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Use this list of safe, nutritious, and easy to eat finger foods for baby<\/strong> to help you know exactly what to offer at meals and snacks. Plus, find the best first finger foods, tips, and visuals broken down by food group!<\/em><\/p>\n

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After baby starts solids<\/a> and is ready to move onto finger foods, it can be hard to know what to serve and how to serve it. <\/p>\n

This list of finger foods for baby will cover some great first finger foods to start with then set you up with plenty of healthy options from each food group.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Each of these baby finger foods<\/a> are easy to prepare and serve. They are flavorful and nutritious too, increasing the chances that baby will actually enjoy eating them!<\/p>\n

(You may also like more info on starting solids here<\/a> and the best foods to start with if doing baby-led weaning foods<\/a> or purees with baby.)<\/p>\n

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Best First Finger Foods<\/h2>\n

When baby is around 9 months, you\u2019ll notice that they\u2019re able to pick up smaller pieces of food with two fingers. This is known as the \u201cpincer grasp\u201d and is a sign that they\u2019re ready to start finger foods. <\/p>\n

To be clear, when I say \u201cfinger foods\u201d I mean small pieces of food that a baby (or toddler) can feed themselves.<\/p>\n

Here are some of my favorite ones to start with that are all super soft, safe to eat, and easy to pick up.<\/p>\n

TIP:<\/strong> You can serve the tofu, ground meat, or meatballs in veggie puree from a pouch or a simple marinara sauce for extra moisture and flavor. Learn more about how and why to introduce peanut butter<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Finger Foods for Baby: Fruits and Veggies<\/h2>\n

Some of my favorite early fruits and veggies to serve babies including the following ideas.<\/p>\n

TIP:<\/strong> A good rule is to serve pieces of food that are about the size of a pea to start and soft enough that they are easy to squish between your fingers. This will be easy for baby to pick up and eat and will also reduce chances of choking.<\/p>\n

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Finger Food Ideas: Carbohydrates<\/h2>\n

Offering complex carbohydrates can provide fiber, a variety of textures, B vitamins, and more. Try these with your baby.<\/p>\n

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Finger Food Ideas: Proteins<\/h2>\n

Offering proteins<\/a> will continue to expose baby to a range of nutrients. These are my go-tos for babies newer to finger foods<\/a>\u2014and toddlers, too.<\/p>\n

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Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n
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How can I serve toast to my baby?<\/strong> <\/p>\n

Lightly toast bread then dice and top with a moist spread such as Chia Jam, applesauce, or apple butter. This will help the bread be easy to chew and not stick to the roof of their mouth.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

Do I need to avoid salt for babies?<\/strong> <\/p>\n

It is recommended to mostly avoid salt for babies, so if you are making food to share, you can remove a portion for baby and then salt the food for the rest of the family.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

What are the best baby-led weaning foods?<\/strong> <\/p>\n

Avocado, sweet potato, chicken thighs, roasted vegetables, and more are some of the best baby-led weaning foods<\/a> to cut into finger-size strips.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Best Tips for Success<\/h2>\n
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I\u2019d love to hear any questions you may have, or if you have foods that your babies enjoy that I didn\u2019t include here. Chime in below in the comments!<\/p>\n

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