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75+ Foods For Babies With No Teeth

Published: Jul 14, 2019 · Modified: Feb 26, 2021 by Kate ·

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75+ Foods Baby Can Eat With No Teeth

Oaklynn was a late teether, and did not get any teeth until 11 ½ months. I was absolutely terrified to start giving her solid foods, for the fear of choking. That was until I actually started feeding her solid foods and she became a pro at munching with her jaw. So I decided to make a list of 75+ foods for babies with no teeth to help out all you other parents.

For reference, most foods I dice into about ¼ inch and remove skins as it may be tough to get through with no teeth. Or I slice into french fry shape as it makes them easier to grab. And roast, boil, or steam foods to make them softer.

If you are still concerned about choking, use the silicone feeders as they allow small pieces of food to pass through. They are also great for teething babies. I prefer the silicone over the mesh, as they are much easier to clean.

Take it one day at a time and use your best judgement as to how well he/she gums their food. Introduce new foods on a few days basis, as if an allergic reaction occurs you know exactly what the reaction is to. Also, as a rule of thumb, if you can smash the food between your thumb and forefinger your baby can smash it with their jaw. And of course, never leave an eating baby unattended!

75+ Foods For Babies With No Teeth

Fruits/Veggies

  1. Watermelon (if non-seedless remove the seeds)
  2. Cherries (cut in quarters)
  3. Strawberries (remove hull)
  4. Blackberries
  5. Raspberries
  6. Blueberries (smash a bit)
  7. Grapes (cut in quarters, lengthwise; or you can use this handy little grape cutter)
  8. Apricots
  9. Peaches (extra ripe are typically softer)
  10. Mangoes (use the ripe ones)
  11. Pears (peel, and if too hard bake in oven)
  12. Apples (peel and bake in oven with cinnamon and butter to soften)
  13. Muskmelon
  14. Honeydew
  15. Bananas
  16. Clementines
  17. Oranges
  18. Mandarin Oranges
  19. Plums
  20. Kiwi
  21. Pineapple
  22. Lemons (my daughter LOVES lemons and limes)
  23. Limes
  24. Avocados
  25. Tomatoes (peeling skin off may be easier to eat)
  26. Broccoli (steam, boil, or roast)
  27. Cauliflower (steam, boil, or roast)
  28. Summer Squash (boil or roast)
  29. Spaghetti Squash (roast)
  30. Zucchini (boil or roast)
  31. Sweet Potatoes (roasted or mashed)
  32. Peas
  33. Green Beans
  34. Carrots (steam, boil, or roast)
  35. Potatoes (boil or roast)
  36. Pumpkin (bake)
  37. Corn
  38. Asparagus (steam, boil, or roast, tip is usually softer)
  39. Brussel Sprouts (steam, boil, or roast)
  40. Mushrooms (roast)
  41. Onion (roast or boil)
  42. Bell Peppers (roast or boil)
  43. Cucumber (slice in stick form, serve middle part which is softer)
  44. Prunes
  45. Olives (cut in half, if left in water will lose some saltiness)
  46. Dried Cranberries, Apricots, etc. (soak in water for an hour to soften a bit)
  47. Chickpeas
  48. Baked Beans
  49. Black Beans

I recommend getting a steamer like this one, as it will be used almost everyday and it so easy to use!

Foods For Babies With No Teeth

Dairy/Protein/Meat

  1. Yogurt
  2. Sliced Cheese
  3. Eggs
  4. Cottage Cheese
  5. String Cheese (cut into chunks)
  6. Tuna
  7. Salmon
  8. White Fish
  9. Crab (if not allergic to seafood, give it a shot)
  10. Shrimp
  11. Chicken (serve shredded for babies to suck on, then later munch)
  12. Ground Beef (browned into bite size pieces)
  13. Ground Sausage (browned into bite size pieces)
  14. Hotdogs (cut lengthwise, lengthwise again, then into bite sized pieces)

Starches

  1. Mashed Potato
  2. Baked Potato (cut into chunks)
  3. Bread (toasted, so doesn't stick to the roof of their mouth)
  4. Roasted Potatoes
  5. Cheerios
  6. French Fries
  7. Muffins
  8. Noodles (spaghetti, elbow, penne, rotini, etc.)
  9. Oatmeal
  10. Pancakes
  11. Waffles
  12. Banana Bread
  13. Biscuits
  14. Rice
  15. Cous-Cous
  16. Corn Bread

Other

  1. Applesauce
  2. Yogurt Melts (store bought or my homemade recipe)
  3. Puffs
  4. Pudding
  5. Jello
  6. Popsicle
  7. Oh and I guess I can't forget CAKE 🙂
Foods For Babies With No Teeth
Foods For Babies With No Teeth

I more than likely missed some great first foods for babies when creating my lists, so don't be afraid to let me know in the comments!

I hope you found some great ideas for new food introductions and most importantly Happy Weaning!

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