Life past baby food
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)
i think this is pretty much the list of things matthew eats too- did kris give this to you lol! we do a lot of the gerber graduate meals for convenience since they are also balanced with a veggie.
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