First foods I gave my kids were (I'm not strict paleo either):
Runny Egg yolks
Plain yoghurt (home made)
Banana (initially mashed with a little bit of yoghurt)
Once they were eating that OK I added in pre-chewed lamb (it was cooked).
Plus some lamb stews made with stock and blended - the stew did have sweet
potato in it.

Regards,
Craig.


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Sent: 8 October 2008 9:49 AM
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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