6 to 8 monthsStrong research
Start solid foods at 6 months
Thick, iron-rich foods. Include egg and peanut paste early.
Why It Matters (Clinical Guidance)
- Breast milk alone is not enough after 6 months.
- Early egg and peanut lower allergy risk.
- No honey, salt or sugar before age 1.
Primary Citation: WHO; LEAP trial (NEJM 2015)
Last checked: October 2026 • Medical review panel forming