Chicken is a great food to introduce when starting your solids for its iron and zinc content, which aids in proper growth and development. The World Health Organization regards iron deficiency as the most common nutritional disorder in the world, even though the mineral is widely available in a variety of foods. Chicken is a heme iron source, which means the iron is more easily absorbed than plant-based (non-heme) iron sources. Choose from chicken breast, thighs, legs, tenders or ground chicken. Whether you select organic is up to your family’s preferences. Darker cuts of meat offer more fat and will be more moist when cooked. We love cooking chicken in the slow cooker because it comes out moist and tender, perfect for babies starting solids. 6-9 months: Serve cooked chicken in strips, about 1 or 2 adult fingers wide and make sure it can break apart between your fingers. You can also offer cooked chicken drumsticks, just remove the fat and skin before serving to baby. 9+ months: You can move down to smaller, bite-sized pieces of chicken once baby has developed their pincer grasp. Avoid large cubes of meat as that can be a choking hazard. We recommend pairing meat with a sauce or even just adding a little water or broth to keep it moist. Very dry meat can be hard for little ones to chew and swallow.
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