About First Morsel
Real Indian food for your baby, day by day.
Hi, I'm Aditi — mom to Aaryan.
When he turned six months, I couldn't wait to start solids. Then the questions began. What do I give him today? Is there a choking risk? When do allergens come in? Is he getting enough iron?
I'd just been let go after my maternity leave, so I was figuring out what came next for me, too — and every morning I was still juggling three or four tabs just to decide what to feed my own baby. The plans I found felt generic, and almost none were built for Indian food — our recipes, our everyday spices.
So I did what I do best — made sense of the mess. I trained in baby-led weaning through Gill Rapley's course — she pioneered the method — read the guidance, and kept what's proven. Then I built the calm, week-ahead plan I wished I'd had. I was a picky eater myself, and didn't want that for Aaryan; two months in, he's feeding himself with real confidence, and we've never forced a bowl. Real Indian food. Allergens and iron handled with care. Spoon-fed or baby-led. No pressure to finish the bowl. The goal is simple — to get him eating what we eat.
First Morsel offers general guidance, not medical advice — consult your paediatrician if you have any doubts, especially around allergies, reflux, low weight gain, or any feeding difficulty.