Eggs

Breakfast of champions!  Jude was still chewing...

At our 9 month check up, our pediatrician recommended including finger foods each day so the boys can practice feeding themselves.  Scrambled eggs are a great finger food to offer at breakfast.

Eggs are high in complete protein, "good fats," and vitamins that are all awesome for a developing baby.  Eggs are one of the few foods that contain Vitamin D.  And they taste delicious!  Jude and August went wild the first time they had eggs.  Now when they see scrambled goodness coming towards them, they start screeching with anticipation....August starts banging on his tray!

Egg allergies can be common.  I've heard people say they give just the yolk since it's the egg white that cause the allergic reaction.  Our pediatrician told us that recommendation changed and to give the boys the whole egg, especially since they haven't had any problems with new foods thus far.

Add some veggies for a "baby egg scramble."  Dice up zucchini really small and scramble the pieces with the eggs until they are soft.  The boys just gum it all up together.  Or melt some american cheese in while scrambling your eggs.  Or blend with avocado and spread it on toast.  There are alot of recipes out there for egg bakes too; we're going to try one of those soon.  No matter how you prepare them, make sure they are fully cooked through.  Raw eggs aren't good for anyone!

Jude finds a good piece...

YUM!

August, just eating his eggs