Diary of Finger Foods - 2

Being a parent is so wonderful right? I feel like I have really changed. There are so many things you do for your baby and it develops and changes your personality as well. For example, before having Prisha, I didn’t know that I will suddenly have this superhuman capability to clean the house all day! Or, that I can pack up stuff in no time? (going to Costco or on a picnic? I am ready in no time with the diaper bag, toys, snacks and tons of other stuff). I learnt that I can work throughout the day (like a zombie of course) and I don’t need 8 hours of sleep everyday. I also learnt to eat whatever Prisha throws away because we keep buying all this organic expensive stuff for her which she gets bored of in not days but hours! As parents we also become full time cheerleaders to our kids, who really need that encouragement because they are doing everything for the first time so yay Prisha! I am so proud of you that you can drink from your sippy all by yourself! I also learnt to enjoy ‘Me time’ which comes very less these days but whatever amount of time I do get; I try to do something creative with it.

The best one is of course knowing that you are a pretty great cook and whatever you give your baby is full of nutrition and love. That, however upset your baby is, you can soothe them with just your gentle voice. That you can dry their eyes with just your touch and a great warm hug. I also learnt that I love Prisha way more than I love myself.

If your baby is also transitioning to finger foods/ table foods, try the below options:

Day 21

I gave Prisha a homemade savory cracker. She loved it but it was a bit dry for her. I offered her water.

Day 22

Debarshi gave her a piece of freshly prepared Roti (flatbread). She ate some and threw rest away.

Nowadays we brush a little bit of melted butter or ghee on both the sides of the Roti and Prisha loves eating it (well most of the times).

Day 23

I gave Prisha a few pieces of scrambled egg. Made it over medium low heat in a little bit of butter with a pinch of salt. She liked it.

Day 24

Debarshi gave her a piece of pancake. She was filled with awe and gobbled it up.

Day 25

I prepared Rajma (Kidney beans gravy) for dinner and I gave Prisha one bean to taste. She threw it away. I ate a bean and then gave another to her, this time she ate and liked it. Later I gave her a couple more beans and she loved them.

Day 26

I gave Prisha a piece of fully cooked penne pasta. She chewed on it with great interest.

Day 27

I gave Prisha a piece of Pear. She ate it so fast that I gave her another and another. I think very soon we will be saying no to purees.

Day 28

I made Chanar Dalna (Paneer gravy with potato) for our dinner. I ate a piece and gave one piece to Prisha, she tasted it very suspiciously and liked it. Later I gave her a couple more pieces and she stuffed them in her teeny mouth.

Day 29

I gave Prisha a papad, she loved it.

Day 30

I gave Prisha a dried strawberry, she loved it. It may be her favorite snack now.

Day 31

I gave Prisha a small piece of dried fig, she loved it too.

Try these Baby Food purees as well:

• Purple Carrots, Butternut Squash and Dried Apricots
• Chicken, Acorn Squash, Golden Beet and Ginger Powder
• Carrot Puree/ Carrot Avocado Puree
• Chole Chawal (Chickpea curry with Rice)
• Sweet Potato, Kidney Beans, Purple Carrots and Green Apple
• Mangsho Bhat (Chicken Rice with Potato and Tomato)
• Pot Roast
• Ginger Beef with Veggies
• Cheesy Chicken Pasta with Golden Beets, Acorn Squash, Peas and fresh Parsley
• Rice Pudding with Apple and Banana
• Apple Puree/ Apple Mango Carrot Puree
• Triple Berry (Blueberry, Raspberry, Strawberry), Banana and Oatmeal Puree
• Green Power: Green Beans Puree/ French Beans and Pear Puree with Yogurt
• 5 Minute Purees – Blueberry Avocado Banana Puree and Cherry Mango Banana Puree
• Breakfast Purees – Pear Oats Plums Blueberries and Pear Oats Apricots Mangoes
• Chicken and Barley Puree with Sweet Potato or Butternut Squash
• Avocado Purees – Avocado Cherry Banana Puree and Avocado Orange Banana Puree
• Butternut Squash, Strawberry and Golden Beet Puree
• Sweet Banana – Banana Avocado Pineapple Puree with Yogurt and Banana Golden Beet Mango Puree
• Khichri (Lentils and Rice with Garden Veggies Puree)
• Cheesy Chicken Pasta with Zucchini Carrot and Cilantro
• Kiwi, Carrot, Butternut Squash and Mango Puree
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• Carrot, Apple and Ginger Puree
• Plum Apple Avocado Puree
• Red Lentils Puree with Turnip, Zucchini, Sweet Potatoes and aromatic Cloves
• Cheesy Chicken Pasta with Carrot, Yellow Squash, Apple and Oregano
• Green Beans and Asparagus Puree
• Green Beans, Green Apple and Avocado Puree
• Pear, Turnip, Collard Greens, Purple Carrot with aromatic Star Anise
• Cheesy Chicken Pasta with Carrot, Tomato, Pear and Mint
• Blueberry Strawberry Peas Avocado Puree
• Turnip Pear Broccoli Yellow Squash
• Sweet Potato, Mango and Avocado Puree
• Kiwi, Green Beans, Peas, Strawberry and Blueberry Puree
• Kiwi, Green Apple and Banana Puree
• Chicken, Yellow Squash, Apple with Nutmeg
• Chicken, Mango and Broccoli Penne
• Garlic Tomato Pasta Puree
• Chicken Broccoli Fried Rice/ Casserole
• Butternut Squash and Kiwi Puree
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• Pear Banana Oatmeal
• Apple Blueberry Puree
• Beef, Broccoli, Sweet Potatoes with Garlic Puree
• Beef Pasta with Spinach, Tomato and Carrot
• Zucchini Pear Mango Purée
• Plum Puree
• Turnip Pear Broccoli Yellow Squash
• Plum, Blackberry Puree with Yogurt
• Plum Cherry Mango Puree
• Carrot Peach and Cherry Puree
• Collard Greens, Pineapple and Apple Puree
• Beef Barley Stew for the Babies
• Cardamom Chicken with Vegetables for the Babies
• Mango Banana Coconut Cream (with Yogurt) Puree
• Mangoes Cherries Peach Acorn Squash and Mint Puree
• Carrot, Peach, Butternut Squash puree with Clove
• Beef Beetroot Yellow Squash Puree
• Collard Greens, Yellow Squash and Sweet Potato Puree
• Apple Mango Kiwi Banana Puree with a dash of Vanilla Extract