Our Comprehensive Approach to Introducing Solids to Babies
FAMILY MEALS FROM THE START®
Our unique 6-pillar approach ensures every aspect of starting solids is addressed, setting parents and babies up for success.
STEP ONE
Encourage self-feeding from day one.
We want to foster intuitive eating skills. Whether you start with purees, finger foods, or a combination approach, we encourage you to let your baby self-feed from day one. When your baby feeds herself in a no-pressure environment, they are more likely to establish a healthy relationship with food and become a more adventurous eater.
STEP TWO
Optimize nutrition for proper growth & development.
The first 1,000 days of life (conception to two years old) is a critical period for infants and toddlers as their rapidly developing brains and bodies need to be fueled by proper nutrition. Our simple Balanced Meal for Baby framework takes the guesswork out of what to serve your baby at each meal.
STEP THREE
Embrace diet diversity with 101 foods before one.
Our team of pediatric feeding experts has curated a list of 101 nutritious foods that you can introduce to your baby from 6 to 12 months, ensuring they are exposed to a variety of textures and flavors. This helps shape their preferences before picky eating comes around in toddlerhood.
STEP FOUR
Introduce allergens early and often.
The latest research suggests that the early introduction of foods that are most likely to cause an allergic reaction, such as peanuts, fish, and eggs, might actually be beneficial in preventing food allergies. This evidence also shows that delaying food introductions in at-risk children might contribute to allergies.
STEP FIVE
Share family meals so you can cook one meal and let baby eat right alongside you.
Our signature Family Meals from the Start™ program teaches you how to introduce solids to your baby and feed your family at the same time. We’ve adapted 101+ every day recipes that are simple, delicious, and nutrient-dense. Our meals are super easy, perfect for busy parents.
STEP SIX
Follow responsive feeding to honor hunger & fullness cues.
The most important guideline for mealtime is that there is a sharing of responsibility. Your responsibility as the parent is to decide what, when, and where the meal takes place. Your child’s responsibility is to determine how much or whether or not he or she eats. We need to trust our children to self-regulate.
“101 before one has made meal planning and prep a cake walk even though we have a variety of food restrictions in our home…
101 before one has made it super easy for our family to find recipes or make easy adjustments to fit our dietary needs. Enjoying meals together has been something that I am so proud of.” -Alyssa
What real parents are saying about our program:
Get lifetime access to the information, meal plans, and recipes you need to give your baby a healthy and balanced diet while feeding the whole family.
An evidence-based, baby led weaning program with weekly meal plans and recipes for giving your baby healthy, balanced meals and feeding your family at the same.
Lifetime access. Fun fact: We have hundreds of parents on their second 101 baby!
Over 300 recipes to choose from plus weekly done-for-you meal plans.
Includes recipes that are adaptable to special diets (gluten, egg, dairy, peanut, or soy free), with plant-based and vegan options available!
