•DO wait 3-7 days to add each new food to your baby's diet.

•DO learn to recognize your baby's signals.  Never force food on your baby if they don't want to eat.

•DO let your infant pace the feeding.

•DO be patient with yourself and your baby.  Remember if it doesn't work today it may work tomorrow.

•DO keep a sense of humor.  Early feedings can be unproductive, messy, frustrating and often very funny.

•DO offer food that baby has refused 7-10 days later.  It may take 8-10 times before a new food is accepted.

•DON'T put your baby to bed with a bottle.  This can promote baby bottle tooth decay.

•DON'T feed cereals or other solids through the bottle.  Your baby may gag or choke.

•DON'T put your baby in a reclining position while feeding (such as in an infant carrier).  The baby may choke or gag.

•DON'T season baby food that you buy.  Babies don't need added salt or sugar.

•DON'T feed directly from the baby food jar.  Saliva from the baby's mouth can contaminate the remainder of the food in the jar.

•DON'T serve any food from the microwave without first stirring gently and then testing the temperature.