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Toddlers","best-finger-foods-babies","https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/blog/best-finger-foods-babies/","/blog/best-finger-foods-babies/","2019-12-26T12:50:37","2023-11-13T20:16:01","\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once your baby has shown signs that they’re \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/transitioning-baby-finger-foods/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ready to start baby finger foods\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, their eating adventure gets more exciting! Typically, babies show an interest in self-feeding around 8–10 months of age, but timing will vary based on your child’s development. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choosing the right \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">baby finger foods\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can help your little one adapt to this new stage—\u003C/span>\u003Ci>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and\u003C/span>\u003C/i>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> lay the foundation for a varied, healthy palate as they grow up. As you and your baby dive into this new world together, keep in mind that the best early finger foods are:\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Large enough for your baby to pick up but small enough to prevent choking\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Soft enough to gum, mush and eat without molars (which \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">your toddler will develop\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> around 1.5–2 years of age)\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minimally processed with no added sugar and minimum salt\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca class=\"btn btn-yellow min-w-169 sm:min-w-150\" href=\"/menus/?navItem=finger-foods\" target=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Shop Finger Foods\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You don’t have to brainstorm baby \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">finger food ideas\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on your own, either! Check out the quick list below for 12 recommended \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">finger foods for babies\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and young toddlers.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18310 size-large\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/best-finger-foods-intext-1024x562.jpg\" alt=\"baby finger foods | finger foods for babies | Nurture Life\" width=\"1024\" height=\"562\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/best-finger-foods-intext-1024x562.jpg 1024w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/best-finger-foods-intext-300x165.jpg 300w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/best-finger-foods-intext-768x422.jpg 768w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/best-finger-foods-intext-1536x843.jpg 1536w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/best-finger-foods-intext-1200x659.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" />\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cb>12 of the Best Baby Finger Foods for Babies & Toddlers\u003C/b>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When introducing finger foods, you don’t have to worry about going in a strict order. Just focus on offering a variety of colors, textures, flavors and food groups! (Of course, there \u003C/span>\u003Ci>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">are \u003C/span>\u003C/i>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a few foods to avoid, but we’ll get to those later.)\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cstrong>1.\u003C/strong> \u003C/span>\u003Cb>English Peas \u003C/b>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Peas are nature’s perfect pick-up food for babies who are just learning to self-feed. They’re mild in flavor and pair well with proteins, grains and other veggies. Frozen peas are also a great choice if \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/toddler-teething-what-to-expect/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">your toddler is teething\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">—thaw them out so they’re squishy but still cold for your teething toddler. The size and shape of peas make them one of the best finger foods for babies.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>Recommended Nurture Life meal\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Our \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/menu/baby-food/#meal-301-english-pea-corn-and-sweet-potato\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">English Pea, Corn & Sweet Potato\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> meal is as brightly colored as it is nutritious! The vibrant colors make this dish especially appealing for babies to grab, while serving up naturally sweet flavors and essential nutrients like vitamins A and B1. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cb>2. Soft Beans\u003C/b>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Soft legumes are perfect for your baby to practice their \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.whattoexpect.com/first-year/week-28/pincer-grasp.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pincer grasp\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and different varieties offer subtly unique flavors and textures. Try soft, small beans with thin skins, such as cannellini beans, pinto beans and black beans.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cb>3. Salmon\u003C/b>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may be surprised how quickly your little eater takes to fish! Salmon is not only naturally soft and flaky, but it’s also packed with omega-3 fatty acids that are important to infants’ cognitive development.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cb>4. Potatoes\u003C/b>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">White potatoes and sweet potatoes are great sources of starch and dietary fiber to add to your baby’s finger food combinations. They’re soft enough to mush without molars, and the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes is especially enticing. If your baby is just starting finger foods, remove the skin before dicing and serving.