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Lets see what i have lined up for Abby’s platter…She’s been pretty adventurous and using her hands to grab and feel everything in her way!

Snack-snacks …….i actually got this list from a parenting site.Very helpful:)

• Breads, Cereals and Grains
• Cooked whole wheat pasta (small shells or twists)
• Dry, unsweetened cereal without nuts
• Whole grain toast, waffle, or French toast strips (good with veggie or fruit purees)
• Crisp crackers and Graham crackers
• Soft cooked brown rice, pressed into a small ball
• Bagels (stale ones are great for teething)
• Tender, homemade, whole grain mini-muffins

• Fruits and Vegetables
• Soft, ripe or cooked fruit wedges: kiwi, pear, apple, banana, peach, nectarine, mango, papaya (be sure to peel)
• Membrane-peeled oranges or tangerines for older babies
• Dried fruit soaked or cooked until soft
• Fork-mashed, cooked green peas
• Vegetable strips (1′ x 3″) cooked until soft: sweet potato, broccoli, potato, parsnip, zucchini, asparagus tips, carrot
• Ripe avocado slices

• Dairy and Protein Foods
• Grated mild cheese (Edam, Monterey Jack or Cheddar)
• Cottage or ricotta cheese in small lumps
• Soft-cooked, fork-smashed dry beans
• Chopped, hard-cooked egg (yolk only for under age one)
• Small slices of firm tofu
• Mini meat or chicken balls, or small slices of meat loaf
• Cottage cheese and pear puree finger sandwiches
• Peanut butter thinned with mashed banana
• Flaked fish or Healthy fish sticks
• Cooked Garden Burgers cut into slices

• Fats, Oils and Sweets
• For needed fat: buttered bread, peanut butter crackers.
• Avoid candy and other empty-calorie foods.

CHOKING HAZARDS: hard candy, chips, olives, popcorn, hot dogs, hard vegetable pieces, grapes, raisins, cherries and nuts. Potentially dangerous foods should be sliced small.