The transition of a child from “canned” food to regular food is an important stage in the development of the baby and, without a doubt, a joyful event for parents.
In this article, we offer 5 helpful tips to help your baby successfully adapt to new foods.
1. Follow a feeding schedule so that the child is hungry by the next meal - this way his interest in new food will be more pronounced.
2. Eat together slowly and show your baby how you chew food. Imitation is one of those skills that helps a child develop.
3. For children aged 6-8 months, a nibbler is suitable for the transition from puree to pieces - a special device with a soft tip made of fabric or silicone, into which you can put a piece of apple or carrot.
Thanks to this simple device, the baby will learn to eat independently, and his teeth will receive help during the teething process.
4. Attract your child's attention to food using interesting ideas: for example, make a car out of bread with wheels made of boiled carrots, porridge "with eyes" made of apples, an airplane made of baked potatoes, or animals made of vegetables. You can find even more ideas on the Internet.
5. Invent games during mealtimes – this is a normal practice. The child will especially enjoy stories in which he is involved, for example, “a train going to the depot” or “a plane flying to the hangar”.
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