But if food allergies aren't a problem, you can try both yogurt and fish starting at about nine months of age. Just introduce them one at a time. Then wait two to four days before adding another new food. Introducing one new food at a time will make it easier to determine if the the new food is problematic.

When you start her on yogurt, choose one that is made from whole milk, and add your own fruit purees. Many fruit-flavored yogurts are sweetened with high-fructose corn syrup or artificial sweeteners—avoid them.

I encourage you to offer fish as soon as your pediatrician gives the okay. Fish carries health benefits children can't get from any other foods. Eat it yourself as well; kids who see their parents eating fish are more likely to eat fish too. I would start your baby with a lean white fish fillet such as haddock or cod. Buy fresh fish that has been caught in the wild and cook it within 24 hours.

To prepare a fish fillet, place it on a lightly oiled pan, and cook it in a preheated 400 degree oven for seven minutes. Cooking it quickly at a high temperature keeps it moist and tender..

For an eight-month-old baby, it's best to serve it mashed or chopped. A fillet should have no bones in it, but double check to be sure!