Infant finger foods

Need some inspiration? We've got 20 finger food ideas for baby led weaning. Sugar free oat bars, crispy baked zucchini and more.

Baby led weaning has risen in popularity over recent years with more and more parents adopting the approach. Find out which foods are the most appropriate for baby at each weaning stage, and which you should avoid altogether.

This Ultimate Guide to Finger Food For Babies gives a long list of finger food ideas and covers the most FAQs with regards to finger food.

Do not be afraid to mix up your baby’s diet, try out and introduce them to new types of fresh healthy food.

Snag this awesome list of food for 1 year olds to toddlers, and the 9, 10, and 11 month old babies in between learning to eat table food.

Aim to include two foods (or more) from different groups below at snack time so baby has a mix of nutrients on offer. (If the food you're offering is something that already has more than one ingredient in it, like a pancake or a smoothie, you don't need to offer additional items—the goal is simply exposure to a range of nutrients over the course of the day.) Nutrition info will vary.

Some babies get teeth very late, but that doesn't mean that they can't go beyond purees and porridges! Here is a list of 50 foods for babies without teeth.

A good rule of thumb is to serve pieces of food that are about the size of a pea to start. This will be easy for baby to pick up and eat and will also reduce any chances of choking. Let your child's unique hunger be your guide for portions (though start small to avoid wasting food)—serving sizes here are just an approximation. And know that the nutrition info here will vary according to which foods you serve.

Inside: These finger food recipes are perfect for babies 9-12 months. Each recipe can be made in advance and is freezer-friendly. Hey mama, you’re absolutely going to LOVE the roundup I have for you today. Each of these finger food recipes are: Easy to make Nutritious Make-ahead Freezer-friendly Baby and toddler-friendly And, most of the recipes only require 4 simple ingredients. Yes, you read that

It’s an exciting milestone when baby is ready for solids. But what should you feed them in the first year? You can’t go wrong with these healthy choices.