Keep exposing your baby to new tastes and textures while he is learning to eat finger food. Varying the choices from the standard Cherrios or bananas can require a little more thought, but it’s the perfect time to start introducing nutritious food for a lifetime of healthy eating.
When your baby is just starting to learn to eat table foods, he will be between 6 and 9 months. Begin with softer food that is cut into very small pieces – about the size of a pea. Once he starts to master eating with his hands at between 9 and 12 months, you can move on to firmer foods, still serving them in a small size that he can easily chew. Remember to stay away from foods like popcorn, hot dogs and hard vegetables as they can be a choking hazard.
Here are some serving ideas for finger food to get you started:
Grains
Pancakes
Macaroni and cheese
Muffins
Rice
Crackers
Cherrios or other low sugar cereal
French toast
Teething biscuits
Toast with jam
Rice cakes
Pasta
Fruits and Vegetables
Sliced grapes
Bananas
Cucumber
Broccoli
Asparagus tips
Carrots
Sweet potato
Zucchini
Melon
Berries
Peaches
Pears
Oranges
Apple
Fruit cocktail
Avocado
Dairy
Mozzarella cheese
Shredded cheese (cheddar, colby)
Protein
Ground turkey
Tofu
Eggs
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