Babies enjoy eating foods with their fingers, but be sure to supervise them at all times in case of choking.

By the time she/he is 6 months old,your baby will be able to manage the following finger foods.

*Pieces of fruit, steamed soft for babies from 6 to 9 months

*Toast, with or without butter, cut in fingers

*Lightly steam vegetable pieces, cooled before serving

By 9 months your baby will want to feed herself and she/he will be quiet capable of holding and eating the following foods in addition to those mentioned above:

*Dry biscuit wit avocado or cheese spread

*Cheese sticks (cut a mild full-fat cheese into thin sticks)

*Avocado and cottage cheese or shredded chicken, cream cheese or Vegemite sandwitches cut into small pieces

*Cold cooked pasta or filled pasta

*Strips of omellete with slice ham, chicken or turkey

*Raisin or wholemeal toast, lightly buttered, cut into small pieces

*Meatballs

*Toast or crumpets, topped with baked beans, cream cheese, cottage cheese or scrambled egg cut into bite sized pieces