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10 Healthy finger foods that your baby will love

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10 Healthy finger foods that your baby will love10 Healthy finger foods that your baby will love

Here's a list of 10 finger foods that are not only tasty, but are also packed with vitamins and minerals that boost your child's health!

Once you wean your child off milk and start them on solids, it's important to choose foods that are not only tasty, but also packed full of nutrition. Here's a list of 10 healthy finger foods that your baby will love!

1. Banana slices

10 Healthy finger foods that your baby will love

Banana slices are tasty, soft, and very nutritious, which makes it a very good finger food to give your child.

2. Avocado slices

10 Healthy finger foods that your baby will love

Just like bananas, avocados are full of nutrition and are also easy for babies to eat.

3. Peaches

10 Healthy finger foods that your baby will love

Instead of giving your little one sweets, why not give them delicious peach chunks instead?

4. Chicken

10 Healthy finger foods that your baby will love

Shredded chicken is an easy way of introducing your child to meat. Just make sure that the chicken is cooked well since undercooked chicken can be a breeding ground for parasites and bacteria such as salmonella.

5. Macaroni or small pasta

10 Healthy finger foods that your baby will love

Macaroni or pasta is another convenient finger food that you can give to your child. You can add some healthy sauces to make it tastier too. Just make sure that the pasta is soft, and it's cut into small pieces so that your child won't choke on it.

6. Carrot slices

10 Healthy finger foods that your baby will love

Carrots are tasty and have a lot of vitamin A, which helps prevent night blindness and helps your child's vision. Make sure that the carrots are cut into small bite-sized pieces. You can also boil them to soften them before giving to your little one.

7. Tofu

 10 Healthy finger foods that your baby will love

Tofu is a good source of protein, and it's pretty low in fat. Tofu is also pretty soft and you can mix it with other foods to give a boost of nutrition.

8. Cheese slices

10 Healthy finger foods that your baby will love

Cheese is not only tasty, it's also very nutritious for your child since it contains a lot of calcium, protein, and other important vitamins and minerals. Kids also love cheese, so it's a good food for them to snack on!

9. Fish

10 Healthy finger foods that your baby will love

Fish, especially tilapia which is low in mercury, is a good source of protein, iron, and iodine for your little one. Just make sure to give them small bites, and remove the bones before giving to your little one.

10. Peas

10 Healthy finger foods that your baby will love

Peas have lot of manganese, vitamin K, phosphorus, and folate which makes it a very good food to give your little one.

Source: parenting.com

READ: 14 Best Foods To Boost Your Child’s Overall Health

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