And just when you thought mealtime couldnt get any messier!
When can a baby start self-feeding?
When to introduce finger foods is up to you.
And, of course, always get the green light from your pediatrician before offering solids and finger foods.
How should parents introduce self-feeding?
If she rejects a food, put it aside for now, and introduce it again later.
Stages of self-feeding
The transition from exclusive bottle- or breastfeeding to self-feeding wont happen overnight.
It will also be messy.
Introduce them only when your child is chewing well.
Safety tips when starting self-feeding
Always offer solid food in age-appropriate preparations.
Babies who are crawling, cruising or toddling around are at risk for choking.
The gagging will ease up as baby learns to cope with the solids and the lumps.
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