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Coping with mealtime messiness
By Cheryl Freedman on 25/02/2011 19:38:13
More food on the floor, or smeared over your baby's face, than in her mouth? It's par for the course at this inquisitive age - here's how to cope with a messy eater
stressful. It may even seem like your baby is going backwards, as she seems to become more messy, not less, over time.You can, however, take the stress out of chaotic mealtimes. Just follow our simple strategies:Let her take charge (within reason
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How to help your baby start feeding himself
By Cheryl Freedman on 18/02/2011 09:09:28
Yes, it will be messy and a lot will probably end up on the floor - but now's the time to encourage your baby to grab that spoon
you along.Rule one: Let him have a go – even if it's messyBabies at this stage have developed a newfound independence and skill. However, with this comes the ability to say ‘no’, and throw the meal you just lovingly slaved over on the floor.This can
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Say bye-bye to the blender
By Cheryl Freedman on 03/03/2011 12:11:25
Is it time to move on from purees? Here's how to recognise when your baby is ready to tackle more solid foods (even if she doesn't have any teeth yet!)
– but remember that most feeding problems resolve themselves in time.Read more on:Introducing your baby to chopped foodCoping with mealtime messinessLetting your baby feed himself
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Fussy eaters at age 10-12 months
By Cheryl Freedman on 19/02/2011 16:00:00
The nearer your baby gets to one, the more independent he'll become at mealtimes – and, quite possibly, more fussy. Here's our dos and don'ts to help you survive feeding time
that fussiness is completely normal!Read more on:Coping with a messy eaterHow to introduce more grown up foodHealthy snacks to tempt fussy eaters
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