Are you reaching that milestone that every baby reaches when you realize you no longer want to be fed baby food? Maybe you gave your baby a taste of table food, and now they want to give up baby food cold turkey. If you’re like me, figuring out what to feed your child when he’s not eating baby food can be a daunting and worrying task. My baby was about 8 months old when she decided she didn’t want baby food, or anything resembling baby food, anymore. To my dismay, he left cream of wheat, oatmeal, baby cereal, pretty much everything I depended on to give him for breakfast. So I improvised.
If your baby is of the age where he wants table food, he should already be used to eating pureed fruits and vegetables. Start giving these fruits and vegetables cut into small pieces. My favorite fruit to give my daughter are bananas because they are already quite soft and all you have to do is cut them into small pieces. Also, you can give him grapes as long as you cut them into extra small pieces. Giving a whole grape could cause choking. For breakfast, try some fruit and a grain, like sliced toast or some Cheerios. Just make sure that the fruits are not hard and that a baby without teeth can chew them. This should keep you safe from choking hazards. For lunch, start by giving cooked vegetables or even canned vegetables. See which ones your baby likes, and then go from there. When you are used to eating your vegetables, you can branch out into other food sources. You can make grilled cheese, meatballs, or just buy some spaghetti bones. And you can do the same for dinner.
These are just simple steps to help you transition from baby food to table food without going crazy about how your baby will get the proper nutrition they need. Feel free to deviate from the plan and find what works for your baby!