what age should your baby be to start eating stage 2 baby food?

Answer 1

Some you can give around 4 to 6 months. Stage 2 is the EXACT same thing as stage 1 when they are plain fruits and veggies (if you do not believe me, check the ingredients). They are just in larger jars. That is what I started my baby on at 4 months (per her doc's instruction)

Some of the other, more "advanced" stage 2 are blends of different things, but they are all completely pureed to a smooth texture. And if it is a blend of different things, then be sure they have had each ingredient prior, so you know they are not allergic. You should continue to introduce new ingredients one at a time at this stage. I gave my daughter the dinners and more heavy stage 2's around 6 months.

Answer 2

You'll find quite an array of baby foods on the supermarket shelf — from simple veggies and fruits to fancy mixed dinners — so it's no surprise if you're wondering which to choose.

Many baby food jars are labeled according to stages, with stage 1 versions for babies who are just starting solids and stages 2 and 3 for babies and toddlers with more experience (and solids!) under their belts. If your baby's a beginner, stick with stage 1, which is pureed, finely textured food. (Stage 2 has a thicker consistency, and stage 3 has chunks in it.) Be sure to check the expiration date on the jar label and that the vacuum seal is intact: The center of the lid should be slightly indented. And when you open the jar at mealtime, listen for the whooshing sound and watch the center of the lid pop up.

When it comes to ingredients, you don't have to worry much about salt because it's no longer added to most commercial baby foods. But do avoid foods with added sugar and modified food starch, which contains empty calories. Buy simple, one-ingredient baby foods — rather than combinations — until you know your baby tolerates each of the foods. Introduce peas before peas and potatoes, for example.

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Answer 3

well my baby started stage 2 foods when he was 7 months, and hes still eating stage 2 and hes already 10 months. so there isnt really a certain age on when they start. just look for signs....does your baby still act hungry when he eats all of his stage 1 foods? is your baby growing some teeth? you can try some stage 2 foods and see how much of it that he eats.

Answer 4

Well...if you are talking the stuff in jars...it is the exact same consistency as # 1's just more in the jar...so I always bought #2's right from the get go...more 4 your money and all. Just spoon some into a bowl and store the rest in the fridge. Also it would depend on your baby. My first son could eat a whole # 2 jar at 5 months, but my second son couldn't until just last month (8 months old)!

Answer 5

my pediatrician told me to skip stage 1 and go directly to stage 2 baby foods because stage one was a waste of money. they both are the same consistancy and stage 2 is cheaper so i say start right away on stage 2 foods! Good Luck!

Answer 6

My son started eating at 6 months and his pediatricion recomended starting on stage 2... he says there is no difference in consistency and that you are just wasting you rmoney to buy such a small jar of food... But not feed them the meets, desserts ( hawaiin delight)... stick with the banannas, apple sauce, sweet potatoes, squash, pears, green beans, and peas. And something I learned, dont waste your money on babyfood apple sauce, its cheaper, and the same thing to buy a big jar. Same thing with juice, baby juice is not different than 100% juice with NO ADDED SUGAR!

Answer 7

I would just start giving your baby the same foods you are eating except cooked a bit longer so it's softer and cut into smaller pieces. You'll save a LOT of money doing it that way.

Answer 8

Babies are NOT designed to be spoonfed purred goo. Babies who cannot self feed soft chunks are simply NOT ready for solids.
Some readiness indicators:
Sitting without support.
Non tongue thrust.
Grabs food.
Usually 6 months but some babes start sooner.

Good luck!

Answer 9

6 months

Answer 10

I am a nutritionist

stage one is 6-9 months
stage 2 is 9-12 months

Stage 1 (6-9 months)

At 6 months solid foods can be introduced but the weaning process should not be hurried if baby is content with breast milk alone. Pay attention to the signals baby gives out e.g. baby will probably be ready for solid food if they cry after breast-feedings or chew on the nipple. Even then, breastfeeding should be continued (alongside the introduction of solids) for as long as is comfortable for mother and baby.

The best time to introduce solid foods to baby is just before breast or bottle-feeding. Starting solids is a very gradual process so be patient and go slowly. The classic 'first food' is mashed banana, which is very digestible, sweet and a good introduction to foods. Suitable first foods are baby rice or pureed vegetables. Fruits are usually introduced after vegetables in order to allow acceptance of vegetables before the sweet tastes of fruits is experienced. Other popular first foods are carrot, sweet potatoes, parsnip, apples, bananas and pears. When they have had enough babies will turn away their head, clamp their mouth shut or spit the food out! These are signs that they have had enough.

When introducing solids to baby offer one type of food only and then observe how well it is tolerated. Start with around 1-2 tsp of food and gradually increase up to 6 tsp. How is fed to baby depends entirely on how much they will eat. A rough guide might be a quarter of a very ripe mushy banana for a few days (or for a week) and the following week another soft fruit such as apple sauce. This gives the baby's digestive system time to get used to each new food before the introduction of additional ones. If two or more foods are introduced at the same time and baby has diarrhoea, colic or other digestive problems, it will be difficult to identify the culprit. The foods during this first stage should be bland with a smooth consistency.

If the baby is not interested the first few times solids are introduced it is advised to try again in another week. When baby is ready they will let you know. Baby might be hungry at any time of the day or night. Babies cannot tell the time but they know what they need.

Prepare cooked vegetables plainly, do not add salt, sugar or spices. Good introductory vegetables are parsnips, sweet potatoes, yams and carrots. Still start feeds with breast or bottle but now very gradually increase the amount of solid food given afterwards. Solids should only be given by spoon or hand and never added to a bottle of feed.

Typical feed for one day at stage 1 (6-9 months)


* 1st feed - breast or bottle
* 2nd feed - breast or bottle
* 3rd feed - 1-2 tsp baby rice mixed with 1 tbs milk from feed or 1-2 tsp unsweetened fruit puree
* 4th feed - breast or bottle
* 5th feed - breast or bottle

Stage 2: (9-12 months)

Try and move gradually from solid food at one feed in the day to solid food at two and then three feeds. Follow baby's appetite and move at baby's pace.

Avoid all baby foods that contain sugar or artificial sweeteners. Sugar contains no vitamins, minerals or protein and can lead to obesity, both now and later in the child's life. Sweetened foods also confuse and seduce the appetite tending to satisfy hunger quickly and displace healthful foods. Do not add salt to foods.

Typical feed for one day at stage 2 (9-12 months)


* 1st feed - breast or bottle
* 2nd feed - breast or bottle followed by 1-2 tsp baby rice mixed with 1 tbs milk from feed or 1-2 tsp unsweetened fruit puree
* 3rd feed - breast or bottle followed by 1-2 tsp vegetable puree or 1-2 tsp pureed fruit
* 4th feed - breast or bottle followed by 1-2 tsp pureed fruit
* 5th feed - breast or bottle