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Finger Food First | Methods & Readiness
You may have heard that one of the signs of readiness for solid food is the disappearance of the tongue thrust. This claim, however, is not supported by research. On the surface it seems to make sense: if baby’s tongue pushes food out, they must not be ready to swallow and are therefore not ready to eat solid food. There are 2 issues here. Read on... Tongue Thrust, Baby Tongue, Stress And Health, Starting Solids, Learn Yoga, Food Out, Baby Led Weaning, Mental Health Quotes
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You may have heard that one of the signs of readiness for solid food is the disappearance of the tongue thrust. This claim, however, is not supported by research. On the surface it seems to make sense: if baby’s tongue pushes food out, they must not be ready to swallow and are therefore not ready to eat solid food. There are 2 issues here. Read on...
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A Solid Starts infographic with the title “Gagging vs. Choking” showing two illustrated baby icons: one on top with an oblong mouth and 3 lines shooting out from it with the words “Retching, coughing or crying: let baby keep trying” and another baby below, with wide eyes, mouth agape, and an emergency icon of a triangle with an exclamation point and the words “Panicked, silent or wheezing: baby’s not breathing.” Mental Map, Exclusive Breastfeeding, Solids For Baby, Baby Learning, Keep Trying, Cough, New Parents
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Gagging is a completely normal reflex in infants, children and adults alike. Gagging is very common and will happen a lot in baby’s solid food journey. All babies gag in their eating journey—it’s one way they learn how to eat. The good news is that babies typically outgrow gagging after a couple of months of practice with various textured foods. True choking is when the airway is obstructed, and the baby is having trouble breathing. For more info, visit our website: solidstarts.com
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Our free First Foods® database has everything you need to know about introducing real food to your baby. Search for any food to find nutritional info, allergen info, videos, recipes and how to serve any foor to your baby according to their age.
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When lactating, focus on foods rich in vitamins A, B1, folate, B12 and minerals calcium, iron and zinc. Also, eat plenty of healthy fats, especially omega-3 fatty acids. And of course, drink water! Here are 15 foods to eat when lactating: Beans (especially black, navy and pinto) Collard Greens Grass-fed Beef Liver Mushrooms Mussels Oysters Peas Salmon Sardines Scallops Shrimp Sunflower Seeds Sweet Potato Trout (farmed, rainbow, Steelhead but avoid lake trout) Read more... Fat Foods, Foods To Eat, Trout Farm, Beef Liver, Nutrient Dense Food, Activity Board, Collard Greens, Grass Fed Beef
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When lactating, focus on foods rich in vitamins A, B1, folate, B12 and minerals calcium, iron and zinc. Also, eat plenty of healthy fats, especially omega-3 fatty acids. And of course, drink water! Here are 15 foods to eat when lactating: Beans (especially black, navy and pinto) Collard Greens Grass-fed Beef Liver Mushrooms Mussels Oysters Peas Salmon Sardines Scallops Shrimp Sunflower Seeds Sweet Potato Trout (farmed, rainbow, Steelhead but avoid lake trout) Read more...
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Kiwi may be introduced as soon as your baby is ready to start solids, which is generally around 6 month of age. ➡️ 6 to 9 mos: Serve skinned kiwi halves or quarters to encourage your baby to pick up and suck on the fruit. Try mashing the kiwi and mixing it with Greek yogurt. ➡️ 9 to 12 mos: If your baby’s pincer grasp is developed, they'll be able to pick up smaller, bite-sized pieces. ➡️ 12 mos. +: Offer bite-sized pieces as finger food and/or serve with a fork for utensil practice. Baby Yoga, Cute Funny Babies
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Kiwi may be introduced as soon as your baby is ready to start solids, which is generally around 6 month of age. ➡️ 6 to 9 mos: Serve skinned kiwi halves or quarters to encourage your baby to pick up and suck on the fruit. Try mashing the kiwi and mixing it with Greek yogurt. ➡️ 9 to 12 mos: If your baby’s pincer grasp is developed, they'll be able to pick up smaller, bite-sized pieces. ➡️ 12 mos. +: Offer bite-sized pieces as finger food and/or serve with a fork for utensil practice.
