Baby Feeding Spoons Buying Guide
Whether you pretend the spoon is a
airplane, your baby is probably going to make a fuss the first time you introduce solid foods. This is ok. Remember, solid foods are a foreign and scary substance to your little tot. So far he or she has been getting used to milk and formula, and both of these liquids taste different than puréed bananas. If you aren't sure when to start weaning your baby, ask your doctor. You can also pay close attention to your baby; you may be surprised by some hints he gives when he is ready to start eating solid foods.
Hints from your baby may include:
* Watching you eat.
* Imitating a chewing motion.
* Inability to sleep through the night, when previously he or she had been.
Spoons
You may not be looking forward to your baby's first experience with solid food, but don't delay weaning much after six months. While babies are born with certain stores of vitamins and minerals, after six months, this supply begins to decrease. In order to keep baby happy and healthy, it is important to introduce foods that can resupply these vitamins. Just plain breast milk and formula won't do the trick.
Weaning
After talking with your doctor about the weaning process, you may still need some hints to get started. Here they are:
* '''It will be messythe food may get in places you would never imagine.
* '''Be comfortable and relaxed.''' If you are stressed, baby will be stressed. Relax and keep a smile on your face, even if carrots end up in your hair.
* '''Silver spoons are only meant for pictures.''' While we all wish we could feed our children with silver spoons, it is just not practical. Get a
silicone spoon, which will be gentle on baby's soft gums.
* '''It is only the first time, so don't feed your baby an entire meal.''' The first time, it will be easier to get a few spoonfuls in rather than a meal. Feed him or her with some milk first and then introduce some solid food.
* '''Try, try again.''' It isn't unnatural for a baby to eat solid food one day and spit it out the next. This is all new to your tot. If it is ending up on the floor more than in the mouth, then maybe you should try tomorrow.
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