WHEN TO INTRODUCE FINGER FOODS


FINGER FOODS: WHEN TO INTRODUCE IT.


What are finger foods for babies?

Any bite-size, easy-to-eat pieces of food that your baby can pick up and eat by herself or himself qualifies as a finger food. Eating finger food is fun for your baby, and an important step toward independence that also helps your baby develop his fine motor skills and coordination.

Food play can get messy, but don't be too quick with the washcloth: Let your baby enjoy this important hands-on learning experience.

When should I introduce finger foods to my baby?

When your baby is between 8 and 9 months old, she'll probably let you know that she's ready to start feeding herself – by grabbing the spoon you're feeding her with or snatching food off your plate.
At first, your baby may just rake food into her hand and bring it to her mouth, but eventually she'll figure out how to use her thumb and forefinger to pick up food. This fine motor skill is called the pincer grasp.

How should I introduce finger foods to my baby?

Simply scatter four or five pieces of finger food onto your baby's highchair tray or an unbreakable plate. You can add more pieces of food as your baby eats them.


Feeding your baby in a highchair rather than in a car seat or stroller will reduce the risk of choking and teach him that a highchair is the place to eat.

Which foods make the best finger foods?

Your baby may have a good appetite, but she probably doesn't have many teeth, so start with foods that she can gum or that will dissolve easily in her mouth. As she grows into a toddler, you'll be able to give her bite-size pieces of whatever you're eating.



Remember that your baby's learning about food's texture, color, and aroma as she feeds herself, so try to offer her a variety. Resist the temptation to give your baby sweets like cookies and cake or high-fat snacks like cheese puffs and chips. Your baby needs nutrient-rich foods now, not empty calories.

Baby-weaning:  great finger foods

Baby-led weaning means skipping purees and spoons – and letting babies feed themselves.

Great finger foods to offer to your baby.

  • Small pieces of lightly toasted bread (spread with vegetable puree for extra vitamins)
  • Small chunks of banana or other very ripe peeled and pitted fruit, like mango, plum, pear, peach, or seedless watermelon
  • Well-cooked pasta spirals, cut into pieces
  • Chopped hard-boiled eggs
  • Small pieces of well-cooked vegetables, like carrots, peas, potato, or sweet potato
  • Small well-cooked broccoli or cauliflower "trees"
  • Pea-size pieces of cooked chicken, ground beef or turkey, or other soft meat

Still, some doctors recommend caution when it comes to introducing foods. If you're concerned that your child might have an allergy to certain foods, introduce them one by one and keep an eye out for an allergic reaction.

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