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Get ideas on what to feed your adorable eater with this go-to guide.
When can you give babies finger foods?
Of course, always get the green light from your child’s pediatrician before introducing solids and finger foods.
Best finger foods for babies
What are the best finger foods to hand over to your baby?
Read on for plenty of tasty-yet-safe finger food suggestions.
that you’ll probably be able to sit and enjoy a bowl of cereal yourself.
(Children should not have unpasteurized cheese.)
Otherwise, he could bite off more than he can gum.
Not all fruit is baby-friendly, though.
Avoid pieces of raw apple, even without the skin, for now.
Ditto any other harder-textured or unripe fruit that could get stuck in the windpipe.
Avocados are another treat and packed with good fats to build up little brains and bodies.
Fish
Fish is the almost-perfect food.
It’s packed with protein, calcium and iron, and loaded with heart-healthy omega-3s.
Studies show it can boost brain power, too.
These fish are easier to digest and lowest in mercury.
Avoid higher-mercury ones like swordfish, tilefish, king mackerel and shark.
Remember shellfish is a common allergen, so consult the pediatrician beforeintroducing shrimp, crab or lobster.
But it’s worth it!
Tofu
You may have heard otherwise, but research shows soy has no hormonal effects on babies.
Almost any shape is baby-friendly as long as you cut it into small bites.
Wheels, shells and bow ties may have special appeal and be easier to handle.
Soft scrambled eggs make for a good finger food, too.
French toast
Oh la la!
Make it baby-friendlier by using whole-wheat bread and skipping the syrup.
