Puff Finger Foods for Toddlers

As your infant enters toddlerhood, you can expand the types of foods that you feed him. For snacks, you can feed toddlers various kinds of puff finger foods. These soft puffs are easy to grab, and they dissolve quickly in order to prevent choking. The puffs can be served as snacks or as a side dish to a main course. Speak to your pediatrician about the appropriate time to start giving puff finger foods.

Gerber Graduates Veggie Puffs

Some toddlers refuse to eat vegetables, which may concern parents who want to provide nutritionally sound foods. The Gerber Graduates Veggie Puffs are produced from a combination of puffed grains and vegetables. Nutrients found in the products include vitamin E, calcium, potassium and iron. The flavors in the veggies puffs are mild. A small amount of sugar is added in order to give the puffs a more enticing taste

Gerber Graduates Fruit Puffs

Fruit puffs from Gerber Graduates are made from real fruit and are an excellent source of zinc, iron, potassium and vitamin E. Flavors include Apple Cinnamon, Banana, Peach, Cherry and Strawberry/Apple. A ½ cup serving size contains about 65 pieces and approximately 25 calories.

Teddy Puffs

Teddy Puffs from Healthy Times are free from wheat, soy and dairy, which makes them safe for many toddlers with allergies. They also are certified kosher. You can choose either the original flavor or apple cinnamon.

Happy Baby Puffs

Happy Baby Puffs are made from a mix of whole grains, fruit and vegetables. These puffs contain about 50 percent less sugar than the similar type from Gerber. They are fortified with vitamin B, vitamin D and calcium. Flavors include Apple, Banana and Greens.

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Article reviewed by Jerri Farris Last updated on: Apr 26, 2011

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