We hope for wisdom from our physicians, this one seems to be lacking.
"Starch" is an old word for carbohydrates IIRC. This physician is bent 
on creating the dependancy/addiction with which we have so much trouble.

My guess is that a 7 month old baby needs no more carbohydrates than are 
in Mother's milk.

William



susan holtz wrote:
> HI, all.
> So my doctor has recommended "starchy finger foods" as a next step up from
> purees for my 7-month old. She says *only* starchy, no vegetables or fruit.
> You can guess how I feel about this. I know that I am not about to give her
> cheerios or those overprocessed "puffs" that they market as babies' first
> chewables, but I am wondering if there is some validity to the idea that
> first finger food should basically dissolve in the mouth. So is there
> anything else I can give in lieu? My own "bread" products are made out of
> coconut or nuts-- I am not as strict paleo as some of you, and I do make
> cookies out of almond flour and honey from time to time... but... again, not
> appropriate for a baby...
> any ideas?
> thanks!
> susan
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