NY Mom Behind Must-Have Parenting App Solid Starts Launches A New Book On Baby Feeding

For many parents, introducing solid foods to their babies can feel overwhelming—balancing nutrition, choking concerns, and picky eating habits all while juggling careers and daily responsibilities.

Brooklyn mom Jenny Best understands this challenge firsthand. As a mother of five and the founder of Solid Starts, an award-winning baby food resource, she has revolutionized the way parents approach feeding.

Since launching the Solid Starts app in May 2021, Best and her multidisciplinary team of pediatric feeding experts, doctors, and dietitians have helped more than 5.5 million parents in 193 countries introduce solid foods to their babies. The app, which boasts over 500,000 subscribers and nearly 4 million Instagram followers, offers a science-backed, guided experience that teaches parents how to serve 400+ foods at any age, with nutritional breakdowns, choking prevention strategies, and allergy guidance.

Now, Best and her team are expanding their reach with the release of their first book, “Solid Starts for Babies: How to Introduce Solid Food and Raise a Happy Eater.” The book provides parents with a step-by-step approach to introducing solid foods while fostering a positive relationship with mealtime.

According to Best, creating healthy mealtime habits early on is important for setting the tone for life. Solid Starts simplifies the process for parents and gives them confidence in feeding their babies real food.

Through Solid Starts, Best has built more than just an app — she has created a movement that is reshaping how parents worldwide approach food introduction. Now, with the launch of her book, she aims to make expert-backed feeding strategies even more accessible to families everywhere.

“Solid Starts for Babies: How to Introduce Solid Food and Raise a Happy Eater,” is set to be released on April 1, 2025, and is now available for pre-order.