Thanksgiving is just two weeks away and many parents (and dinner guests) will be tempted to let infants sample the Turkey Day fare. 

Parents of babies under nine months can give their babies the obvious "mushy" stuff, like potatoes and yams, but they can also puree squash, turkey, and other age-appropriate foods. 

Babies who are nine months of age and older are usually self-feeding and can be given small pieces of turkey and/or ham and other foods that are easy for them to chew.  

What foods should you tell dinner guests to avoid giving to your little one?  Most pediatricians would advise parents of children 12 months or younger to steer clear of anything with nuts, berries, corn, or rich seasonings.  And what about the pies?  Some doctors give the green light on foods containing eggs at this age, but others prefer parents to hold off until a year.  It's best to check with your baby's pediatrician. 

If you're really unsure of a specific food, adopt the "better safe than sorry" principle and save it for another time.