Toddler Finger Food Recipes

What kid doesn't love to eat with his hands? Give him a break from utensils, and serve up these easy, yummy bites for dinner.

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Get dinner on the table fast with these fresh recipe ideas your whole family will love.

Toss out the junk food and start making snack time fun again! Check out these 20 kid-friendly ingredients that make great snacks, plus an easy recipe for each one.

Nothing's more fun than food on a stick. We came up with grilled and no-cook skewer combos that even picky eaters will go for.

Studies show that babies become more adaptable eaters when they eat foods prepared for the whole family. Renee Lessen, a clinical nutritionist at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, says, "As long as your family is eating well, there is no reason why your baby shouldn't have what you're having." Most dinners can be easily tailored to food fit for Baby, saving time and money and adding a seat at the table for the littlest family member.

When your kid is hungry, look no further than these nutritious, mom-approved snacks.

These one-dish dinners feature kid-favorite flavors and ingredients, making them perfect for family dinners.

Invite your guests to mingle and munch on these tasty appetizers while you put the finishing touches on Thanksgiving dinner!

Make tweaks to your kids' favorite foods until they evolve into dinners the whole family will eat. Ready to stop being a short-order cook? Dig in!

Watch for these milestones to occur between 18-24 months.

Extra vitamins, just the right amount of calories, and easy to make -- these munchies are absolutely perfect for little kids and busy moms.

Get your kids off to a good and healthy start -- without any fuss.

Trust us -- we know these top tips work! We tapped the experts -- Parents.com readers, who swear by each and every one.

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The one time you're actually supposed to eat more -- and now it suddenly seems like every food is off limits. Here, the final word on which foods to skip and which ones are A-OK during pregnancy.

Keep it simple with these easy ideas to make school lunches healthy and fun.

Your mom mission this school year: Pack nutritious lunches for your child every single day. Our healthy sandwich selects will get you on your way.

Quick, delicious meals to make on nights when you're crazy-busy.

The key to making weeknight dinners a breeze is finding recipes that allow you to prep components in advance. Taking an hour on Sunday to tackle some preliminary chopping and cooking will save you precious time during the week.

Follow our age-by-age growth chart to see the average height and weight your children should have as they grow from baby to big kid.

Our slow-cooker fare is everything you wanted in a weeknight dinner: It's easy, kid-friendly, and packed with important vitamins and minerals.

These super healthy snack ideas are easy to make and even more fun to eat.