babyfood

Strained carrots, perhaps

Babyfood is soft, bland nourishment prepared for infants who cannot yet chew solid food—typically puréed fruits, vegetables, and cereals.

Figuratively, babyfood describes anything oversimplified or dumbed down: The professor dismissed the textbook as babyfood.

Also spelled as two words: baby food.

texture

puree

Smoothly blended food

  • mashCrushed soft mixture
  • blendCombine into mixture
  • smoothWithout roughness or difficulty

strained · mushy · creamy · soupy · lumpy · chunky · soft · consistency · silky · runny

feeding

highchair

Tall infant seat

  • bibMealtime chest covering
  • spoonEating utensil for liquids
  • sippy cupLidded toddler drinking vessel

mashed · messy · bottle · snack · mealtime · appetite · hungry · nourish · portion · bowl

varieties

cereal

Processed grain for breakfast

applesauce · banana · carrot · peas

nutrition

vitamins

Essential organic nutrients

zinc · protein · fiber · nutrients · fortified · organic · allergen-free · lactose-free · gluten-free · DHA

weaning

transition

Change from one state

introduction · stages · readiness · chewing · gumming

Opposites
texture/consistency

babyfoodhard food

Firm, chewy sustenance

tough meat · steak · jerky · crusty bread · nuts

intended consumer/life stage

babyfoodpet food

Nourishment for domesticated animals

complexity/sophistication

babyfoodgourmet food

Premium culinary preparations

haute cuisine · fine dining · spicy food · acquired taste

Family

food, baby, childhood, babies, foods, babyish, babying, babyhood, babylike

Familiarity
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Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G