Step Two
Sample Week
Day 1
- Lunch – Soft-cooked carrot cubes; Mini lentil patty; side: mashed banana
Why it helps: Lentils provide plant protein and iron; carrots bring beta-carotene; banana offers potassium and easy energy. - Dinner – Soft broccoli florets; Beef & spinach mini patty; side: peeled, thin pear slices
Why it helps: Beef provides heme iron; spinach adds iron & folate; broccoli contributes vitamin C and fiber.
Day 2
- Lunch – Cauliflower & chicken mini patty; side: soft-cooked carrots & peas; fruit: grapes peeled and quartered lengthwise (or choose soft berries/peach if preferred)
Why it helps: Chicken adds lean protein; cauliflower, carrots & peas offer vitamins and fiber; safe-prepared fruit supports self-feeding practice. - Dinner – Creamy sweet-corn soup (puréed); Beef-and-cheese mini meatballs; side: soft-cooked apple pieces with a hint of cinnamon
Why it helps: Protein + calcium from meatballs; corn adds energy; apple provides gentle fiber and familiar flavor.
Day 3
- Lunch – Lightly seasoned mashed beans (e.g., black or cannellini) with soft white rice; side: applesauce with cinnamon
Why it helps: Beans + rice make a complementary plant protein; soft textures support confident eating. - Dinner – Broccoli & cheese nuggets; fluffy quinoa; side: peeled kiwi slices
Why it helps: Nuggets provide protein & calcium; quinoa contributes protein and minerals; kiwi offers vitamin C.
Suggested ~8–9 months and up, when ready.
- Nourishing Meals for Healthy Growth: More texture, gentle seasonings, soft finger foods, and balanced plates (protein + veg + grain + fruit). Patties/nuggets are mini and tender.
- Typical portions (per meal): ~1–2 oz protein + 2–3 tbsp veg + 2–3 tbsp grain + 1–2 tbsp fruit.
- Textures: Soft, mashable, or finely diced. No hard, round, or sticky pieces.


Day 4
- Lunch – Small pasta shapes (e.g., orzo) with a mild beef–carrot–cheese sauce; side: ripe mango cubes.
Why it helps: Iron from beef, energy from pasta, and vitamins from carrot/mango in easy-to-manage pieces. - Dinner – Spinach–chicken–cheese mini patty; smooth lentil soup; side: avocado cubes
Why it helps: Iron & protein from chicken/spinach; lentils add fiber and plant protein; avocado provides healthy fats.
Day 5
- Lunch – White rice with a chickpea–carrot–chicken mini patty; side: soft apple pieces
Why it helps: Chickpeas add fiber and protein; chicken contributes lean protein; rice offers gentle energy. - Dinner – Vegetable soup (puréed) with turkey mini patties; side: ripe pineapple finely diced (or choose peach if your baby prefers)
Why it helps: Turkey is a lean protein; blended vegetable soup delivers a mix of vitamins; soft fruit rounds out the meal.
Allergens & options: Cheese/pasta items contain dairy/wheat; patties/meatballs may include wheat or egg as binders. Egg-free and dairy-free versions available on request. We prepare grapes peeled and quartered lengthwise to reduce choking risk. Apple pieces are peeled and soft-cooked; pineapple is finely diced and fully ripe.
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