what age for finger foods?

Answer 1

What are finger foods?
Just about any bite-size food that your baby can pick up and eat himself qualifies as a finger food. Finger foods are fun for your baby to play with and an important first step toward independence. And even though food play can get messy, don't be too quick with the cleaning rag: Let your baby enjoy this important learning experience that helps develop fine motor skills.

When should I introduce finger foods?
Your baby will probably let you know when he's ready to move up to finger foods by grabbing the spoon you're feeding him with or snatching food off your plate, for example. This usually happens when your baby's between 7 and 9 months old. At first he may just rake food with his hand and bring it to his mouth, but eventually he'll use his thumb and forefinger (the so-called "pincer grasp") to pick up food.

How should I introduce them?
Scatter four or five pieces of finger food onto your baby's highchair tray or an unbreakable plate, and replace them as your baby eats them. Feed your baby in a highchair rather than in a car seat or in a stroller to reduce choking hazards and to teach him that the highchair is the place to eat.

Which foods make good finger foods?
Your baby may have a good appetite but not many teeth, so start with foods that he can gum or that will dissolve easily in his mouth. As he grows into a toddler you'll be able to give him bite-size pieces of whatever you're eating. Remember that your baby's also learning about texture, color, and aroma as he feeds himself, so try to offer a variety of foods. They should be easy for him to handle but not present a choking hazard. And be sure to choose fare that's appropriate for his age.

Here's a list of finger food favorites:

- O-shaped toasted oat cereal or other low-sugar cereal

- Lightly toasted bread or bagels (spread with vegetable puree for extra vitamins)

- Small chunks of banana or other very ripe, peeled fruit, like mango, plum, pear, peach, cantaloupe, seedless watermelon

- Small cubes of tofu

- Well-cooked pasta spirals, cut into pieces

- Thin cheese strips or very small chunks of cheese

- Chopped hard-boiled egg (after 12 months)

- Cut-up raisins, apricots, stewed dried prunes

- Cut-up grapes, cherries (pits and seeds removed), blueberries

- Small pieces of cooked soft vegetables, like carrots, peas, zucchini, potato, sweet potato

- Small or cut-up well-cooked broccoli and cauliflower "trees"

- Small (pea-size) pieces of cooked chicken or other soft meat

- Rice cakes broken into small pieces

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Answer 2

every baby is different. so i will share my experience with you.

i started feeding my daughter baby foods at 3 1/2 months. she did fine with these. and when she was about 5 months i began giving her some finger foods. she started off with fruit puffs. they are small grain cereals. they are soft and dissolve fast. your baby doesn't have to sit up on his/her own to start finger foods. just make sure he/she can hold up his/her head alone. and always keep an eye on the baby.

at about the same age i began giving her biter biscuits. orother soft cookies. now she is 9months and will eat a steak if you let her...lol.

your baby will give you cues. such as grabbing for your food. start off small, such as the fruit puffs. and be sure to talk to your pediatrician beforehand. if there are no medical/health problems, you should be able to start whenever the baby gives you cues.

Answer 3

Your baby needs teeth and a good grip before you intro the finger foods, when you do you should start out with the little baby cookies. They desolve a lot easier and want choke them

Answer 4

About 8 months of age.Your little one will give you cues (such as grabbing off your plate,wanting to take the spoon away).They don't have to have all their teeth as they learn to mash the food up with their gums.Make sure it is fresh,cooked well (not the au dente style) and chopped up really fine.

Answer 5

Teething is painful, so it'd be natural for him to cry and try and bite you. Don't let him bite you though, you'll regret it when he's older. Get him a soft toy for him to chew. If you're worried, though, you could take him to the vet again to make sure he's okay...

Answer 6

Usually around 9 months, but you might want to discuss it with your baby's doctor first because it also depends on what other foods he or she has been eating and how well the baby does with those.

Answer 7

4 months your baby can eat soft food like gels and stuff, and when the babies Milk is not enough then try your baby on solids..

Answer 8

By around nine months old

Answer 9

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