Eggs are a good food for your baby to self-feed, whether for baby-led weaning, which happens around 6 months of age, or during the finger foods stage at 9 months.

Scrambled, Mashed on a Spoon, Slices of Omelet, Hard-Boiled Quartered (6+ months): If you want to serve hard-boiled egg yolk, try mashing it with some avocado, yogurt, or breastmilk or formula to help make it less dry.

Quarters or Chopped Hard-Boiled, Egg Cups, Omelets or Scrambled Eggs (9+ months): You can start to offer smaller pieces and practicing with a fork for utensil use.

Egg for Self-Feeding

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 3-4 servings
Age: 6+ months 

Ingredients for Omelet with Chives

• 3 large eggs
• 1/2 tsp chives, chopped
• 1 tsp butter or olive oil

Instructions

1. In a small skillet, over medium-low heat, add the butter and let it melt.
2. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk the eggs. 
3. Add the eggs to the skillet and with a spatula, gently move the eggs around until curbs start to form. Swirl the pan so that the entire surface is covered with egg. 
4. Cook without stirring until the bottom is starting to set, but the top is still runny roughly 1 - 2 minutes.
5. Sprinkle the chives on half of the eggs. Reduce heat to low. 
6. Using a spatula, gently fold over half of the eggs to make a half-moon shape. 
7. Let cook for 1-2 minutes or until the middle is set. 
8. Let cool and cut into strips or chunks. 

Notes

Age: 6+ months

Yield: 4 portions for baby

Storage: you can store this recipe in the fridge in an air-tight container for up to 3 days. 

Puree for Self-Feeding: Yes, it can be done! You can offer purees and still allow your baby to lead the way with self-feeding.

• Place a few spoonfuls of purees directly on the tray or in a bowl for your baby to dip fingers into. Model how to dip your fingers into the puree and bring them to your mouth, to taste some.
• Offer your baby a pre-loaded self-feeding utensil and hold it out for them to grasp or set on their tray. 
• Use a solid food as a dipper. You can also offer a soft stick-shaped piece of food, such as a soft roasted carrot or bread lightly toasted and cut into strips to dip into the puree. 

Nutritional Information

• Choline for baby’s brain and nervous system development
• Protein by providing all amino acids needed for growth and development
• Omega 3’s for brain development
• Vitamin D (which not many foods provide) for healthy bones