finger foods

This week I decided to introduce M to some finger foods. At first it was to keep him busy because he no longer wanted to sit still during meal times. But after doing some reading I realized I was kinda 'behind' in this department. Finger foods help him with eye and hand coordination, using his pinchers and exposing him to new textures and foods. Teaching him some independence is always a plus too! I started with bananas, cut into chunks but he couldn't grasp them. I decided to roll them in some crushed cheerios and they were a hit. He then wanted the full banana, so I caved and let him go at it! Since then we have tried sweet potatoes and real potatoes, apples, and strawberries! All organic and made by yours truly!

This is making meal times easier on me and messier on him, but thats what being a baby is all about!