food for soon to be 1 year old

**lisettelovebug** · 07-18-2007, 05:03 PM

I'm finding it really hard to find food that's nutritious enough and that my almost 1 year dd can eat especially for lunch (she only has 2 teeth still - but another is starting to come in)....Dinner is not as hard, but lunch is tough. Usually I just have pb&j. The stuff they sell for toddlers is sooooo expensive and prolly not that good for them anyone. Any suggestions?
Lisette

**lisettelovebug** · 07-18-2007, 05:05 PM

p.s.
you'd think I'd know from my 9 year old, but he was at a sitter's a lot (working FT and taking classes).. and when I was home I don't remember - that was a long time ago.. lol.

**Radish4ever** · 07-18-2007, 05:06 PM

I would often imitate the expensive foods for DD. I'll have to do the same for DS! He'll be 6 months next week and we are about to start him on solids.

Here are some food ideas (I got this off of another forum and saved it!)

Fruits/Veggies:
Blueberries
Grapes
Raisins
Raspberries
Blackberries
Cranberries
Strawberries
Cherry Tomatoes
Carrots
Pears
Watermelon
Peaches
Peas (fresh or still frozen)
Snap Peas
Steamed Veggies (Broccoli, asparagus, etc.)
Corn (fresh or still frozen
Bananas
Avocado
Beans
Olives
Apple
Pineapple
Honey Dew
Cantaloupe
Mango
Oranges
Papaya
Cucumber
Tangerines
Peaches
Kiwi
Dried Fruit
Bell Pepper Strips

Proteins:
Beans
Cheese (shredded, cubed, strings)
Seeds (pumpkin, sunflower)
Nuts
Eggs (hard boiled, scrambled)
Chick Peas
Tofu
Edamame

Dips/Spreads:
Hummus
Almond Butter
Peanut Butter
Yogurt
Guacamole
Applesauce
Yogurt (plain or mix with fruit, also can add a drop or two of vanilla for flavor)

Baked Goods:
Pita Bread Wedges
Mini Muffins (blueberry, banana, bran, carrot, zucchini, etc.)
Whole Wheat Pancakes
Whole Wheat Waffles
Whole Wheat Toast

Packaged:
Pirate Booty
Fruity Booty
Veggie Booty
Whole Wheat Crackers
Annie’s Graham Bunnies
Annie’s Cheddar Bunnies
Whole Wheat Crackers
Granola
Pretzels (unsalted)
Cheese (cubed, shredded, strings)
Rice Cakes
Soy Crisps
Puffed Rice
Popcorn
Carob Chips (unsweetened)
Graham Crackers
Apple Chips
Banana Chips
Fruit Bars
Fruit Leathers

To Make:
Cooked Whole Wheat Pasta
Pinwheels (sandwiches or roll ups)
Tortellini or ravioli

**Radish4ever** · 07-18-2007, 05:15 PM

Oh, I wanted to add some links to some recipes I've saved:
Donut Balls:
http://www.recipezaar.com/179740

Cauliflower "popcorn":
http://www.recipezaar.com/115153

Hot Dog Boats:
http://www.recipezaar.com/199468

Snickerdoodle Bean Cake:
http://www.recipezaar.com/190479

Creamed Chicken and Potatoes for babies:
http://www.recipezaar.com/134214

Sweet Toddler Meatballs:
http://www.recipezaar.com/133749

Vegetable Pancakes:
http://www.recipezaar.com/146972

Applesauce sandwiches:
http://www.recipezaar.com/61154

Rainbow Chicken Strips:
http://www.recipezaar.com/192542

Oatmeal Cottage Cheese Pancakes:
http://www.recipezaar.com/43072

Graham Crackers:
http://www.recipezaar.com/9125

Triple Hitter Muffins:
http://www.recipezaar.com/215898

Broccoli Cheddar Muffins:
http://www.recipezaar.com/112702

Apple and Cheese Pleasers:
http://www.recipezaar.com/30633

Banana Oatmeal Sponge "cookies"
http://www.recipezaar.com/97312

**Odilia** · 07-18-2007, 06:03 PM

I can't say enough good things about the book Super Baby Foods by Ruth Yaron. It's WONDERFUL!! It gives month-by-month guides to what baby can eat. There are recipes for "super baby food" cereal that you make with whole, natural foods. There are recipes for healthy toddler and big kid food, too. The website has a few sample recipes and should give you an idea of what the book is like. Maybe your library has it, so you can see if you think it's worth buying for your family.

http://www.superbabyfood.com/

**Holly** · 07-18-2007, 06:53 PM

I fed my son anything I ate. He's 18 and 6 ft 2 inches tall.

**babymakes5** · 07-18-2007, 09:15 PM

My 11 month old eats whatever we eat, less eggs, peanut butter and milk.

**Radish4ever** · 07-20-2007, 04:02 PM

Woohoo!! We just started my almost 6month old DS on food today, so this post is really timely for me. lol thanks for "making" me list and dig up some ideas! It sure helps!

**sunshine** · 07-20-2007, 06:35 PM

Bananas -- mashed or chunks

puree up some cottage cheese and use it as a spread on bread or toast

grilled cheese sandwiches

green beans (my kids thought they were finger food until they were almost in K)

**Daisygirl** · 07-21-2007, 09:26 AM

My children also ate whatever we ate, and they are the world's best eaters now - neither is at all picky. I remember at that age they were really curious about anything I had in front of me, so I would just put a wee bit on the tray of their high chair and watch them go to town. Now is the perfect time to start your child on the road to enjoying food, before he/she gets it inot his/her head that something is yucky!

**pip** · 07-21-2007, 01:42 PM

It's been awhile since my kids were that age, but I'm thinking yogurt, cottage cheese, scrambled eggs, even leftover hot dishes minced up small.

**lisettelovebug** · 07-22-2007, 03:20 PM

thanks to everyone for the suggestions.
We do feed her quite a bit of what we eat..but sometimes when we have stuff that she can't eat it can be tough.. I sometimes have to make her something different.
Oh... a good bit of news - dd is no longer using a bottle .. yeah!! She really didn't care for it anyways. So now we just use sippy cups!

lisette