The Mimou Babywear Blog

Welcome to the Mimou Blog! Find helpful tips, practical advice, and inspiration for life with your little one—from babywear and everyday essentials to the little things that make parenting special.

Baby Food Recipes: Stage 1, 2 & 3 — From First Purees to Finger Foods Mimou Babywear

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Baby Food Recipes: Stage 1, 2 & 3 — From First Purees to Finger Foods

Homemade baby food is simpler than it looks. Here are the best Stage 1, 2, and 3 recipes — single-ingredient purees through to soft finger foods — with batch cooking tips to make a week’s worth in one Sunday session.
Finger Foods for Babies: Complete Guide by Age and Grasp Development Mimou Babywear

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Finger Foods for Babies: Complete Guide by Age and Grasp Development

Finger foods can start as soon as baby is ready for solids — around 6 months. Here's the two-finger smash test, safe shapes by age and grasp development, the best first finger foods across every category, and the foods to always avoid.
When Do Babies Start Eating Baby Food? The Complete First Foods Guide Mimou Babywear

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When Do Babies Start Eating Baby Food? The Complete First Foods Guide

Most babies start solid foods around 6 months, guided by developmental readiness signs rather than the calendar. Here's the complete guide: what readiness looks like, what to offer first, how much to start with, and the foods to avoid before 12 months.