From First Bites to Family Meals - The Complete 6-18 Month Meal Planner

Solid food doesn't have to feel overwhelming. This 58-page meal planner walks you through every stage — from your baby's very first purée at 6 months all the way to soft family meals at 18 months — so you always know what to offer, how much, and when.

WHAT'S INSIDE

• Welcome & How to Use This Planner — sets a warm, no-pressure tone and explains exactly how the 12 weeks work
• Texture Progression Guide — a clear visual reference from smooth purées through mashed, minced, soft lumps, and finger foods
• Portion Sizes & Meal Frequency by Age — plain-language guidance from that first tablespoon at 6 months to three meals plus snacks by 12–18 months, grounded in CDC and WHO recommendations
• Allergen Introduction Made Simple — a step-by-step method for safely introducing all Big 9 allergens, with a built-in scheduling framework
• Phase 1 (Weeks 1–4): First Purées — four weekly meal grids for 6–8 months with iron-rich food placement and allergen slots
• Phase 2 (Weeks 5–8): Lumps, Mashes & Soft Pieces — four grids for the critical 8–12 month texture window, including first gummable finger foods
• Phase 3 (Weeks 9–12): Finger Foods & Family Meals — four grids for 12–18 months with three meals and two snacks per day
• Iron, Fat & Key Nutrients — a focused, parent-friendly nutrition reference covering iron, zinc, healthy fats, and vitamin D
• Batch Cooking, Storage & Food Safety — practical prep guidance for busy, sleep-deprived parents
• Food Introduction Tracker — printable fill-in log for every new food, texture, and reaction
• Allergen Tick-Off Grid — printable checklist for all Big 9 allergens
• Weekly Shopping List Template — fill-in, category-organised printable mapped to your current phase
• Next Steps & Troubleshooting — a warm close with a quick-reference guide and signpost to toddler eating from 18 months

PERFECT FOR
Parents of babies aged 6–18 months beginning or progressing through complementary feeding — whether you're following a purée-led approach, baby-led weaning, or a combined method.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
• A clear, week-by-week roadmap so you're never guessing what comes next
• Confidence navigating the 6–8 month flavour and texture window — the stage research shows matters most for long-term food acceptance
• Allergen introduction done safely and on schedule, without the stress
• Simple, realistic meal ideas that don't require complex recipes or extra hours in the kitchen

HOW IT WORKS
This is an instant digital download. Once your purchase is complete, your 58-page PDF is available immediately to download, save, and print as many times as you need.

You've got this — and this planner is right there with you every step of the way. Add it to your cart and start feeding with confidence today.