Finger Foods

For most of us avoiding a mess while we eat is important and encouraged. However, when your baby starts to eat solids it is going to be messy- and this is a good thing. Allowing your child to make a mess while they eat actually helps them learn. Finger foods for your baby are great because they help your baby learn about eating and help them develop their fine motor skills, coordination, etc. Try serving your baby the same food that the family is eating and just adapt it to make it safe. For example if everyone is eating pasta, cut it into a bit smaller pieces and you have a finger food. Really any food that sticks or clumps together can be classified as a finger food. Remember when you adapt your table food that your baby doesn't need added salt and fat. Other spices are fine (black pepper, garlic, onion, etc). If you still choose to add those to your food just put the food aside for your baby first.


For more information contact Jill, Nurture The Future's Registered Dietitian at nf.nutrition@gmail.com


Watch the video of a baby eating finger foods:

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