Finger Foods
Most babies at the age of about seven months are not only able but
are also willing to try out finger foods - if they haven't already.
At first it may take practise to corectly co-ordinate the hand to
mouth movement, but once he's on his way, there's no looking back!
Foods that qualify for finger feeding are those that develop into a
soft consistency after being gummed and are cut into manageable
chunks. Good choices include:
- Bought or homemade rusks
- Grated cheddar cheese or cottage cheese
- Fully ripe bananas
- Bone and skinless flaked fish
- Scrambled or hard-boiled egg (It is suggested that you offer
only the yolk at this stage.)
Because of choking being a hazard, don't give your baby:
- Certain uncooked fruit and vegetables
- Nuts
- Chunks of meat
- Or any foods that don't dissolve in the mouth, or have a high
sodium and additive content.
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