10 MONTHS
10 MONTHS
Not only has your baby become a pro at avoiding naptime, but they are also developing the complex motor skills needed for eating smaller finger foods! Here you’ll find everything you need for feeding your little one at this stage
EXPERT'S
ADVICE
Samantha Forrest
PICCOLO NUTRITIONIST
MUM OF 3, BSc BIOANALYTICAL
& MSc PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCE
MUM OF 3, BSc BIOANALYTICAL
& MSc PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCE
At 10 months, babies are more comfortable with a wider range of textures and flavours, so you can start to introduce soft foods with small lumps and mixed textures. Encouraging self-feeding with finger foods is key at this stage, helping to develop coordination and fine motor skills. Try offering small pieces of pasta, scrambled eggs, or even gentle spices like cinnamon or mild herbs to introduce new flavours. Babies also love to mimic, so eating together can motivate them to try what’s on their plate.
Signs your little one is ready for small finger foods:
PINCER GRASP
DEVELOPMENT
Your baby is now coordinating their index finger and thumb to pick up smaller objects (be it food or a toy) and putting them in their mouth with greater accuracy. This motor skill is crucial for selffeeding, good hand-eye coordination and future tasks such as writing.
NUTRITION Facts
Protein is essential for growth and muscle development,
from soft-cooked meats like
chicken & beef and
legumes like beans,
peas & lentils.
Vitamin A is good for
vision and supports
healthy immune function,
from soft-cooked
veggies like carrots,
sweet potato & kale
Vitamin C supports a
healthy immune
system, from smooth
pureed fruits like
apples & pears.
Find our favourite nutritious recipes below to keep your nappy-stinker satisfied:
From decoding those sounds your little ones
makes to navigating allergies, special diets
and food safety – we’ve got you covered!
Find the ideal nutrition solution for your 10+ month old.
