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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
It's time to relinquish total control at mealtimes, as your baby becomes more interested in the (not-so fine) art of feeding himself.By ten to 12 months, your baby will be able to sit up unaided in his high chair. Most babies by this age have also
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Why healthy snacks are good for your baby right now
By Joanne Lumsden on 26/11/2010 13:42:00
Snacks don't have to mean unhealthy treats. Get inspired with this simple good food
, and grazing on them throughout the day helps keeps energy levels up.Snacking on finger foods, or letting your baby feed himself helps development his fine motor skills. It will also help your baby learn to say please and thank you. True, your baby's a little
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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!)
The blender has been your best friend for the last couple of months. But as your baby's feeding skills develop, she'll be ready to move on from purees and get to grips with lumpier foods.When is the right time to stop pureeing?This varies
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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
Squashed banana in your baby's hair? Tomato sauce splattered over every surface? Welcome to life as mum to a normal 10-12-month-old. However, there's no doubt that if you like a clean and tidy house (and baby), this stage can feel especially
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