Starting Solids Ebook

A realistic, evidence-based guide to starting solids for your baby (6-12 months) created by a Dietitian and mum.

When my son turned 6 months old, I thought starting solids would feel straightforward. After all, I'm a dietitian, I love food, and I've spent years helping people navigate nutrition!

What I wasn't prepared for was the overwhelm.

The endless opinions.

The conflicting advice.

The pressure to do everything "right."

BLW or purees?

What if they gag?

Are they eating enough?

How do I introduce allergens?

Should every meal be balanced?

This guide was created to answer those questions in a practical, realistic way.

Inside you'll find everything you need to confidently navigate the first stages of feeding, including:

✓ Signs of readiness for solids

✓ Purees and baby-led weaning

✓ Allergen introduction guides

✓ Iron-rich foods and meal ideas

✓ Recipes for every stage

✓ Gagging vs choking

✓ Constipation, gas and gut health

✓ Common feeding myths debunked

✓ Healthy food relationships from the very beginning

✓ Real-life feeding advice for real families

Most importantly, this guide isn't about perfection.

It's about helping you feel informed, confident, and supported as your baby learns one of life's most important skills: eating.

Created by Accredited Practising Dietitian and mum, Alice Bleathman 🤍