Once babies are ready for real food, they should be gradually introduced to new foods and textures. Many toddlers have their picky stages where they don’t actually eat any “real” food, but they require a different approach to cooking and recipes. Healthy recipes for baby food are found everywhere nowadays so you will not be at a loss for tips on homemade foods. There are also tips for the picky toddler and snack ideas abound. Apple pie is a great treat but not the kind from the super market. Your baby needs the apple pie that is made just for him. You can also make your own arrowroot cookies, which all kids love, and add cream cheese and fruit as a cookie sandwich. Meatloaf is a soft food that doesn’t not need to be cut up so it is great for toddlers as it is so easy to eat. We all think of scrambled eggs as boring, but it is new to the little ones and they will love them just as we did when we first had them. When made properly, stews and soups are great for babies. Keeping the pieces small and soft at first and over time, introduce larger textures and items to the stew.
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