If you’re going down the baby led weaning route, the key is picking foods that are finger friendly. Have a look at these 14 brilliant finger foods to try.
3) Steamed broccoli florets
The texture of broccoli is great for babies and their tree-like shape is ideal for your baby to pick up and hold. What’s more, broccoli is rich in vitamin C, which your body needs to absorb iron.Mini Edam cheeses are great – simply slice into sticks. Cheese provides an excellent source of calcium, which your baby needs for strong bones and teeth.Chicken or turkey is a good place to start. As your baby gets better at chewing, you can move onto pieces of lean lamb or beef.
Remember that for your baby, food is fun, so they are likely to spend a lot of time playing with their food before they eat it. Don't worry, this is normal. Try and offer your baby a variety of different foods but don't overwhelm them.Before you start baby-led weaning, it's important to understand the NHS advice when it comes to weaning your six-month-old baby with solid food.
Wait until your baby is ready - before you start baby-led weaning your baby should be able to stay in a seated position and hold their head steadily.Ask the expert:Ideally a baby needs to be around 6 months before they are able to take more solid pieces of food, as is more typical with a Baby Led Weaning Approach.
At around 6 months, the tongue thrust starts to become more integrated and so you'll find that baby is able to swallow more foods around then. Baby will start to develop more skills around eating from around 6 months too. This means they gradually learn how to move food around in their mouth and start chomping and chewing foods as they are offered and experience more variety. Initially soft, well cooked veggies that squidge between your finger and thumb are best for baby.
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