Introduction:

Beginning stage

• Cubes of hard cheese such as cheddar, Monterey jack, American
• Cubes of white meat, chicken roll, turkey roll
• Partially cooked carrots, potatoes, green beans – cubed or cut in lengths for biting
• Grilled cheese sandwiches- cubes or strips
• French toast – cubes or strips
• Firm omelets – cubes or strips
• Waffles- cubes or strips
• Crunchy cereals – mix, cheerios
• Fresh bananas – cubed, canned fruits (pears, peaches)- cubed
• Tofu cubes – add flavoring

Second stage – As strength comes in

• Cubes of harder foods – bologna, turkey hotdogs, poached chicken
• Cold meatloaf cubed
• Firm, solid meatballs
• French fries – strips
• Chicken nuggets – cubes or strips
• Ravioli – cubed
• Ziti noodles cooked
• Toast – cubes or strips
• Pepperidge farms “Gold fish” crackers
• Fresh fruits – pears, peaches – cubes or strips
• Firmly cooked vegetables- cubes or strips