In Episode 16 of Kid’s Corner, Dr. Elizabeth Mumper kicks off a series on feeding your baby by answering one of parents’ most common questions. Learn the key signs to look for that show your baby may be ready for solid foods.

This episode of ‘Kid’s Corner with Dr. Liz’ kicks off a series on feeding your baby. Here, pediatrician and IMA Senior Fellow Dr. Elizabeth Mumper answers a question many parents have questions about: How do you know when your baby is ready for solid foods?

Dr. Mumper shares some important clues:

• Your baby becomes excited when watching you eat, and may try to reach for your food.
• Your baby can sit upright and hold their head steady while in a high chair.
• Your baby can hold objects in their hand and bring them to their mouth independently.
• The tongue-thrust reflex, which pushes food out of the mouth, typically fades around 4 months of age. Before this time, babies often push a spoon out with their tongue. When this reflex stops, babies are usually more ready for solid foods.

Most babies are ready to begin eating solid foods sometime between 4 and 6 months of age.

Stay tuned for more episodes on this important topic!