Chew on This: Not All Products Labeled First Finger Foods Are Created

Abstract

Purpose: The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends starting finger foods when a child is able to sit up without support and bring their hands or other objects to their mouth. Furthermore, the AAP recommends foods that are 1) soft, 2) easy to swallow, and 3) cut into small pieces. It is unclear whether products marketed to parents as first finger foods (FFF) comply with these AAP recommendations. The study objectives are 1) to evaluate products marketed as FFF in regards to AAP recommendations, and …