Age: 8 to 10 months Signs of readiness for solid and finger foods Same as 6 to 8 months, PLUS Picks up objects with thumb and forefinger (pincer grasp) Can transfer items from one hand to the other Puts everything in his mouth Moves jaw in a chewing motion What to feed Breast milk or formula, PLUS Small amounts of soft pasteurized cheese, yogurt, cottage cheese (but no cows' milk until age 1) Iron-fortified cereals (rice, barley, wheat, oats, mixed cereals) Mashed fruits and vegetables (bananas, peaches, pears, avocados, cooked carrots, squash, potatoes, sweet potatoes) Finger foods (lightly toasted bagels, cut up; small pieces of ripe banana; well-cooked spiral pasta; teething crackers; low-sugar O-shaped cereal) Small amounts of protein (egg, pureed meats, poultry, and boneless fish; tofu; well-cooked and mashed beans with soft skins like lentils, split peas , pintos, black beans) How much per day 1/4 to 1/3 cup dairy (or 1/2 oz. cheese) 1/4 to 1/2 cup iron-fortified cereal 1/4 to 1/2 cup fruit 1/4 to 1/2 cup vegetables 1/8 to 1/4 cup protein foods Feeding tip Introduce new foods one at a time, with at least three days in between to make sure your baby's not allergic.