Baby Food Tracker: First Solids Introduction Log
What is the Solid Food Tracker?
Solid Food Tracker helps parents navigate the "Weaning" journey (starting solids at ~6 months). Keeping a log is crucial for identifying food allergies.\n\nThe "3-Day Wait Rule" (waiting days between new foods) is outdated for most, but tracking reactions (rash, vomiting, stool changes) is still best practice.
Who Needs This Tool?
1. Parents of 6-12m olds: Introduction phase.\n2. Allergy Families: Careful monitoring.\n3. Daycares: Communicating what has been tried.
Allergens
Top allergens include: Peanuts, Tree Nuts, Egg, Milk, Wheat, Soy, Fish, Shellfish, Sesame. Modern guidelines say: Introduce early and often to prevent allergies.
The Log
Record: Food Item (e.g., Avocado), Amount, and Reaction. Over time, you build a "Safe List".
Safety
1. Texture: Puree or BLW (Baby Led Weaning) finger size. Avoid choking hazards (whole grapes).\n2. No Honey: Before 1 year (Botulism risk).\n3. No Salt/Sugar: Kidneys can't handle it.
FAQ
Q1: When to start?
When baby can sit up unassisted and lost the tongue-thrust reflex (usually ~6 months).
References & Data Sources
- Starting Solid Foods(American Academy of Pediatrics)