This is the post in my twins series I have been most looking forward to. I am a nutritionist and a total foodie, so solids is genuinely one of my favourite stages because you open your baby up to a whole new world. And with twins, I got to do it twice, side by side.

Here is what I did not expect. Starting solids with twins is the clearest reminder that you have two completely different people on your hands.

Two babies, two completely different eaters

One of my twins was keen from day one. The other was not fussed at all. Then, right when I thought I had them worked out, the quiet one flipped, found his appetite and shot ahead. Same house, same food, same start, two totally different journeys.

That is exactly why I loved offering purees and finger foods at the same time, rather than picking a single camp and sticking to it.

Why I did purees and finger foods together

The two approaches do different jobs, and together they cover more ground.

Purees give you a reliable way to get nutrients in, and they offer gentle taste exposure to new flavours. Finger foods give your baby the sensory, hands-on, feeding-themselves experience that builds skill and confidence.

Running both at once meant I could meet two very different eaters where they actually were. The keen one could grab and explore, the cautious one could still get a good feed in, and each of them naturally progressed when they were ready. No forcing, no comparing, no fitting two children into one plan.

Get the chair and the position right

Everyone has an opinion on the best and worst high chairs. Honestly, buy whatever fits your budget. The brand matters far less than the position it puts your baby in.

What actually matters is that your baby can sit supported, with a straight back and their feet supported too. This is the position the Raising Children Network points to for safe, comfortable eating, and it makes a real difference. Supported feet help a baby stay stable, use their energy for eating rather than balancing, and manage food more safely. Always stay with your baby while they eat, and keep them upright and supervised for every meal.

And the mess. With two, the mess is next level, so a robot vacuum quietly earned its keep in our kitchen.

Feeding two at once, without losing your mind

The practical side of solids with twins is its own puzzle. What helped me most was keeping it simple. I offered both babies the same food at the same meal, so I was only ever preparing one thing, not two. Their appetites and speed were different, but the menu did not need to be.

I also let go of the idea that every mouthful had to be spooned in by me. Loading up both trays with safe finger foods meant they could get on with exploring while I helped whoever needed it more that day. Two babies feeding themselves, even messily, buys you the hands you do not have. Some meals were calm and some were chaos, and both were completely normal.

Outsourcing some meals, guilt free

I also outsourced some meals when I needed to, using a ready made baby food range I really rated. The quality and the taste were consistently good, and it was always a hit with both of them.

If you need to outsource some of your baby's food, please do not stress about it for a second. Feeding two little people is a big job. Let that guilt go along with all the others. A nutritious meal is a nutritious meal, whether you made it at 6am or picked it up on the way home. We personally used Le Puree but there are so many amazing and good quality brands out there, find one you are comfortable with.

The tip I come back to most

Having twins is actually what inspired the eating out guide inside my Starting Solids kit. When you have two babies to feed, you cannot always be at home with a stocked fridge. I wanted to be able to walk into a food court and confidently choose something nutritious for both of them, without a spiral of second guessing at the counter.

That skill, knowing how to feed your baby well when you are out and about, takes so much pressure off. It is the difference between dreading meals away from home and just getting on with your day.

The takeaway

Starting solids with twins does not have to be this complicated. Offer both purees and finger foods, get the seating right, stay relaxed about where the food came from, and let each child move at their own pace. You are not running one feeding plan for two babies. You are supporting two little eaters who happen to share a birthday.

If you would like a calm, clear way through those first months of solids, my Starting Solids kit walks you through it step by step, including that eating out guide.