F.G. asks from Austin, TX on August 27, 2007
Good Foods for 1 Year Old.
My daughter is one year old and she has about 4 teeth. She eats pretty well, but she's picky about some things. I'm wanting to introduce more solid foods and move away from jar food. I was wondering if anyone had any good ideas on healthy foods that I could try giving her that are really quick and easy that she'll enjoy, but are still pretty healthy. If she finds something she likes she eats A LOT of it, so it's hard to always have enough of something on hand for her. If any one has any ideas, I'd really appreciate it. Thanks!
So What Happened?™
I just wanted to say thank you to everyone for your responses. I got a lot of really good ideas from everyone. We tried spaghetti last night, and even though she made the biggest mess of her life, she ate it all and loved it. We also took some really cute messy pics of her covered in sauce and noodles! I went to the grocercy store last night and picked up some things from the ideas you all gave. So far she's eating really well. Thanks again!
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D.A. answers from San Antonio on September 02, 2007
I had the same problem with my daughter. I started mixing food a little at a time along with the jar food. now she eats a lot of veggies, meats, and fries. I try to get her to eat healthy food at every meal but sometimes it is hard. The best thing I can recommend is slowly introducing healthy foods into her meals.
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C.G. answers from Lubbock on February 07, 2008
Each child is different. One of the things to remember when feeding a child, is the porpotion. Small bites and no forcing. Sometimes just putting a small piece on a plate and tell them not to eat it. It's for me. A child mental wants to be like mom or dad. Most parents load their child's plate up and it looks like a mountain. Don't make commends about the food good or bad. Let them discover for themself. You may be surprised what they will learn to eat that is good for them.
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D.A. answers from San Antonio on September 02, 2007
I had the same problem with my daughter. I started mixing food a little at a time along with the jar food. now she eats a lot of veggies, meats, and fries. I try to get her to eat healthy food at every meal but sometimes it is hard. The best thing I can recommend is slowly introducing healthy foods into her meals.
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J.C. answers from San Antonio on August 28, 2007
Believe it or not, but a lot of 1 year olds like asparagus. Just steam it w/some butter. It's easy to hold and eat, and very healthy!!! Good luck!
A.P. answers from Abilene on August 28, 2007
My son is one and also only has 4 teeth, he eats anything we eat, he has not been on baby food for a couple of months. One thing that I keep on hand is the steam fresh bags, frozen veggies you just cook in the micro, they are great and soft, so a good quick and easy thing to keep on hand.
Also, cereal bars, my son LOVES cereal bars.
You might try some of the frozen veggie bags and tyson chicken patties cooked in the oven are pretty good too.
I get him to try everything, there's not much the moose doesn't like!
T.Y. answers from San Angelo on August 28, 2007
HI!My little boy likes all the snacky things like biter biscuits and Kix, but that isn't healthy for a whole meal. Really almost anything we eat, I shred or cut into small pieces. I just make sure there isn't a lot of suace or spices. Don't worry about things being plain tasting. I think it is better to get them to eat food "plain" and then later introduce sauce and dips. Anyway, I give him lunchmeat (everything small of course), he loves ham the best, chicken noodle soup (you will have to help with that), grilled cheese sammies (only one piece of bread with cheese, then cut in small pieces), bananas, cantalope and other melon chunks, I buy frozen mixed veggies and cook them till they are soft. Buy the ones that have small things like peas and carrot chunks. He likes ground beef and chicken shreds. Try cottage cheese and shredded cheese. He LOVES mashed potatoes and refried beans, but beware, when they eat those by them selves with their hands, it makes the biggest messiest mess, but he loves them. Hope that helps a litlle. I have a hard time because I want to give him a variety so he won't get bored and I run out of ides! Good Luck!
J.A. answers from Amarillo on August 28, 2007
My nephew loves canned vegetables and canned fruit, they are healthy, soft, and very easy to chew and swallow.
L.S. answers from San Antonio on August 27, 2007
Torillas cut up, baby carrots and most veggies (squash, corn, cauliflower)cooked mixed with a little butter and brown sugar, sweet potatoes and regular potatoes, yogut with strawberrries or other fruit, toast with jelly. Thats all I got. My children are picky eaters. My 8 yr won't eat any meat. All he eats is carrot, cheese, and apples apples. His doctor isn't worried b/c he is so tall.
Have fun watching your baby eat now.
~L.
R. answers from San Antonio on August 28, 2007
My 10 month old eats every thing we eat at the table, just mushed up or cut into tiny pieces. All three of my kids have eaten regular table food starting at that age. They especially love any kind of noodle and veggies(cooked until really soft) with ranch to dip. My 10 month old also loves yogurt and cheerios for snacks (I always have a baggie of cheerios in my purse). She also has a precious 4 tooth smile! Lots of luck.
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