What can I do?

[ElleJay]

My DS is almost 8 months old, and I was wondering what are the kinds of food that I can give DS that I don't have to puree??

[onthefly]

Pretty much anything that he can mash in his mouth. Sticks of soft steamed veg, soft fruit, cheese, sandwiches, rissoles, sausages, rice. Really anything thaht you're happy for him to eat. There are a few things you should avoid for now, like nuts, popcorn, whole grapes and the like, that might pose a choking hazard, but otherwise maybe just try giving him a bit of whatever you're having.

[ElleJay]

Thanks marcellus I was actually going through the dairy section of Coles today and was wondering if I could give him cheese. Now I know I can, I will definitely be giving it to him tomorrow

Thanks ezymay. I wasn't too sure about a few things we had, but you've made me more confident to give him whatever

Thanks Skye, will definitely have to give it a try!

[skybie]

just give him a little bit of cheese at a time, it blocked my two right up till they got used to it

[LimeSlice]

Go easy on the cows milk products, especially cheeses, as it can cause tummy issues - the proteins are quite hard for LOs to digest.
Try a goat's cheese, goats milk is much much gentler on the tummy

But yep, anything and everything! I think strawberries and eggs, nuts if you have family history of allergies and anything that poses a chocking hazard you should avoid til after 12 months or so.

[onthefly]

I also found for my DS that cheese was an acquired taste - he didn't like it till 18+ months or so.
Have fun.

[ezymay]

Anything!!!
Finger shapes are good so they can grasp them, carrot lightly steamed, broccoli florets, asparagus, even fingers of meat. We used to to give DD anything that we had for dinner if it needed a fork or spoon we just let her at it, strog was (still is) one of her favs, yes messy but fun!!

[skybie]

hun izzy eats whatever we eat whole, not mashed and has done from about 7 months (minus allergens of course!)
shes doing really well and handles all textures like a champ