Starting Solids for your baby?
Embrace the Mess and Raise a Happy Eater
Messy eaters = happy learners!
When your baby starts eating, things can get messy - but that’s a good thing because it helps your child:
- Develop hand-eye coordination
- Learn by feeling different textures of food
- Try new tastes and textures
- Develop a positive relationship with food
When you're starting solids, remember:
- Food is as much about experience and bonding together as it is about nutrition
- Use a washable bib to reduce the mess
- Place a mat under the highchair to make the clean up easier
- Offer soft, easy-to-grasp, age-appropriate foods in small portions to ensure safety and reduce choking risk Save this post and share it with other parents raising healthy eaters!
Unsure what’s safe to offer? Talk to your paediatrician - they can help guide you through it.
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