6 Fun Finger FoodsBy Stacie BillisGraduating to finger foods is an exciting - and important! - milestone. Self-feeding offers a wonderful opportunity for your child to build skills critical to her physical development, like manual dexterity (picking things up) and hand-eye (or hand-mouth!) coordination. Not to mention the sense of independence she’ll get from doing it herself. So put down the spoon and let your baby dig into these healthy - and adventurous - finger foods. Make some for yourself too; they're also perfect for multitasking moms on the go. • Cheesy Polenta Shapes Thanks to its affordability and versatility, polenta (boiled cornmeal) is a great family staple. Cook polenta according to package instructions, stir in a handful of grated cheese and pour into a 1/2-inch layer on a rimmed cookie sheet to cool. Once it’s firm, use a cookie cutter to make playful shapes. Next: Sweet Potato Dumplings