10 great finger foods for baby-led weaning (video)

Baby-led weaning: 10 great finger foods

1. Well-cooked vegetable sticks. Try carrots, zucchinis, sweet potatoes.
2. Interesting shapes and textures: broccoli florets, cauliflower, baby sweetcorn.
3. Chunks of soft fruit: banana, ripe pear, kiwi, melon.
4. Chunky strips of poached chicken or mini meatballs.
5. Breadsticks, pita fingers, toasted soldiers – all great snacks.
6. Pasta: fusilli or penne are easiest to grab.
7. Rice rolled into balls (makes it easier to eat).
8. Cucumber served from the fridge (if your baby is teething).
9. Sticks of cheese.
10. Dry cereal (great for pincer practice).