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>Recommended Nurture Life meal\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Our \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/menu/baby-food/#meal-764-pasta-sweet-potato-and-black-bean\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pasta, Sweet Potato & Black Bean\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> meal serves up plenty of fiber and vitamin A in a pleasing trio of colors. If you want all the sweet potato goodness with some extra protein, too, try our \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/menu/baby-food/#meal-175-braised-chicken-sweet-potato-and-carrot\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Braised Chicken, Sweet Potato & Carrot!\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cb>5. \u003C/b>\u003Cb>C\u003C/b>\u003Cb>arrots\u003C/b>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cooked carrots are mildly sweet, which your little eater will love, and they’re perfectly soft for mushing and gumming. If your little one is ready for more advanced flavors, try roasting the carrots in the oven to deepen the natural sweetness.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>Recommended Nurture Life meal\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: What’s so great about our \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/menu/baby-food/#meal-615-carrot-raisin-and-butternut-squash-with-cinnamon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carrot, Raisin & Butternut Squash with Cinnamon\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? It’s not only soft and sweet to keep your baby reaching for more, but it’s delightfully spiced to give them a taste of new flavors. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cb>6. Scrambled Eggs\u003C/b>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With their fluffy-soft texture, eggs are a great protein to introduce to your baby or toddler early on. Just scramble a single egg—no other ingredients necessary! Or add frozen chopped spinach so your baby gets used to a veggie-enhanced dish. Once fully cooked, chop the egg into small pieces for your baby to enjoy.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cb>7. Firm Tofu\u003C/b>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This plant-based protein is firm and finger-friendly! You can serve it uncooked (just blot dry and dice) or you can cook it with some mild seasoning. Boiling, baking or searing tofu will actually make it harder, so keep that in mind when preparing it for your baby or toddler. Make sure to avoid buying soft or silken tofu which will be too soft for your baby to pick up.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>Recommended Nurture Life meal\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: With vitamin A, copper, calcium and potassium, our Asian-inspired \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/menu/baby-food/#meal-250-tofu-sweet-soy-glazed-carrot-and-zucchini\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tofu, Sweet Soy Glazed Carrot & Zucchini\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> meal is thoughtfully balanced and creatively seasoned.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cb>8.\u003C/b> \u003Cb>Soft Meats\u003C/b>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For teeth that are still developing, start with meats that are easy to chew, like small chunks of ground meat, cut-up meatballs, or shredded chicken or turkey. These meat options are easier to mush and offer a great pop of protein when served with colorful veggies like steamed carrots, corn or peas.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>Recommended Nurture Life meal\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Now is the perfect time to introduce your little one to hints of exciting new flavors! Our \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/menu/baby-food/#meal-267-turkey-sweet-potato-rutabaga-and-orange-zest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Turkey, Sweet Potato, Rutabaga & Orange Zest\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> meal brings some citrusy tang to the table without overpowering the kid-friendly flavors.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cb>9. Bite-Sized Pasta\u003C/b>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Small pastas like ditalini or whole wheat elbow macaroni are great \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">finger foods for toddlers \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and babies. Instead of cooking the pasta al dente, overcook it slightly so it’s soft enough for your little one to enjoy without fully developed teeth. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>Recommended Nurture Life meal\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: In our \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/menu/baby-food/#meal-247-chicken-meatballs-and-pasta\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chicken Meatballs & Pasta\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, we pair soft ditalini pasta with our housemade chicken meatballs for a protein-packed finger food combination. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cb>10. Corn\u003C/b>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have your little one practice self-feeding with this sweet veggie! Get it fresh or frozen, and steam to soften. Corn’s naturally sweet flavor makes it satisfying for babies and toddlers, and the kernels are perfectly sized for little fingers to practice their pincer grasp.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>Recommended Nurture Life meal\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: For a toddler-friendly take on comfort food, serve up our \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/menu/baby-food/#meal-765-turkey-meatloaf-sweet-potato-and-corn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Turkey Meatloaf, Sweet Potato & Corn\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">! Not only rich with protein, our turkey meatloaf has a soft, smooth texture that makes it the perfect early finger food.