What are some more solids I can feed my 9 month old?

Question

She is no longer being breastfed but does have a sippy cup with formula in it in the morning and a bottle right before bed. The rest of the time she has water in a sippy cup. She's 3 solid meals a day since she was 6 months and has a snack at 3ish which is a jar of baby food or a yogurt. I just want some other ideas on solids I can feed her.

At the moment she has cut up steamed veggies, mashed potatoes, banana, toasted bread torn into little bits, overcooked pasta/veggies, little pieces of meat that are small enough to swallow without needing to chew, grated cheese, grated carrots, tiny pieces of fruit, peas, yoghurt, egg yolks, noodles, rice, bread, crackers and cereals.

I'm just interested in what you feed your baby so I can get some more ideas.

Answer 1

cut to size peach,plum,grapes,strawberrys, cereal, rusks,bread, cucumber, beans,hot dogs, cheese, baby crisps,rice pudding, custard, bread sticks, cream cheese  triangles, potatoe waffle, tinned fruit, boiled skinned potatoe, baked potatoe, (not the skin) jelly

Answer 2

sounds like a great variety to me! I also have a 9 month old & you actually gave me some ideas lol..sorry I couldnt help more :/

Answer 3

Anything small and soft.   My kids ate pretty much what we ate but just cut very small.  They were both self feeding at that point.

Answer 4

My daughter's pediatrician told me she can eat anything that an adult can just in smaller peices or purified. But no fish and cow's milk.

Answer 5

chocolate, buttered toast, quavers (they disolve easily and they love them).

Basically anything that is not dangerous.

why are people giving me thumbs down for this ?

Answer 6

At that age mine liked tiny bits of ham or chicken...and fish fingers with the breadcrumbs cut off!

Answer 7

when my 3 where that age I used to cook extra on Sundays then liquidise it up and put it into very small pots or ice cube containers after a couple of weeks they could have roast chicken one day roast lamb the next etc, all fresh veg at the( beginning) before being frozen , same goes for home made crumbles with custard, no need to buy baby food at all just cook in stead and freeze it.

Answer 8

I think that this website has a lot of great recipes/info about foods and babies....

http://www.wholesomebabyfood.com/

That is not a lot of formula for a nine-month old, so I would be making sure that the rest of her diet is high in fat. At this age, she needs it. Foods like avocado, whole milk yogurt, cottage cheese, etc....

Answer 9

My son is 9 and 1/2 months old and he eats everything. As long as it is small enough that he isn't going to choke, I let him eat it. He doesn't get spicy foods or anything like that, but he does eat just about everything now.  

Answer 10

here is a site with a couple recipes that my son eats:

http://www.dialadietitian.org/nutrition/...

Meal Suggestions

Breakfast:

Oatmeal: Start with any unsweetened oats. Make it with breast milk, formula, water, or even juice. For some variety, stir in banana slices or jarred or home-steamed fruit, such as pears or apples.

Pancakes or waffles: Try to use a whole-grain mix. Add just a bit of wheat germ for a health boost. For some variety, top with pureed fruit -- avoid sugary (and non-nutritious) syrup.

Eggs: Only serve yolks -- whites are an allergen. Add a tablespoon of cottage cheese and scramble. For some variety, turn eggs into a lunch by mixing in mashed tofu or a softened vegetable.

Lunch:

Grilled cheese: Use whole-wheat bread, shredded cheese (which melts easily), and a little butter. Cut the sandwich into bites before serving. For some variety, try using two cheese, such as cheddar and mozzarella, or adding a thinly sliced avocado.

Yogurt: Stick to unsweetened yogurt -- babies don't know any better. For flavor, add jarred or home-steamed fresh fruit. For some variety, try stirring in wheat germ and combining several fruits for new tastes.

Sandwich: Avoid peanut butter, which is an allergen. Use very soft bread and cut off the crusts. For some variety, try cooked egg yolks, avocado, hummus, and cream cheese as the "middle" ingredients.

Soup: Broil broth with soft veggies and noodles. Serve lukewarm -- not hot -- and only a little at a time. For some variety, add mashed beans, well-shredded meats, or shredded cheese.

Macaroni and cheese: Try making it from scratch: toss soft, whole-wheat noodles cooked in broth with butter and shredded cheese. For some variety, stir in pureed green vegetables, such as peas, spinach, or broccoli, or mix with mashed beans or shredded meat.

Dinner:

Baked potato: Remove the potato from its skin and mash in butter, cheese, and soft veggies. Or put it through a mini food processor with veggies, cheese, butter, and broth. For some variety, try a mix of sweet and white potatoes, or mash in tofu, meats, and beans.

Pasta/rice/couscous: Run it through a mini food processor with a sauce. If you're using a package, use the seasoning sparingly. For some variety, add cooked veggies, such as zucchini and squash or well-shredded meats.

Lasagna: Put the filling (cheese, spinach, meat, and/or sauce) through a food processor. No-cook noodles and bottled sauce can speed up the preparation. For some variety, experiment with different cheeses, veggies, and meats in the filling.

The family dinner: Don't be intimidated -- if there are no potential allergens, it's fair game. Just run your baby's portion through a food processor to make it into a mash. The result doesn't need to be perfectly smooth. Just be sure there are no choking hazards.

Answer 11

My son is 7 1/2 months and I give him avocado . He loves it. I read in Today's Parent, that its a healthy 1st food for a baby. All the nutrients and healthy fats a baby needs.( I started him out with a qurtar , then I gave him a 1/2 after he got use too it. And I make him some homemade soup ( with no salt ) .. My son is a very picky eater, but that's his two favorites :) U can also look on line on baby food respies

Answer 12

I would be giving her everything that you have on your plate, just in baby portion.  She's old enough to eat real food.

Answer 13

i used to get some snack things called organix have a look... (http://www.organix.com) they have no bad stuff in them and are really good... and yummy for yourself .. and another good thing is rice cakes.