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easily in a rear-facing position. Indeed, if we all travelled backwards on aeroplanes it would be safer too, but we do not do this because it does not feel like an enjoyable experience.However, where possible, do keep your baby in a rear-facing seat

appetite for solids. Try to avoid giving him a milk feed any less than an hour before a solid meal, otherwise he’ll fill up on the white stuff, leaving no room for his grub.4. Make mealtimes funBrightly coloured plates and spoons, aeroplane noises and lots

eater. If it’s getting really messy, and there’s considerably more playing than eating going on, it might be time to end the meal and try again later.Do make it funZooming ‘aeroplane’ spoons, silly songs and funny faces can all help hold your baby

in what’s going on with lots of eye contact and chatter, and think about the little tricks that will make it more fun for him to sit and eat with you, such as giving him a brightly coloured character bowl and encouraging him to eat by making aeroplane