My kids all LOVED baked beans. I actually used Bush's and just rinsed them off so they were easier to eat as finger foods and less messy. Beans are great protein, but get ready for exciting diapers, though. We also gave them chicken - the rotisserie chickens are great and always moist enough for few teeth. Sweet potato chunks are tasty, sweet, and healthy for a veggie option. Use those Ziploc microwave steamer bags to get them perfectly soft, or steam them yourself. You can also cut them like fries and bake them for about 10 minutes. My kids all still love their sweet potato fries. One of my 3 liked peas. I just bought the Green Giant frozen box that has no sauce. All 3 loved steamed carrots. The petite baby ones (the very smallest ones, bagged) are fun finger foods. Of course, let all the stuff cool to about room temperature. Wagon wheel shaped pasta was a huge hit for my twins when they were between 10 & 12 months. Sometimes I put a little parmesan cheese on just to get them to eat more. Also, shredded cheeses are great - the thicker shreds, not the fancy cut. If you want to add more meat, you can always try the lowest sodium hearty soups. My kids always liked the beef, carrots, and potatoes, but I think even the reduced sodium ones taste very salty. You can make your own in a crock pot and really control the sodium, too, and it's a great way to make a variety of veggies & meats at once. My kids were all closer to 18 months before they really ate burgers, though. Good luck & have fun with your food!
