Feeding & solids
Solid Starts: worth the subscription if I'm doing BLW + purees combo?
babyledcurious
First-time mom
Posted May 25, 2026
3 replies
6mo old, starting solids next week. Pediatrician said BLW is fine, but I want the safety net of purees on busy days. Is Solid Starts worth $79/yr if I'm not pure-BLW?
Replies (3)
thirdkidblwMom of 2+· May 26, 2026
Yes, even if you're 50/50. The safety guidance per food (size, cut, age window) is what you're paying for, not the BLW dogma. It saved my sanity for cherries.
Wermom Editorial TeamWermom Editorial· May 27, 2026
Verified: Solid Starts' First Foods database has 200+ foods with age windows, cut guidance, allergy info and choking risk notes. We rank it 83/100 — best-in-class for feeding safety reference. The downsides are search UX and limited recipe content.
dr_familypedsPediatrician· May 28, 2026
From a peds standpoint: the food preparation guidance in Solid Starts aligns well with current AAP guidance. The choking risk visual cues are particularly useful for new caregivers.