Congrats on making it to the 11th month with your little one! This is a fantastic time to introduce your baby to new flavors and textures while continuing to focus on healthy foods. Here are some fantastic food ideas for your 11 month old baby that they’ll love:
1. Fruits and Vegetables: Offer a variety of fruits and veggies cooked, pureed, or mashed such as sweet potatoes, broccoli, avocado, berries, bananas, and apples.
2. Meat and Sources of Protein: Add in pureed or finely chopped meats like chicken or turkey, beans, tofu, and scrambled eggs.
3. Dairy: Add in yogurts with natural sweeteners and plain cheese.
4. Grains: Oatmeal, rice porridge and toast fingers can be great options.
5. Snack and Others: Offer snack options like apple slices and carrot sticks and let your baby practice their self-feeding skills with easy-to-hold foods like cucumber slices, small cubes of cheese and cut up soft fruits and steamed vegetables.
It’s important that convenience and food safety don’t take a back seat. For ease of use, cook and puree in bulk and freeze individual portions. And, before incorporating any new foods into your baby’s diet, always consult with a pediatrician just in case there are any allergies or intolerances.
Watching your baby take their first bites is a beautiful experience, and with these food ideas, you will be able to ensure your baby is getting the nutrition they need while exploring new flavors and textures!
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