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cb>11. Green Beans\u003C/b>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Steamed, chopped green beans are a healthy vegetable for your little one to start enjoying. Green beans are great to introduce early: If your baby learns to accept their mildly bitter flavor, they’ll be more likely to enjoy green beans and other healthy, bitter vegetables as they grow older.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cb>12. Zucchini\u003C/b>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diced zucchini is a light vegetable that softens easily with steaming. Leave the skin on for a bit of texture, and pair it with a protein and a healthy carbohydrate for a well-rounded meal. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>Recommended Nurture Life meal\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Our finger-friendly \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/menu/baby-food/#meal-508-ratatouille-pasta\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ratatouille Pasta\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> combines zucchini with eggplant, bell peppers, tomatoes and soft-cooked ditalini pasta. It’s full of homey flavors, vibrant colors and immune-boosting vitamin C!\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cb>Recommended Baby \u003C/b>\u003Cb>Finger Foods\u003C/b>\u003Cb> for Baby-Led Weaning\u003C/b>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some babies start on baby \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">finger foods\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at the beginning of their eating journey, a method called baby-led weaning. This style of introducing food goes straight to self-feeding at around 6 months of age, skipping single-ingredient and combination purees that are spoon-fed to your baby. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best baby-led weaning \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">finger foods\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> should be soft enough that your baby can easily mash them without teeth and big enough that your baby can learn to hold the pieces, even without the pincer grasp (which they will likely develop later). \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Large pieces of soft-cooked vegetables or naturally soft fruits work especially well for baby-led weaning, including:\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cauliflower\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carrots\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sweet potatoes\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bananas\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avocados\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pears\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ripe melons\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cb>Baby Finger Foods\u003C/b>\u003Cb> to Avoid\u003C/b>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While there are many safe finger foods for babies to enjoy, you’ll need to avoid foods that may be too difficult for your baby to chew or too easy for your baby to accidentally swallow whole. Foods that are circular, hard and especially thick, chewy or sticky should be avoided.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some foods that you shouldn’t feed your baby or young toddler as they are developing their eating skills:\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whole grapes, cherries or berries\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hot dogs\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Raw vegetables\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nuts and seeds\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nut butters\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Popcorn\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hard candies or gummies\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marshmallows\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choking risk aside, these last foods should really be avoided for your little one anyway! Research shows that early exposure to sugar can lead to narrower taste preferences and lower-quality nutrition over a lifetime—so it’s never too early to set the stage for your baby’s healthy eating habits.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cb>Starting Your Baby on Finger Foods\u003C/b>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While most babies will develop an interest in self-feeding at about 6 months, it’s up to you as a parent whether you want to grant your child autonomy in this process. Some parents are fans of baby-led weaning, which starts at 6 months, while others like the traditional approach (7-8 month).\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, for baby-led weaning, your child should also be able to sit up and hold their heads up independently. If they’re unable to do so without assistance, it’s best to wait — but don’t wait too long. By year one, most babies should be eating foods similar to the rest of the family, though you’ll likely have to prepare their food separately for the right textures and sizes.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some parents use the number of teeth a baby has as a guide, but that’s not a reliable indication of whether they’re ready for finger foods. Gums are surprisingly strong, and there are various baby finger foods that they can eat even without teeth.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preparing Baby Finger Foods\u003C/span>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the most part, food that you feed your baby should be safe and easy to handle. After all, their fingers aren’t as dexterous as an adult’s, and that means they’ll have to make a fist to properly navigate the task of eating. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Younger babies between 6-8 months will use their whole hand to pick up a piece of food. To help them accomplish this task, baby finger foods should be bigger than the palm of their hand, or about two inches long. Carrots and other long and narrow strips of food work best here.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At around 8-9 months, babies learn the skills to pick up smaller pieces of food with a thumb and forefinger, which means you can start serving smaller foods that would present a significant challenge to younger babies.