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I still remember when I had my first child, I bought rice cereal on the very first day. I never know that babies cannot take solid until they reach certain age. Until now I still laugh when I think about it, very silly, being a young parent, never had any experience in baby caring.

So what is the appropriate age to introduce your baby to solid foods? Doctors say that you can begin to introduce your baby to solid foods anytime between four to six months depending on how quickly your baby becomes ready for it. The question is how do you know when your baby is ready for solid food? You first have to make sure that your baby has good head control. If you start to notice your baby doing a little chewing motion with his or her mouth then that is another sign.

You may also notice that your baby has suddenly an increased interest in the foods that you are eating. If you notice him or her trying to reach for your food then it is another sign that your baby is ready to try a little solid food of his or her own. Weight gain is another sign that your baby is ready to move on to the good stuff. It is said that your baby needs to have at least doubled his or her birth weight and be at least four months old.

Now that you are ready to introduce your baby to solid foods, rice cereal is the general rule of thumb. As your baby gets used to the idea of solid food you can add in things such as mashed potatoes and applesauce. These are foods that will be very easy for the baby to handle without too much of a risk of harm to the child.

Just take it slow and allow your baby to move at his or her own pace. If you find that your child is not ready right at four months of age, do not worry. Babies are different and he or she will eventually be getting their face covered with food before you know it.