Breast milk is the perfect first food for a newborn. It helps boost an infant’s immunity and is perfectly designed for baby’s physical and mental growth. A nutritious, well–balanced diet including as many natural and organic foods as possible is very important for you and your baby and ensures you are passing along only the best. Once baby is ready to move on to solid food, Hannaford is ready with a world of new tastes and textures to explore.

choosing organic – For many, having a baby is a trigger for going organic. Feeding your baby foods that are grown and produced without the use of potentially harmful chemical pesticides and fertilizers gives peace of mind many parents think is well worth the price. Look for our great selection of organic baby foods, including a complete line from Earth’s Best to get you started.

keep it simple – When baby is ready to start solid foods, introduce them one at a time so you can better detect any food sensitivities your baby may have. A great place to begin is with a single grain rice or oatmeal cereal that are easy for baby to digest.

pass the peas – Once your baby is ready to move past cereal, a great selection of veggies is waiting to be discovered. Start with bland vegetables such as peas and carrots and then sweeter varieties such as sweet potatoes and squash. After baby has taste tested veggies, fruits can be added to the menu. Mashed organic bananas and all–natural applesauce are great first choices.

whole grains – After baby has added a full range of fruits and vegetables to their diet, heartier cereals such as Earth’s Best Whole Grain Wheat Semolina Pastina can be introduced. When choosing whole grain cereals, avoid those with genetically engineered ingredients, salt, refined sugars and preservatives.

pure protein – After baby has reached the year mark, healthy proteins can be added the mix. Good choices include yogurt, beans, and all–natural nut butters such as tahini and almond butter which are less allergenic.

organic dairy – Dietary fat is essential for brain and immune system development. When introducing milk and other dairy products look for items without the use of artificial growth hormones. We carry a yummy selection of Stonyfield Farm Yobaby Yogurt, a perfect beginning to a lifetime of healthy eating.