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another important aspect of finger foods for babies is texture. Too soft and the food will quickly turn to mush during handling. Too hard and it could represent a choking hazard. Leaving the skin on bananas, apples and pears can make them easier to hold, or you can use a crinkle cutter to add texture if a certain food is too tough to handle.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adding spices and herbs to baby finger foods can also be a great way to introduce your baby to more exotic flavors than the same old staples, which can expand their palette and drive a healthy interest in alternative tastes throughout childhood and beyond.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But if you’re not sure what to do with a certain food, try cooking it. Sautéing, steaming, roasting and boiling are but just a few ways to change the flavor profile and texture of a given finger food — though you should be ready for lots of trial and error. With a bit of persistence and experimentation, you’ll be able to find the right combination of food and preparation to make mealtime fun and enjoyable for both you and your child.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How Much Should You Offer?\u003C/span>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While it’s easy as an adult to decide how much to eat, many parents are unsure how much to serve to their child. Food might also make its way across the table onto the floor where it’s difficult to determine what’s been eaten and what was devoted to play. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The good news is that just like adults, babies can manage their own intake of food. All you have to do is make sure that there’s enough yummy and nutritious food available and they’ll take care of the rest, feeding themselves at their own pace until full. As long as you’re serving them a well-balanced diet of baby finger foods, they’ll get all the nutrition they need for their growing bodies and minds.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cstrong>Baby Finger Foods and Safety Precautions\u003C/strong>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most parents already have a good idea of what’s ok during mealtime and what’s not, but here’s a refresher just in case. As mentioned earlier, your baby should always be sitting upright and focused during eating. Lying, slumping and other relaxed forms of eating must be avoided, as well as any eating on the go. Eating’s still a complicated activity for growing babies, so mealtimes should be strictly controlled and enforced.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have other kids in your house, don’t encourage or allow them to feed the baby. Once a baby starts self-feeding, they should be the only ones to put food in their mouth. However, don’t make the mistake of leaving your baby alone with food. If you’re not around, you won’t be able to help out in case of choking. It also goes without saying that you should never feed your baby finger foods that could represent a choking risk.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Difference Between Gagging and Choking\u003C/span>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During the initial stages of starting your baby on finger foods, many parents are rightfully fearful of choking. But gagging or coughing isn’t the same as choking for babies that have accentuated gag reflexes. In fact, gagging while eating is common for babies, and it’s actually pushing forward food that isn’t ready to be swallowed yet. It might be unsettling to watch, but it’ll be a common sight at mealtime.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the other hand, choking is a very real concern. Unlike gagging, choking occurs when food blocks the baby’s airway, prompting a quick cough to clear the blockage. If the baby’s airway is fully blocked by food, you might not hear any sort of coughing as air is unable to escape. That makes it important not to feed your baby finger foods that are hard and liable to get stuck on the way down.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How To Prevent Choking\u003C/span>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since food is the most common cause of infant choking, it’s important to only serve finger foods that babies can eat. That said, babies can and do choke on just about anything, as long as they can grab it and put it in their mouth. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To prevent infant choking, the weaning timeline is crucial. In addition to the 6-8 month guideline for baby finger foods, babies should only be introduced to pureed solid foods after 4 months. Mealtime supervision is also an important consideration — your child should be focused on eating, not playing, walking or running while snacking. Games such as stuffing the mouth and catching food from the air should also be avoided, and the same goes for any small toys and other hazardous objects that might end up in baby’s mouth.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Nurture Life Makes Baby Finger Foods a Breeze\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We at Nurture Life focus on real, wholesome foods at even the youngest ages. Our \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/menus/?navItem=heatable-meals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">baby and toddler meals\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are just as diverse and nutrient-focused as all of our kids meals, only they’re made with a baby’s developmental capabilities in mind. Not just snacks, we provide complete meals that are well-balanced, finger-friendly, and small enough to prevent choking. