I gave my kids mashed avocado... sometimes I'd grate a soft/hard-boiled egg with the avocado.... mashed bananas and other soft fruits... always nicely presented.

I'd imagine you could experiment with various paté like consistencies of various ingredients.

At seven months old their taste receptors are not fully developed as yet still... I'd only give my child food which I found palatable.

Dedy

 



----- Original Message ----
From: susan holtz <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Tuesday, 7 October, 2008 23:48:45
Subject: "starchy finger foods" for babies

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