Is your older child refusing to eat the peach puree they used to love? Is your baby getting bored with mashed bananas? Are they reaching for your morning muffins instead? You might be about to introduce finger foods. It can be nerve-wracking for a Baby to transition from solid foods to finger foods, especially if they have very few teeth. However, there are many ways to make finger food delicious, nutritious, and safe for Baby. This article will tell you everything about finger foods and when to give them.

Baby is Ready to Eat Finger Foods

Surprise! Babies do not need to have teeth to eat finger foods. Instead, it would help if you looked out for these milestones:

• Good head, neck and trunk support is important when you sit up.
• Shows an interest in eating food
• When fed, open mouth
• Grabs objects with your fingers
• Grabs food with thumb and pointer finger

How much finger food does a baby need?

Small amounts of food are sufficient for tiny tummies. Your baby’s natural hunger and fullness signals will help you know how much food your baby needs. Baby-friendly portions are a great way to help your baby develop these skills. If your baby wants more, it’s okay to give them more. Here are the serving sizes for baby finger food according to the American Academy of Pediatrics

Protein: A quarter to a cup or 2 to 4 ounces of meat, chicken, fish, beans, and tofu.

Fruit: Quarter or a Half Cup, or 2 to 4 Ounces

VegetablesQuarter to half a cup or 2 to 4 ounces

Whole grainsQuarter to half a cup or 2 to 4 ounces (bread, pasta, rice)

Dairy milk Half to three-quarters cup or 4 to 6 ounces

Other dairy products: Quarter or a Half Cup, or 2 to 4 Ounces (yoghurt, cottage, etc.)

Best Baby Finger Foods

Your baby may be able to pick up many different foods using their tiny pincer grip. However, that doesn’t mean they have to eat all. These are the best first foods for babies:

• Made from natural softening or cooked until soft
• Gum or chewing is easy
• It is easy to pick up
• Safely prepared to Prevent choking

Start mixing and matching these 10 finger foods once your baby is ready for development.

Best Baby Finger Food Chopped Eggs

Eggs are quick and easy to prepare, an affordable and delicious snack. They are also good for your baby’s growth and provide choline to help support the brain and eyes. There are so many benefits! You can make a quarter of a scrambled egg or hard-boiled egg for your baby by cutting it up.

Best Baby Finger Food Peanut Butter Puffs

It’s recommended to introduce potentially allergenic foods to your baby at 6 months. Because introducing peanut-containing foods to your baby in the first year lowers the likelihood of them developing a nut allergy. Peanut butter puffs can be used to start peanuts safely with your baby. They are usually made with simple ingredients like peanut butter and cornmeal. A few peanut puffs can be served with 1 to 2 tablespoons of fruit.

Best Baby Finger Food Mixed Veggies

Do you not just love frozen mixed vegetable bags? These bags save you a lot of time and are ready in just minutes. They also have lots of nutrition and make great finger food. Mix the peas and carrots and cook them until tender. Add extra virgin olive oil to taste and sprinkle with basil or garlic. Give your bub a quarter of a cup to munch on.

Best Baby Food  Diced Pancakes

This simple pancake recipe is quick and easy. Mash a medium-sized banana, add an egg, and mix two white whole wheat flour tablespoons. Stir in the cinnamon before baking in a lightly oiled pan until golden brown. Cut them into small pieces so that Baby can pick them up easily. Top a quarter cup of diced pancakes in unsweetened applesauce or yoghurt to make them super moist and delicious.

Chopped Kiwi is the best baby finger food

The Kiwi’s tart and tangy flavours will delight your baby’s taste buds! The Kiwi is full of vitamins C, folate and fibre that Baby needs. Cut the furry fruit into small pieces so your baby can pick them up easily. Try to serve a quarter cup to a full cup. Don’t let Baby resist the tartness! You can give your baby as many exposures t