{"id":1064458,"date":"2019-06-12T20:47:04","date_gmt":"2019-06-13T01:47:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/?p=1064458"},"modified":"2023-12-11T05:25:24","modified_gmt":"2023-12-11T11:25:24","slug":"food-for-9-month-old-babies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/food-for-9-month-old-babies\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Foods for 9-Month-Old Babies"},"content":{"rendered":"<p dir=\"ltr\">Now that your little one is on the move and (hopefully) sleeping more at night, it's time for another milestone\u2014more food! Your baby has most likely mastered <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/when-to-start-baby-food\/\">first foods like cereal and pureed fruits<\/a>, so now it's time to teach her that variety is the spice of life. Here is some of the best food for 9-month-old babies.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h3>What can you feed a 9-month-old?<\/h3>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">At 9 months old, your baby is ready to eat (almost) everything you do at mealtime. Your little one has most likely been sticking with baby food cereals, as well as fruits, veggies and some meats. Babies need the same variety that we adults do, so aim for five servings of fruits and vegetables each day. Do keep in mind, their servings are still tiny and should be about one tablespoon. (More on this later.)<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">By 9 months old, your baby is also ready to try new foods like peanut butter. Once your little one has gotten used to several fruits and vegetables, as well as grains and meat, start adding foods like egg, dairy and peanut butter. According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aaaai.org\/conditions-and-treatments\/library\/allergy-library\/prevention-of-allergies-and-asthma-in-children\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">American Academy of Asthma, Allergy, and Immunology<\/a>, waiting to offer peanut butter to your baby could put her at an increased risk for developing an allergy later on.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\">So, what can't 9-month-olds have?<\/h3>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Steer clear of honey, cow's milk and any choking hazards. While it's safe for your baby to enjoy dairy products like yogurt and cottage cheese, hold off on drinking milk until one year of age. She could also choke on foods that are too big or hard, so avoid whole grapes, raisins, nuts and large chunks of food. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/our-tips-for-choking-prevention-and-8-risky-foods\/\">These tips help prevent choking at any age.<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n<h3>How do I know he's ready?<\/h3>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">If you're a fan of baby-led weaning, you know that our babies can show us when they're ready for food. If your baby is always reaching for your food or opening his mouth when it's feeding time, he is most likely ready for more foods.<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">This is a great age to start fostering self-feeding, so pull out your rain poncho, because it's going to get messy! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Hi-Sprout-Waterproof-Reusable-Patterns\/dp\/B06WRWPD17\/?tag=tohmke-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-product-name=\"Hi Sprout Infant Toddler Baby Waterproof Sleeved Bib, Bib with Sleeves&amp;Pocket, 6-24 Months (Adorable Hedgehog)\" data-product-price=\"\" data-product-category=\"Apparel\" data-product-retailer=\"\" data-content-rating=\"\">(You'll probably want to stock up on these baby ponchos, too.)<\/a> Start offering your baby a cup, spoon or simply allowing her to explore the food with her hands. 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