One meal. The whole family eats. Your baby included—from 6 months old.
Confidently feed your baby Family meals from the start®
Created by pediatric doctors and feeding specialists, the 101 before one® Starting Solids Program is the most comprehensive, evidence-based program that shows you how to start baby-led weaning and raise an adventurous eater through family-style meals.
Trusted by 100,000+ families and recommended by feeding experts and pediatricians, our step-by-step program helps you safely introduce real foods and confidently feed your baby from their very first bite all the way through toddlerhood.
Feeling unsure about starting solids?
If you haven’t started solids yet, you might be feeling:
Excited about baby-led weaning, but nervous about choking and potential allergens
Stressed because your pediatrician didn’t offer much guidance beyond handing them pouches and purées
Unsure what foods to start with or how to confidently serve them solids safely
That's exactly why 101 before one® exists — so you never have to piece it together alone.
We’ll show you how to safely introduce real foods, help your baby learn to self-feed, and cook ONE family meal your baby can enjoy from just 6 months old.
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Let’s get started, together!
Download our Free Starting Solids Starter Kit and learn exactly how to prepare for your baby’s first foods. It’s the easiest way to start preparing when your baby is 3-6 months old.
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• The best age for starting solids
• What foods to focus on first
• How to reduce your baby’s risk of developing food allergies
Not sure what to feed your baby?
We have a guide for that.
Everything You Need to Feed Your Baby — Without the Hours of Googling.
Expert-created guides trusted by 100,000+ families. Whether you're just starting solids, stuck on purées, or looking to expand what your baby eats — pick the guide that meets you where you are.
Created by our team of pediatric specialists, including a pediatrician, pediatric allergist, feeding therapist, and registered dietitian.
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In partnership with the American Academy of Pediatrics
Meet the pediatric experts behind 101 before one®
We are the only team of starting solids specialists published by the American Academy of Pediatrics on baby-led feeding, and we’ve helped more than 100,000 parents confidently introduce solids.
Our team brings together 20+ years of pediatric expertise in infant feeding, nutrition, and allergy. And just as importantly, we’re also moms. Between us, we’ve raised 12 children, so we understand how important it is to give your baby the best start with food.
Julie Laux, Founder
Founder & Starting Solids Specialist
Mom of 2 — Introduced 101 foods as a full-time working mom with her first daughter, and as a stay at home mom with her second.
Cinthia Scott, RD, IBCLC
Registered Dietitian & International Board Certified Lactation Consultant
Mom of 3 — Navigated a milk allergy (CMPA) with her second son and still completed 101 before one.
Dr. Krupa Playforth, MD
Board-Certified Pediatrician
Mom of 3 — Had to pivot for each of her kids because they all took to baby-led feeding differently.
Dr. Manisha Relan, MD
Pediatric Allergist & Clinical Immunologist
Mom of 2 — Followed baby-led weaning as a vegan family (twice!)
Catherine Callahan, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC
Pediatric Feeding Therapist and Certified Lactation Consultant
Mom of 3 — Loved teaching all her kids how to self-feed, but also how to communicate at mealtime with signs before they could talk (that’s the SLP in her).
Everything you need in one place — on your kitchen counter, not buried in a browser tab.
Inside our best-selling Book Bundle
The 101 before one® Printed Book Bundle includes everything you need to feed your baby with confidence.
• 250+ page full-color spiral-bound guide with recipes & 101 foods - it’s your ultimate guide to baby led feeding that lives on your kitchen counter
• 101 Foods checklist fridge magnet
• Includes Lifetime access to our App
trusted by 100,000+ families
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400+ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ REVIEWS
From Starting Solids to Toddlerhood
The 101 before one® program is a complete system that guides you step-by-step so you can confidently introduce solid foods and serve real family meals.
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Walk into your baby's first meal knowing exactly what to serve and what to expect.
Our baby-led feeding Masterclass teaches you everything you need to know before starting solids, including what foods to serve, when to serve them, and how to serve them safely. You go into your baby’s first meal feeling knowledgeable about what to serve and what to expect.
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No separate baby meals. No extra cooking. Just one table, one meal, one family.
Flexible, expert advice when you need it. Book hourly support across a range of topics—from planning to problem-solving. This focused consultation will help clarify your goals, map out next steps, and identify opportunities for growth.
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Be prepared (and excited!) to feed your toddler with 101 After One.
Most starting solids programs stop when your baby turns one. Ours continues into right toddlerhood with guidance, recipes, and meal plans so you can make a seamless transition from feeding your baby to feeding your toddler.
Join the journey loved by 100,000+ parents
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"Our baby completed the 101 before one and we’re so proud!!! We can’t wait to start 101 after one in a couple months, and we are using the awesome weekly meal plans in the meantime!"
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"My second little foodie completed 101 before one this week! My daughter completed it in January 2023. I honestly don’t know what I would have done if I hadn’t found your account! We still use tons of recipes and are loving the toddler ones too!"
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"At 9 months Russell completed 101 before One! The book and app made it so easy to introduce all the foods. We loved the family friendly recipes, and how clear the modification directions were for baby!"
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"You took something I was so nervous about (starting solids) and made it something fun."
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"Crosby completed 101 before One! The program helped us plan for recipes he enjoyed and could feed himself. Thank you so much!"
NO TEETH REQUIRED!
Feed your baby like family
When you follow 101 before one, your baby eats what you eat from day one. From Spaghetti & Meatballs to Chicken Curry to Taco night, we’re pushing the boundaries on what you call “baby food”.
The truth is, babies don’t need baby food at all - and let’s be serious, whatever's on your plate is way more exciting to them than a jar from the pantry. We’ll show you how to cook one meal that is safe for your 6 month old to eat (no teeth required!)
