Introducing Solids Checklist
Starting solids is an exciting new stage, but it can also come with plenty of questions. Having a few practical essentials ready can help you feel more prepared as your baby begins exploring new tastes, textures, and mealtime routines.
This checklist focuses on the simple tools and practical setup that support a calm start to solids, whether you are offering purees, finger foods, or a mix of both. Browse our introducing solids range to find everything you need.
Before You Start
☐ A highchair or supported seat for safe feeding
☐ Bibs ready for messy meals
☐ Soft spoons if using purees or mashed foods
☐ Small bowls or plates
☐ A cup suitable for your baby's stage
☐ Face cloths or wipes nearby
☐ A splash mat or easy-clean floor space
First Foods Setup
☐ A calm time of day for introducing solids
☐ A simple place for your baby to sit upright and supported
☐ One or two foods ready to start with
☐ Easy-to-prepare foods that suit your chosen feeding style
☐ Time to go slowly and let your baby explore
Tools That Help
☐ Soft spoons for early tastes
☐ Baby bowls or suction plates
☐ Silicone bibs or easy-clean bibs
☐ Open cup or straw cup for water with meals if appropriate
☐ Storage containers for leftovers or prepped food
☐ Food-safe freezer trays or small pots if batch preparing
☐ A blender, masher, or steamer if you plan to make purees
Self-Feeding & Exploration
☐ Foods offered in a way your baby can safely hold or try
☐ Extra spoons so your baby can practise holding one
☐ A relaxed mealtime setup that allows for mess
☐ Patience for touching, squishing, dropping, and exploring food
☐ Space for your baby to build confidence over time
Practical Mealtime Support
☐ Easy-clean highchair and tray
☐ Spare bibs and cloths on hand
☐ A simple routine for cleaning up after meals
☐ Enough time to sit with your baby during meals
☐ A feeding setup that works for home and outings
Helpful Reminder
Introducing solids is not about perfect meals or how much your baby eats straight away. It is about learning, practising, and building positive experiences with food over time. Mess, slow starts, and repeated exposure are all part of the process.
