Finger Foods for Toddlers and Babies
Tips for Introducing Finger Foods to Your Baby
Introducing your baby to finger foods can get messy, and there will be some trial and error. Here are a few tips for easing them into this new self-feeding phase:
- Start with softer foods: Since your baby may not have teeth yet, you’ll want to start them off with soft foods that are easy to chew. Give your little one easy finger foods like our Mac & Cheese or Alfredo Mini Pasta.
- Introduce foods gradually: Avoid overwhelming your child with large quantities of food. Start by putting a few Baby Finger Foods on their high-chair tray and giving them time to grip and maneuver the food into their mouths.
- Add variety: Some little ones can be picky eaters and may not be interested in the foods you initially give them. You shouldn’t let that deter you from finger foods altogether. Instead, try to present them with various food options and see what excites their tastebuds the most.
What are the benefits of finger foods for my baby’s development?
Finger foods encourage self-feeding, improve fine motor skills like the pincer grasp, and help your baby transition from purees to solid foods. They also promote sensory development through touch, taste, and texture exploration.
Nurture Life takes care of all the tedious aspects of preparing nutritious finger foods for your little one, from coming up with meal ideas to sourcing the finest ingredients.
Our meal plan and delivery services for toddler finger foods offer a variety of benefits.
- Balanced nutrition: Our registered dieticians design each meal with a good portion of vegetables, proteins, and whole grains to ensure balanced nutrition for toddlers and babies.
- All-natural ingredients: Our meals are made with organic ingredients that are highly nutritious for your growing child. We keep the meals interesting with different flavors, textures, and various options for picky eaters to try.
- Made fresh: Our skilled chefs prepare the meals when you place the order. On top of sourcing high-quality ingredients, we ensure you get fresh, nutritious finger foods every time.
- Unmatched convenience: Leave all the meal planning and cooking to us and enjoy the convenience of serving healthy baby meals within 1 minute!
At what age can I introduce finger foods to my baby?
You can typically start introducing finger foods when your baby shows readiness signs, such as sitting up unassisted, showing interest in food, or using a pincer grasp to pick up small objects. This is usually around 7-9 months of age.
Are finger foods safe for babies without teeth?
Yes! Our finger foods are designed to be soft and easy to chew, even for babies without teeth. We use baby-friendly textures to ensure they can safely enjoy their meals.
How are the meals delivered, and are they fresh?
Our meals are made fresh to order by our chefs and delivered straight to your door. They arrive in insulated packaging to ensure they stay fresh until you’re ready to refrigerate or heat them.
Customer Favorites: Finger Foods
Spaghetti Bites with Meatballs & Broccoli: Bites of chicken meatballs, ditalini pasta tossed in a veggie-filled red sauce and tiny broccoli florets
Beef Meatloaf with Broccoli & Squash: Savory, antibiotic-free bites of beef meatloaf, broccoli & organic butternut squash
Chicken Meatballs with Mini Pasta: Roasted antibiotic-free chicken meatballs with finger-friendly ditalini pasta
Here’s How Our Plans Work:
1. CHOOSE YOUR MEALS
Our menu features a variety of delicious finger foods for toddlers and babies that you can choose from.
2. WE COOK & DELIVER
Our meals are made to order by the chefs in our kitchen and delivered straight to your door every week. You can skip, pause, or cancel the plan at any time.
3. EAT. LOVE. REPEAT
Serve up our nutritious finger foods in just 1 minute.
Can I customize my meal plan for picky eaters?
Absolutely! Our menu offers a variety of options, so you can select meals based on your child’s preferences. We also have allergen-friendly and balanced choices to meet your baby’s nutritional needs.
Not sure which meals to choose?
Check out our Fill My Box option! Fill My Box is perfect for parents who want a hassle-free way to provide their little ones with nutritious and delicious meals. This curated selection includes a mix of our customers’ favorite Finger Foods, ensuring every bite is a hit with your kids.
Finger foods mark a critical time in your baby’s development when they start self-feeding and leave purees behind. The perfectly sized foods engage your child’s senses, from touch to taste, helping them develop biting, chewing, coordination, and other fine motor skills like the pincer grasp. At Nurture Life, we help you make the most of this pivotal developmental milestone by providing nutritious, fresh, and convenient Baby Finger Foods.
Browse Our Finger Foods for Toddlers and Babies
Nurture Life provides fresh, nutritious meals to support various stages of your child’s development. Our other offerings include Kids Meals, Super Sammies, Oaties, Smoothies, and Mighty Bites. Browse our finger foods and choose a meal plan that works for you. We will deliver the meals to your door fresh and ready to heat up and serve!