Soft Foods

Peeled Fruits: Sliced bananas Sliced kiwi Sliced berries Sliced grapes Sliced mango/papaya Cubed peaches/nectarines/apricots Proteins: Cheese sticks Sliced fish sticks Hard boiled eggs Soft meat sticks Cooked beans Firm tofu cubes Sliced veggie burgers Cubed avocado Quiche slices

Steamed Vegetables: Broccoli spears Cut green beans/snap peas Peas Sliced zucchini/squash Sweet potatoes slices Starches: Bread sticks Crackers Sliced toast Dry cereal Sliced muffins Cooked pasta

Chewable Foods for More Mature Eaters

Peeled Fruits: Orange slices Apple slices Pear slices Pineapple slices Dried/freeze-dried fruits Proteins: Sliced soft sausages (no casing) Chicken pieces Sliced cheese/meat raviolis Cheese quesadilla/crepe Pizzas

Peeled Vegetables: Sliced carrots Sliced celery Sliced bell peppers Pea pods Cubed cucumber Starches: Bagels with spreads French toast slices Pancake slices

Consult your pediatrician before starting finger foods and discuss the appropriate foods and the latest information on allergies and the appropriate ages to introduce certain foods. Always supervise your child with finger foods.