Babies Eating at 8 Months
Peanut has all of the sudden gotten a HUGE appetite! He is eating 3 big meals a day and is eating almost all of the food given to him! I feel like I am feeding a teenager, but really can you imagine how much they eat when they are teenagers?!
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What Finger Foods He Eats Now
Fruits & Veggies
- strawberries
- bananas
- mangoes
- avocados
- apples
- pears
- bananas
- carrots
- butternut squash
- acorn squash
- cucumbers
- bell peppers
- zucchini
- asparagas
- string beans
- cauliflower
- broccoli
- lettuce
- spinach
- raspberries
- cherry tomatoes
- pineapple
Proteins & Snacks
- hard boiled eggs
- waffles
- whole wheat toast
- peanut butter
- ground turkey
- chicken
- hummus
- fish
- black beans
- puffs (get for a snack in between meal)
I bolded his absolute FAVORITE foods right now. He also eats raspberries and blueberries in this pacifier feeder which works amazingly at keeping these foods safe for him to eat at this stage. He loves it. With each meal he is eating finger foods and then a few tablespoons of a puree. Keep in mind he is also having bottles every 3-4 hours depending on naps.
What a Typical Meal Looks Like
Breakfast Example:
- 2-3 strawberries depending on the size
- half of a banana
- a few pieces of a waffle
- puree: yogurt
Lunch Example:
- half of a mango
- 1 mini cucumber
- puree: fruit or veggie combination
Dinner Example:
- carrots (cooked)
- zucchini (roasted)
- meat- just starting to add in some of the meat we are eating
- puree: oatmeal with peanut butter
Eating Developments
I have really noticed a difference in his eating this month! He used to take little bites, smush it in his mouth for a while, and spit about half back out into his bibs. Thank goodness for those food catching bibs!! Anyway, now he barely spits out ANY! He is really chewing and swallowing most of his finger food. I have started to cut it into smaller chunks rather than long sticks so he can focus on chewing eat little piece at a time.
Things we use at meal time:
- Silicone Plate – fits perfectly on high chair and sticks really to high chair
- Cookie Monster Shaped Silicone Plate
- Water cup
- Dinosaur Food Bibs
Meal Ideas
Below are pictures of Peanut’s meals from when he was 7 and 8 months. When I was starting to give him finger food I just kept looking online for how much food to give him, how to cook it, what ways to cut it, etc. I WAS SO NERVOUS! All I wanted was pictures of what someone else is feeding their baby so I could get some ideas! So hopefully seeing Peanut’s meals will help you!
NOTE: I am NOT an expert and do not want to tell you what or how to feed your baby. Consult your pediatrician with any questions or concerns about your baby’s diet. This is what worked for Peanut and our family, you do what works for you!
Also, I am not a food blogger sorry if the plates are not picture perfect! My grandmother had a saying, “The eyes eat too” so I always try to make the plate appealing for Peanut to dive into but they are no where near beautiful haha
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