Now that your baby is eating family foods, it’s time to get creative with herbs, spices, and a wider variety of ingredients.

Why Flavour Matters

Exposing your baby to new tastes early encourages adventurous eating and reduces fussiness later in childhood.

Ideas to Try:

• Herbs: parsley, dill, basil, coriander

• Mild spices: cinnamon, paprika, turmeric, cumin

• Different cuisines: Mediterranean, Indian, Mexican (adapted for baby)

Recipe: Butternut Squash & Chickpea Stew

• 1 cup butternut squash, diced

• ½ cup chickpeas (tinned, drained)

• ½ courgette, chopped

• ½ tsp mild paprika

• 200ml water or stock

Method:

1. Add squash, courgette, chickpeas, and water/stock to a pan.

2. Sprinkle in paprika.

3. Simmer until the veg are soft.

4. Blend or mash depending on your baby’s stage.

Final Thoughts

Weaning is a journey, not a race. Every baby is different, and some will move through these stages faster or slower than others – and that’s okay. The important thing is to keep mealtimes relaxed, fun, and full of variety.

👉 And don’t forget – it’s going to get messy! That’s exactly why I designed our Bibbilyboo feeding bibs: to make this stage easier for you, and more fun for your little one.