As everyone is aware of by now, Ian has started eating table foods now. It’s gotten to the point where he doesn’t even like regular baby food anymore. I can give him some and he’ll take a little of it, but as soon as Jesse or I sit down with food, he’s right there all hungry again. So now I’m looking for good lunchtime meals. It’s been so long since I actually made myself lunch that I’ve sorta forgot what it entails. I’ve picked up some things that I think Ian should be able to eat, but I’m looking for more suggestions. I’ve already received some help, so if there’s something I’m missing, please chime in.

  • Applesauce
  • Cottage Cheese
  • Sliced soft lunch meat (towards 1 yr)
  • Toast (w/grape jelly)
  • Crackers
  • Graham Crackers
  • Rice
  • Spaghetti (Noodles and Sauce)
  • Cooked Frozen Peas/corn
  • Boca Burgers (really good idea, cut into pieces)
  • Boca Chix patties
  • Watermelon (fresh food feeder)
  • Cantaloupe (fresh food feeder)
  • Bananas
  • Soft Granola Bars (fruit center)
  • Mashed Potatoes
  • Baked Apple (easy in microwave/toaster oven)
  • Mac n Cheese
  • Oatmeal
  • Biscuits
  • Hard Bread
  • Soups/Stews (just make sure the pieces are cut)

I was also given these suggestions for when Ian started 3rd foods, but he’s way past that.

  • Canned Foods: (microwave for 20 seconds the warm ones)
  • Green beans
  • Cream corn (nutritional value?)
  • Peaches
  • Mixed veggies (potatoes, carrots etc, good with shredded cheese)
  • Diced/cut carrots (cut these smaller-carrots are slippery)
  • Pears
  • New Potatoes
  • Peas
  • Ravioli (cut smaller of course)
  • Gerber Pasta Pick-ups (cut smaller)