All Fruit Popsicle Treats

All Fruit Popsicle Treats

In the summer when it’s hot, my son looks forward to waking up from his nap and enjoying a frozen Popsicle treat outside with his mama or papa. A great way to get in another serving of fruit, popsicles is fun to eat and cooling on a hot summer day.

Sweet Potato Cake

Sweet Potato Cake

Babies love sweet potatoes. Brightly colored and packed with beta carotene and other vitamins recipes using sweet potatoes for babies eating finger food will be pleasing to their palate as well as to their eyes.

Finger Food for Babies Apple Oat Mini Muffins

Finger Food for Babies Apple Oat Mini Muffins

There are many recipes for muffins but a lot of them are not as nutritious as required when considering what to make for a baby eating finger food. Too many recipes for muffins, although delicious, contain a large quantity of sugar, making them tasty and appealing to an adult, but not necessary as healthy for a growing baby or toddler.

Breaded Protein Slices

Breaded Protein Slices

There are many creative and fun recipes to attempt when introducing baby to the new and exciting world of solid food. Finger food is important to serve baby at this critical stage of development in order for him or her to practice the finger pincer grasp skill and to gain a little independence experimenting with feeding him or herself.

Finger Food for Babies – Baked Vegetable Fingers

Finger Food for Babies – Baked Vegetable Fingers

When baby begins to show interest in and eat solid food on a regular basis, it is time to start trying out some new recipes that will be fun and tasty for your child as they practice using self feeding with finger foods.

Finger Food for Babies Chicken Nuggets

Finger Food for Babies Chicken Nuggets

There are many recipes to try out once your baby has reached the developmental stage where they are showing interest in solid food. When cooking for a baby it is important to remember their palates are sensitive and they do not need a lot of seasoning, nor should you use a lot of unnecessary ingredients that serve no nutritional purpose.