9 month old and finger foods

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If you put him in the highchair while you are making lunch it will be before he is so hungry he doesn't have time to chew. Make sure he has had a drink so again hunger pangs are gone and system is moistened a bit. Then just let him play and experiment. Maybe try the cheerio like ones first - there are baby ones that supposedly dissolve faster but regular cheerios work fine for most kids. The cheerios are easier to sort of poke and stab at with the finger and get it on like ring that then takes it to the mouth. Being like a donut they aren't solid so less choking risk.

Over time give him other foods like cooked veggies, cracker bits to play with and he will get the hang of it. Try mixing some mashed veggies into the puree to thicken and texture it so he gets more used to using his tongue - very important if he is behind.