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have any questions about our ready-to-enjoy baby \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">finger foods for babies\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and toddlers (and what makes them different!), please reach out to us at \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"mailto:support@nurturelife.com\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">support@nurturelife.com\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/?utm_source=blog_internal&utm_medium=display&utm_campaign=conversion&utm_content=best-finger-foods-20191227\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18079 size-large\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CTA-Healthy-Baby-Meals-5-Meals-1024x341.jpg\" alt=\"healthy baby meals\" width=\"1024\" height=\"341\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CTA-Healthy-Baby-Meals-5-Meals-1024x341.jpg 1024w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CTA-Healthy-Baby-Meals-5-Meals-300x100.jpg 300w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CTA-Healthy-Baby-Meals-5-Meals-768x256.jpg 768w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CTA-Healthy-Baby-Meals-5-Meals.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n",{"mobileImage":132,"__typename":137},{"node":133,"__typename":136},{"sourceUrl":134,"__typename":135},"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/best-finger-food-mobile.jpg","MediaItem","AcfMediaItemConnectionEdge","FeaturedImageForMobile",{"node":139,"__typename":144},{"id":140,"link":141,"sourceUrl":142,"altText":143,"__typename":135},"cG9zdDoxODMxMg==","https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/blog/best-finger-foods-babies/best-finger-food-header/","https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/best-finger-food-header-880x450.jpg","baby finger foods | finger foods for babies | Nurture Life","NodeWithFeaturedImageToMediaItemConnectionEdge",{"nodes":146,"__typename":152},[147,148,149,150,151],{"name":25,"slug":26,"__typename":6},{"name":61,"slug":62,"__typename":6},{"name":79,"slug":80,"__typename":6},{"name":97,"slug":98,"__typename":6},{"name":115,"slug":116,"__typename":6},"PostToCategoryConnection",{"edges":154,"__typename":269},[155,207,243],{"node":156,"__typename":206},{"id":157,"name":158,"posts":159,"__typename":205},"dGVybToyMTIy","baby finger foods",{"edges":160,"__typename":204},[161,176,190],{"node":162,"__typename":175},{"id":163,"slug":164,"categories":165,"title":169,"excerpt":170,"featuredImage":171,"__typename":174},"cG9zdDoyMzc5MA==","4-new-finger-foods",{"nodes":166,"__typename":152},[167,168],{"name":25,"slug":26,"id":24,"__typename":6},{"name":43,"slug":44,"id":42,"__typename":6},"4 New Fun & Fresh Finger Foods","\u003Cp>We’ve got four tasty new meals for your littlest gourmand! 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Typically, babies show an interest in self-feeding around 8–10 months of age, but timing will vary based on your child’s development.  Choosing the right baby finger foods can help your little one adapt to this… \u003Ca href=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/blog/best-finger-foods-babies/\">Read More\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n",{"node":241,"__typename":144},{"sourceUrl":242,"__typename":135},"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/best-finger-food-header.jpg",{"node":244,"__typename":206},{"id":245,"name":246,"posts":247,"__typename":205},"dGVybToyMTI1","finger foods",{"edges":248,"__typename":204},[249,258],{"node":250,"__typename":175},{"id":192,"slug":193,"categories":251,"title":199,"excerpt":200,"featuredImage":256,"__typename":174},{"nodes":252,"__typename":152},[253,254,255],{"name":25,"slug":26,"id":24,"__typename":6},{"name":79,"slug":80,"id":78,"__typename":6},{"name":97,"slug":98,"id":96,"__typename":6},{"node":257,"__typename":144},{"sourceUrl":203,"__typename":135},{"node":259,"__typename":175},{"id":123,"slug":125,"categories":260,"title":124,"excerpt":239,"featuredImage":267,"__typename":174},{"nodes":261,"__typename":152},[262,263,264,265,266],{"name":25,"slug":26,"id":24,"__typename":6},{"name":61,"slug":62,"id":60,"__typename":6},{"name":79,"slug":80,"id":78,"__typename":6},{"name":97,"slug":98,"id":96,"__typename":6},{"name":115,"slug":116,"id":114,"__typename":6},{"node":268,"__typename":144},{"sourceUrl":242,"__typename":135},"PostToTagConnection",{"node":271,"__typename":283},{"authorMeta":272,"name":277,"description":278,"avatar":279,"__typename":282},{"avatar":273,"__typename":276},{"node":274,"__typename":136},{"sourceUrl":275,"altText":19,"__typename":135},"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/img43@2x.jpg","AuthorMeta","Lara Field","Lara has been working with Nurture Life since its inception, collaborating with the culinary team on the creation of all menus and recipes to ensure they are nutritionally appropriate and correctly proportioned for every age and stage of a child’s development and providing pediatric nutrition expertise to Nurture Life customers. Lara is the owner/founder of FEED—Forming Early Eating Decisions, a nutrition consulting practice specializing in pediatric nutrition and digestive diseases. Lara has over a decade of experience in clinical practice at two of the top ranked pediatric hospitals in the country, Lurie Children’s Hospital and University of Chicago Medical Center. Lara received her B.S. from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and M.S. and dietetic internship from Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois. Lara truly enjoys the process of eating (and feeding!), from procuring the ingredients at various grocery stores and farmers markets, to organizing her pantry/refrigerator at home to make it easy to select healthy options, to preparing balanced meals with her children. Whether it be a decadent treat to a hearty, home-cooked meal, there is no greater satisfaction for Lara than enjoying food with her family.",{"url":280,"__typename":281},"https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/f9529e44f2106b72c3da8bb75f11fa0d7f564078b974e916a25b5c58e9fa101e?s=96&d=mm&r=g","Avatar","User","NodeWithAuthorToUserConnectionEdge",{"title":285,"metaDesc":286,"opengraphUrl":126,"opengraphTitle":124,"opengraphDescription":286,"opengraphImage":287,"opengraphType":18,"opengraphPublishedTime":288,"opengraphModifiedTime":289,"opengraphSiteName":20,"metaRobotsNoindex":21,"metaRobotsNofollow":22,"twitterDescription":19,"twitterImage":17,"twitterTitle":19,"__typename":290},"Best Baby Finger Foods for Babies & Toddlers | Nurture Life","Introduce your little one to creative flavors, textures and food combinations with these nutritious baby finger foods for babies and toddlers.",{"sourceUrl":242,"__typename":135},"2019-12-26T18:50:37+00:00","2023-11-13T20:16:01+00:00","PostTypeSEO",1751870892206]