12 Great First Finger Foods

(according to parenting.com)

1. Banana Slices
2. Avocado slices
3. Cooked Peas
4. Small chunks of peeled peach
5. Shredded cooked chicken
6. Cheerios
7. Cooked lentils
8. Macaroni or other cut-up cooked pasta
9. Cooked carrot slices
10. small tofu cubes
11. Soft tortilla pieces
12. Cheese slices

Make a quick baby dinner!

When I had my first baby, I didn't bother to make my own baby food. I really thought I was too busy (I work full time) and I was at a loss for what to even make. We had received this hand held mixer for a wedding present and we barely used it. For three years, it sat in a drawer, only using it once in a great while. Now with my little one - I decided to try my hand at making his baby food. Don't get me wrong: I still buy some baby food. However, most of the time I make his. There are two products that I use and highly recommend:
Braun MR5550CA Multiquick Professional Hand Blender, White
and
KidCo Baby Steps Food Mill, with Carrying Case , 1 food mill

I use the baby food grinder for grinding up oatmeal (baby oatmeal is a waste of money in my opinion and doesn't have all the nutrients) or blueberries and other fruits with skin. I used the hand blender for everything else: making applesauce or pear sauce, blending pastas, potatoes or anything else your baby might like!