How Do You Feed A Baby Or Infant Solid Food?
• Start when baby is ready. Babies are generally recommended to eat only formula or breast milk until about six months. Don’t press solid food too early, as it has been linked to food allergies and even eating disorders. It can be time if your baby can: • Sit by his or her self. • Turn his or her head away from you if you try to do something unpleasant to the face (like wiping a runny nose). • Show interest in others eating. • Show signs of hunger even after 8 oz of milk • Use a feeding chair. Use a feeding chair. A high chair is ideal, but in a pinch you can use a car seat. Have the baby sit in your lap only in desperation, because it’s awkward and will make you messy. Be careful that the seat is set up safely and the baby secured properly. • Spread out a drop cloth for spills. Commercial messy-mats are available, but a shower curtain, a painter’s drop-cloth, a garbage bag, or chair mat will also work. • Wash your hands. Wash your hands before preparing or serving food – feeding a bab
