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**Refer to the guidelines above regarding when to progress from "Stage 1" to "Stage 2" and beyond.

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Broth (chicken, beef or vegetable)

Carbonated beverages

Clear, commercial drinks

Coffee (decaf without milk or cream)

Flavored gelatin (with sugar)

Fruit drinks

Fruit ices (with sugar)

Fruit juices

Hard candy

Honey

Lemonade

Popsicles (with sugar)

Sports drinks

Sugar

Tea (without milk or cream)

All Stage 1 foods

Bread, bagels, rolls and tortillas

Cheese (and other aged dairy products)

Cereals (low-fat and low-fiber)

Crackers (low-fat and low-fiber)

Eggs

Fruits without skin (raw, canned or frozen)

Lean meats (without spices)

Muffins (low-fat and low-fiber)

Noodles, pasta and rice

Soup (chicken, beef and/or vegetable)

Tofu and soy-based products

Tomato soup (made with water)

Veggies without skin (raw, canned or frozen)

Yogurt (and other fermented dairy products)
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Becky Hand
Becky is a registered and licensed dietitian with almost 20 years of experience. She teaches prenatal classes and counsels individuals, helping women eat right and stay fit before, during and after their pregnancies.
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