I love it when babies get to the age where they can begin feeding themselves.  Kelvin got to that point a few months ago and it takes a lot of pressure off me right before meal time.  Instead of him screaming at me from his high chair while I scramble to heat up his baby food, he can be happily eating finger foods while I get the rest of his food ready.  It also helps to entertain him longer when we’re eating out (meaning I don’t break into hives when we receive wedding invitations…Kelvin’s mealtime behavior is much more low-key, even if it is messier!)

Here are some great first finger foods:

• Dry cereal, like cheerios
• Breadsticks or small pieces of toast
• Dry pancakes, cut into bite sized pieces
• Sliced bananas
• Sliced apples
• Small cheese cubes
• Pieces of cooked, whole-grain pasta
• Small pieces of cooked vegetables

The possibilities are endless!!  What are your favorite finger foods for your baby?

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