Beef contains heme iron which is the form of iron most bioavailable and utilized by the body. Beef also contains protein and even calcium. Beef is a great way to get some iron into your baby's diet.

Chicken & Turkey are high in protein and iron. They are the most easily digested of the meats and most often recommended as baby's first meat.

Eggs - Most pediatric resources agree that egg yolks are fine for baby to eat when baby is around 8 months old.  Please keep in mind that traditionally, egg whites should not be fed to baby before 1 year old. Pediatricians are now rethinking this! Learn More

Lentils - Lentils are tasty legumes that are packed full of protein and are a great way to get some protein into your baby.

Fish - When purchasing fish to make in baby food recipes, be sure to purchase fish that is fresh whenever possible. The "white" fish should look firm and may have a bit of tan or pinkish near the "inside" of the filet.

Tofu - is often overlooked as a baby food and it is sometimes "feared" by many. Tofu has a strange sort of mystique about it, seen as an odd spongy looking glob and tofu is thought of as a food for only the "naturists", earthy-crunchy, vegan types.  Many people contemplate buying Tofu but find themselves in a quandary trying to figure out what they would do with it once they get it home.

Pork is a very healthy meat and goes great in many different baby food recipes