15 Easy Finger Foods for Babies with No Teeth
Best for Babies 10+ Months Old
When Mason’s pediatrician told me earlier this month that I needed to incorporate more finger foods into his diet because he’s such a peanut (not to mention nearly a year old), I sort of panicked. The kid may be 10 months old but he still doesn’t have any teeth, despite months of brutal teething symptoms. How could he possibly handle finger foods more substantial than those melt-in-the-mouth puffs without some horrible choking incident, I wondered?
Of course, I’ve since learned that those mighty little jaws can make quick work of lots of stuff, even cupcakes. So I’ve been focused on coming up with combos of finger foods that taste great together, the same concept that I use when I’m dreaming up new purees for Mason. I dice everything and cook all the veggies and fruits well so they’re super soft and easy for Mason to gum up. Here are my fave ideas — what are yours?
1. Sweet potato and apple
2. Banana and avocado
3. Roast chicken and apple
4. Cheese omelet and turkey-apple sausage
5. Elbow pasta with marinara sauce and foccacia
6. Cheese toast and sweet potato fries
7. Swiss cheese and apricots
8. Mac ‘n’ cheese and beets
9. Green beans and pears
10. Butternut squash and peaches
11. Peas and plums
12. Carrots and apple
13. Banana and cherries
14. Fresh mozzarella and tomato
15. Cheddar cheese and figs
by tiffany
On July 1, 2011 at 12:01 am
i love these ideas my son is ten months old and he is picky with only 2 teeth soo i will try these!!
by Heather
On July 1, 2011 at 9:20 am
Fabulous, Tiffany — thank you! LMK how it goes, and good luck:)
by marci
On July 12, 2011 at 7:30 am
Thanks for this great list. Lucas has 6 teeth now (10 months old) but is very picky with his finger foods. I am going to try some of these.
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On November 3, 2011 at 1:06 pm
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by Heather
On June 12, 2012 at 9:40 pm
Great selections on baby food! Nevertheless, parents should always remember that dental hygiene is important even for very young infants. Even if your child has no teeth yet, according to my teeth whitening dentist in Los Angeles, parents should clean the gums with a soft cloth.
by Mamatomro
On January 6, 2013 at 4:12 pm
My little boy is 8 months so I am looking at what finger foods I can introduce him to as he’s only on purees at this stage & has no teeth. A very useful list – thank you!
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