What finger foods to start with?

[Anonymous]

Our baby is 6.5 months old.
What are some good finger foods to start him off with?

[Anonymous]

Chopped banana
Sweet potato
squash
green beans

I would stick to these for awhile. I think he may be a little young still.

[Anonymous]

I thought 6 months is too early to begin finger foods, but not so according to the Baby Center and our PED. Baby should begin now, they say. However, the foods that they suggest, we believe, are too difficult at this stage: cheerios, cooked pasta. Other than bananas, we can't think of anything.

[Anonymous]

I would go with smashed veggies (potatoes, peas, green beans, squash, pumpkins, and cauliflower). You can also try fruits (bananas, strawberries, and peaches). In terms of easy to handle foods...try rice, pasta, crackers, and cheerios.