When starting solids, remember that it is a period of exploration rather than a race to finish a meal. If your baby is hesitant, keep the pressure off by offering very small, single-ingredient portions and letting them play with the food if they choose. It can take up to 10 exposures for a baby to accept a new texture or taste, so keep offering different varieties without force-feeding. Always maintain a calm mealtime environment, and remember that for the first few months, breast milk or formula remains their primary source of nutrition.