What can I give my 6m old for a “cake”

So we never did a baby shower when I was pregnant with my daughter. So we decided that we wanted to do a 6 month birthday party for her. She doesn’t dance any teeth yet, but she is eating cereal and baby food. So since she can’t have actual cake what could I give her to eat. ( obviously not a whole lot because I dont want it to upset her stomach)

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You could make a banana and blueberry muffin and stick a candle on it for her. Loads of recipes on google: https://thrivingnest.com/baby/baby-led-weaning/healthy-banana-muffins-for-baby/

I gave my son a little bit of everything at 6 months but that’s me, remember there gums are stronger than we think

What about an activity instead of food? Like opening up a wrapped gift or a fun toy you think she might like? At this age, it’s more for us parents and family than it is for the baby. They won’t remember birthday celebrations for at least another 2-3 years.

At 6 months, they’re just barely beginning to explore non-milk foods and textures. I would stick to options that you know she’ll eat and is good for her, but not really center the party around food as a way to celebrate her :) A cute outfit, toys and balloons will definitely suffice! AND she’ll love them too!

we’re not doing a whole lot of food just some finger foods to kinda snack on. I don’t plan on making a huge thing out of food because I know she’s still little.

Banana muffin/cupcake or pancakes! They have recipes that are only a few ingredients and no added sugar! If you want it to look like it has some icing you could always mix a little puree blueberry or strawberry into some puree banana (for color) and use that as “icing”

Maybe unpopular opinion but a few small bites of cake wont hurt her, she’ll probably mostly play with it & if she starts eating too much you can also replace it! Everything in MODERATION is okay.

We are doing BLW once our LO turns 6 months. We plan to let him play with / enjoy our Easter brunch will include some sweet things like cinnamon rolls. It’s a special occasion!

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