Early teething food

Re: Early teething food

• Bigboobsmcgee member

  February 2016

  Veggies are a great idea. You should GET good about keeping them in the house because you should ALL be eating them

  Buy some fresh ones each week and steam them. My kids always loved broccoli as babies. Or try avocado.

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• NurseRieger member

  February 2016

  Peel and chop fresh carrots and steam them until they're soft enough to mash with a fork. she can pick them up with her hands and eat them. Baked sweet potatoes mashed with breastmilk or formula are good. Zucchini and yellow squash are in season and good chopped and steamed too. Even though she has teeth avoid choking hazard foods like grapes and hot dogs.

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• MoshiMoshi7 member

  February 2016

  We found that avocado was a big hit at that age. I also second steamed sweet potatoes and zucchini. I would bake or steam apple slices until they were mushy and let him gnaw on those.

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• AKOL0 member

  February 2016

  I also hate the fact that she can't eat all of the food. So if I give her a banana, she'd eat part but I'm stuck with not knowing to do with the rest. So far I've eaten the rest, but some days I'd rather have something else. lol. Like I stated before, my husband and I are very bad at keeping fruit and vegetables in the house. Any suggestions?
  

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• wintersong member

  February 2016 edited February 2016

  AKOL0 said:

  I also hate the fact that she can't eat all of the food. So if I give her a banana, she'd eat part but I'm stuck with not knowing to do with the rest. So far I've eaten the rest, but some days I'd rather have something else. lol. Like I stated before, my husband and I are very bad at keeping fruit and vegetables in the house. Any suggestions?
  

  I think you just need to get better at keeping fruits and vegetables in the house. And if you lo doesn't eat the whole banana, put it in the fridge until tomorrow. (i actually just eat it, I like bananas) 
  
  We like:
  - soft peaches and pears
  - steamed sweet potatoes, carrots, cauliflower, squash (often we can buy veggies frozen)
  - toast pieces
  - smoothies...yogurt with pretty much any fruit or veggie. He really like pears and peas. 
  - blackberries 
  - very tender chicken
  - salmon 
  - hard boiled egg (at first just the yolks, now everything after about 8 mos) 
  - pasteurized cheese (after about 8 mos)
  
  After six months I pretty much fed my lo anything he could handle. His digestion was mature enough. I waited on cows milk until 1 and major allergens like peanut butter. My pediatrician was more conservative, recommended waiting on any dairy until 8 mos. 

  

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• _beckywhite_ member

  September 2024

  At 7 months, her digestive system is still developing, so it's wise to proceed cautiously. However, there are some nutritious options you can consider to expand her diet safely.
  
  Boiled, mashed vegetables like sweet potatoes, and butternut squash can be great first foods. They're soft, easy to digest, and packed with essential vitamins and minerals. Even if you don't always have fresh veggies on hand, frozen options can work just as well - just be sure to cook them throughly.
  
  You can also try soft, cooked fruits like pears, peaches, or applesauce. These provide natural sweetness and fiber. Stick to single-ingredient purees at first to monitor how her tummy handles them.
  
  Lastly, consider incorporating protein-rich foods like well-cooked, finely shredded chicken or mashed beans. These nutrient-dense options will support her growth and development.
  
  The key is to introduce new foods slowly, one at a time, and watch for any signs of digestive discomfort. With a little creativity, you can expand her menu while keeping her comfort and nutrition as the top priorities. Let me know if you have any other questions!

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