, and balance for babies and toddlers.
How it works

A simple 3-step path for everyday family meals

We keep complementary feeding and picky eating support practical and clear, so you can stop scrolling and start feeding with confidence.

1

Choose your age-based guide

Start with 6–12, 12–24 months or picky eaters (2–8). Each guide explains what to focus on, which foods to offer, and how often.

2

Apply simple tips & sample menus

Use our sample plates, snack ideas and feeding scripts to make mealtimes smoother, without cooking separate meals for everyone.

3

Explore curated product links

When helpful, we link to baby foods, snacks and child-friendly supplements (e.g. Amazon) so you can save time and compare options.

Age-based guides

Complementary food from 6 months to 8 years

Complementary food 6–12 months

Complementary food 6–12 months

Learn how to safely introduce solids alongside breastmilk or formula, with iron-rich foods, textures and progression at your child’s pace.

First solids Iron & protein Textures
Open the 6–12 months guide →
Complementary food 12–24 months

Complementary food 12–24 months

Move from baby foods to family-style meals with simple plates, portions and snack ideas that keep nutrition and appetite in balance.

Family meals Finger foods Toddler snacks
Open the 12–24 months guide →
Picky eater nutrition 2–8 years

Picky eater nutrition (2–8 years)

Gentle strategies to support selective eaters, reduce mealtime battles, and cover key nutrients with regular foods and, when needed, supplements.

Picky eaters Meals & snacks Kids vitamins
Open the picky eater guide →
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Practical, evidence-informed tips to make feeding easier.

Ready to make complementary feeding feel lighter?

Start with the guide that matches your child’s age, then keep the blog close for everyday inspiration, snack ideas and time-saving product links.