Babies aged 7-9 months can start eating snacks, including packaged cereals, cookies, yogurt, and fruit purees, or sliced fruit and cheese. Parents should choose safe, nutritious options and avoid choking hazards. Homemade snacks are also an option.
Around seven to nine months, babies develop the ability to grip and chew certain foods, skills that allow them to start eating snacks throughout the day. At this stage, first-time parents may be wondering what types of baby food snacks are best for their baby. In fact, there are many different types of baby food snacks, from packaged cereals, cookies, yogurt, and fruit purees to simple items like sliced fruit or cheese. When choosing baby food snacks, it is important to select items that are safe and do not pose a choking hazard.
Whole grain packaged cereals are among the most popular baby food snacks, largely due to the fact that they are easily portable and require no preparation or refrigeration. Many parents keep a small bag or container of cereal in their baby’s diaper bag so they always have a snack on hand. Cookies produced by baby food manufacturers offer a cereal-like texture and convenience. Generally, these cookies contain less sugar and have a milder flavor than regular cookies.
Other popular packaged snacks for children include yogurt and fruit purees that have been specially formulated to suit a child’s tastes and nutritional needs. Because these foods don’t require chewing, they can be a good option for babies who are just starting to snack. They can also provide practice for older children who are learning to feed themselves. On the flip side, yogurt and fruit purees may need to be refrigerated, and they can prove to be a messy choice for self-feeding kids.
Baby food snacks don’t have to come from a package. In fact, many foods that are commonly enjoyed by adults can be given to children when they’re ready to start snacking. For example, many children like berries or vegetables, such as bananas, avocados, or cooked sweet potatoes, that have been chopped up. Delicate cheeses such as mozzarella or Colcan also be cut into very small pieces and offered as a snack.
Whether a parent opts for packaged or homemade foods, when choosing baby food snacks, a child’s health should be of primary concern. Parents should ensure children are getting a range of nutrients by varying snacks and should avoid choosing products that contain large amounts of artificial additives, sugar or fat. Finally, children should only be offered snacks that they are able to chew or chew easily, and foods should be cut into small pieces when necessary to avoid choking.
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