How to Introduce Soup to Your Baby (2024)

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How to Introduce Soup to Your Baby? ›

Cup Drinking: For babies six to nine months you can give them warm soup via an open cup (held by an adult) to slurp. For babies nine to twelve months (and for some much earlier) they will start to hold the cup independently with one or two hands.

Many people like to serve soup or broth when babies 6+ months are sick. Remember – babies still need breast milk or formula as their main nutrition source, so keep broth or liquids other than baby's milk to no more than 1-2 ounces a day around 6 months and 3-4 oz a day around 9 months.

1. It starts with fun! If you have a particularly fussy eater who won't even tolerate a bowl of soup in front of them, start with some 'Soup Play' away from mealtimes. For example, painting with soup is a great first step to get little ones initially engaged.

Limit the amount of soup offered: For babies under the age of 12 months, be aware that breast milk and/or formula are the main source of daily nutrients and we don't want to compromise intake of either; limit intake of soup to no more than about 1 cup per day (same goes for any other thin liquids including broths).

Stage 3 (typically 10-12 months old, but may occur sooner): At this stage, you can slowly replace purees with soft, chewable chunks of food, and offer your baby more finger foods that they can pick up and feed themselves.

Soups via Open Cup

For babies six to nine months, you can give them warm soup via an open cup (held by an adult) to slurp. For babies nine to twelve months (and for some much earlier), they will start to hold the cup independently with one or two hands!

6 to 9 months old:

Treat broth like water: limit to 1-2 ounces (28-56 ml) served with a meal (no more than twice daily) and only offer in an open cup (never a bottle) at the table. At this age, the only drinks baby should be consuming are breast/human milk or formula, and, if desired, small amounts of water or broth.

Soup is commonly a starter in a three-course meal or a tasty lunch served with crusty bread on a cold winter's day. That may be so, , but did you know it is perfectly acceptable to eat soup as a main course? As unlikely as it sounds, it is completely true and most definitely scrumptious.

Moreover, a salt-rich diet may cause babies to develop a lifelong preference for salty foods, in turn, possibly lowering the overall quality of their diet. Try not to add salt to your baby's foods when they are under 12 months. After 1 year, you can include a small amount of salt in your child's diet.

Proper soup protocol prescribes that when you're finished with your soup, place your spoon on the right-hand side of your plate, or leave the spoon in the bowl with the handle pointing toward the right. If your soup is served in a cup you should always leave the spoon on the plate when you're finished.

Is soup too salty for babies? ›

The official recommendation is no salt for babies before age 1 since babies' kidneys aren't mature enough to handle high levels of sodium.

Garlic may be introduced as soon as baby is ready to start solids, which is generally around 6 months old. Many people believe that bland foods are best for babies, but there is no evidence to support this cultural myth.

Storage and Reheating Instructions

Re-heating is easy so why not double the recipe and freeze for a later date. Read here for tips on storing baby food. Some soups that contain pasta etc do not freeze as well. You are best to make and freeze the soup without the pasta.

Feeding your baby: 6–8 months old

From 6–8 months old, feed your baby half a cup of soft food two to three times a day. Your baby can eat anything except honey, which they shouldn't eat until they reach 12 months old. You can start to add a healthy snack, like mashed fruit, between meals.

6 to 9 months old:

Original Cheerios may be introduced as soon as baby can pick them up and bring them to their mouth. For many babies, this will occur closer to 9 months of age, but some babies develop the skill earlier. If baby can pick up Cheerios and bring them to their mouth independently, it's okay to serve them.

Your child can begin eating solid foods at about 6 months old. By the time he or she is 7 or 8 months old, your child can eat a variety of foods from different food groups. These foods include infant cereals, meat or other proteins, fruits, vegetables, grains, yogurts and cheeses, and more.

Tomatoes may be introduced as soon as baby is ready to start solids, which is generally around 6 months of age.

Egg drop soup can serve as a quick, satisfying and comfort food for your little one. This healthy soup can be given to babies above 1 year of age, since both the egg white and yolk are used in the recipe.