SUPPORT WHEREVER YOU START
Find What's Right for Exactly Where You Are
Not everyone is starting from the same place. Here's how we can help — whether you're just getting started, need a specific guide, or want the complete system.
Free Resources
Not ready to commit yet? Start here—it's totally free.
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Learn our 6-step process for introducing solids, get expert tips on allergens and choking, and figure out exactly which foods to serve first. Created by our full pediatric team and downloaded by thousands of families.
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Hear directly from our team of pediatric feeding experts on how to safely get started with baby-led feeding—plus a sneak peek inside the full 101 before one® program.
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There's no single right answer—but there are foods that make excellent starting points, work beautifully as both finger foods and purées, and fit right into your family's regular meals. These are our team's top 12 favorites.
Grab A Guide
Need help with one specific challenge? We have a guide for that.
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Stuck in the purée phase? This step-by-step guide from our pediatric feeding therapist walks your baby from smooth purées to finger foods safely — in just 30 days.
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Starting solids soon and not sure what to serve? Get a complete first month of baby-friendly family meals planned out for you — day by day.
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Stop serving the same five foods on repeat. This guide shows you exactly how to safely introduce 101 foods before your baby's first birthday.
101 before one® Book Bundle
Ready for the complete 101 system? This is where most families start.
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This bundle is the most comprehensive, evidence-based starting solids program available — from your baby's first bite all the way through toddlerhood.
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✔ 250+ page full-color spiral-bound guide with 150+ family recipes
✔ 101 Foods Checklist Fridge Magnet
✔ Lifetime access to the 101 before one® App
✔ Starting Solids Course taught by feeding specialists
✔ Weekly meal plans and shopping lists
✔ 400+ baby-friendly family recipes
✔ 6 months of expert Q&A support
Everything you need. One place. On your kitchen counter.
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Introduce Solids with Family Meals from the Start®
Let us help you safely and confidently introduce solids with baby-led weaning.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Inside our program, you'll find all of this information organized and searchable so you can find what you need right away!
✅ Guided Journey Roadmap from 4 months old to toddlerhood
✅ Starting Solids 101 Course
✅ 90-Minute BLW Masterclass from our Feeding Therapist
✅ First 4-Week Meal Plan (Print out or check off each day)
✅ 400+ Family-style Recipes & Meal Ideas (Search + Sort)
✅ 101 Done-for-you Balanced Meals from our Pediatric Dietitian
✅ Interactive 101 Foods Checklist (Check off as you go)
✅ How to purchase at the store, prep, cook, and serve 101+ different foods to your baby
✅ New Weekly Meal Plan + Shopping List every Week
✅ Weekly Meal Plans for all top allergens (Dairy-free, egg-free, vegan, etc)
✅ Searchable Frequently Asked Questions
✅ Daily schedules & routines from 6 months old to 2 years old with timestamps
✅ 6-months of Q&A Chat Support to get all of your questions answered along the way
✅ Community of over 25,000+ active members weaning right along side you!
✅ Feeding Toddlers 101 Text-based Course
✅ Around the World Checklist with 52 international dishes for your family to try
✅ Toddler T.A.S.T.E.R.S. Program to prevent & reverse picky eating in toddlerhood -
1️⃣ 101 Before One was not created by just one expert in their field, we are a team of pediatric experts across a variety of fields.
This means you have a program made by a pediatric allergist, feeding specialist, registered dietician, feeding therapist, and chef!
So you get the best baby led weaning practices and meals from a well-rounded perspective.
2️⃣ These are not recipes that only your baby can eat.
These are family-style recipes with modifications and serving instructions for feeding your baby what you’re eating.
You are feeding your family and your baby, together. Your baby will eat family meals with you from the start and eat what you do, not the other way around.
3️⃣ You get access to weekly meal plans and shopping lists. Our families love our meal plans so much they continue using them after their children are toddlers and older.
We give you and your baby nutritious meals during their first year and for the rest of your lives. -
We recommend joining this program when your baby is between 4-6 months old.
All research shows that starting solids at around 6 months is best. You’ll learn how to spot the signs that your baby is ready for solids in the program.
With that being said, if your baby is 6 -10 months, you are not too late and we still recommend you join!
You can start baby led weaning with 101 before one even if you’ve already tried introducing solids following another approach.
You’ll get so much out of this program and set yourself up for feeding your toddler with success when you join when your baby is older. Most of our families use the recipes and meal plans they gain in 101 before one into toddlerhood and well beyond! -
Every single meal and recipe has a full-color photo showing you exactly how to serve it to your baby. We know how important visuals are when you're learning to feed your baby safely.
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Yes! All research shows that starting solids at around 6 months is best. You’ll learn how to spot the signs that your baby is ready for solids in the program.
With that being said, if your baby is 6 -10 months, you are not too late and we still recommend you join!
You can start baby led weaning with 101 before one even if you’ve already tried introducing solids following another approach.
You’ll get so much out of this program and set yourself up for feeding your toddler with success when you join when your baby is older. Most of our families use the recipes and meal plans they gain in 101 before one into toddlerhood and well beyond! -
Absolutely. All of our recipes are clearly marked to show if they are gluten free, egg free, soy free, dairy free, peanut free, etc.
We also include substitutes and omissions for dietary needs in our recipes.
Our recipes are searchable. Simply type in what you’re looking for, such as ‘gluten-free dinner recipes’ and you'll have a list of options right away.
We also have a specific collection of vegan and plant-based recipes.
We have families with a wide variety of diets and preferences who have loved 101 before one because this program makes it easy to feed their entire family and stay within their dietary guidelines.