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From infant foods and juices to condiments like ketchup, sugar seems to be in just about everything. It’s natural to worry that sweet foods will forever shift a child’s taste preferences for the worse. So let’s dive into the sticky, messy story behind sweets and sugars and the impact on a child’s taste preferences. In general, it’s recommended to delay the introduction of added sugars until 2 years of age. Delaying added sugar introduction could help provide....Head to our website for more. Sweet Recipes, Cow’s Milk, Carrot Juice, Overeat, Natural Sugar, Sweet Taste, Ketchup
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From infant foods and juices to condiments like ketchup, sugar seems to be in just about everything. It’s natural to worry that sweet foods will forever shift a child’s taste preferences for the worse. So let’s dive into the sticky, messy story behind sweets and sugars and the impact on a child’s taste preferences. In general, it’s recommended to delay the introduction of added sugars until 2 years of age. Delaying added sugar introduction could help provide....Head to our website for more.
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Celery makes a great snack, but it is a common choking hazard & must be modified to be safe for babies & toddlers. Here's how: ➡️ 6 to 12 months: Cut a stalk of celery on the bias into half-moon slivers, sauté in unsalted butter until soft. ➡️ 12 to 18 months: Serve cooked or raw celery that has been sliced into half-moon slivers. ➡️ 18 to 24 months: At this age your child may be ready for celery sticks. Cut into thin matchsticks to aid chewing and so pieces are not too big to swallow. Vegan Recipes, Thanksgiving Stuffing, Raw Vegetables, Health Professionals
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Celery makes a great snack, but it is a common choking hazard & must be modified to be safe for babies & toddlers. Here's how: ➡️ 6 to 12 months: Cut a stalk of celery on the bias into half-moon slivers, sauté in unsalted butter until soft. ➡️ 12 to 18 months: Serve cooked or raw celery that has been sliced into half-moon slivers. ➡️ 18 to 24 months: At this age your child may be ready for celery sticks. Cut into thin matchsticks to aid chewing and so pieces are not too big to swallow.
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Pressuring your child to eat often has unintended consequences. Try to avoid:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ✖️Complimenting your child for eating* ✖️Asking your child to eat more (e.g., “one more bite”)⠀ ✖️Requiring your child to eat a certain food before they get more of another⠀ ✖️Introducing new foods with no familiar foods available ✖️Using videos/toys/distractions ✖️Getting upset if your child spits out food ✖️Showing disappointment or worry *Note: Complimenting a skill (“nice work using your fork!”) is ok! Unintended Consequences, Tiny Turtle, Kale Chips, Distractions, New Recipes, Helpful Hints, No Worries
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Pressuring your child to eat often has unintended consequences. Try to avoid:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ✖️Complimenting your child for eating* ✖️Asking your child to eat more (e.g., “one more bite”)⠀ ✖️Requiring your child to eat a certain food before they get more of another⠀ ✖️Introducing new foods with no familiar foods available ✖️Using videos/toys/distractions ✖️Getting upset if your child spits out food ✖️Showing disappointment or worry *Note: Complimenting a skill (“nice work using your fork!”) is ok!
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When it comes to food and feeding, our good intentions as parents often have unintended consequences. This 1 pager of tips will help you keep the big picture in mind and avoid the mistakes that many well-intentioned parents make during meals. Designed to be printed and posted on the fridge or bulletin board, keep these pointers in plain view so that when the going gets tough, you’ve got a visual reminder of what to do–and what not to do–in the moment. #SolidStarts #babyledweaning #firstfoods Donts, Free Guide, Big Picture, Meals For One, Finger Food, Bulletin Board, Pointers
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When it comes to food and feeding, our good intentions as parents often have unintended consequences. This 1 pager of tips will help you keep the big picture in mind and avoid the mistakes that many well-intentioned parents make during meals. Designed to be printed and posted on the fridge or bulletin board, keep these pointers in plain view so that when the going gets tough, you’ve got a visual reminder of what to do–and what not to do–in the moment. #SolidStarts #babyledweaning #firstfoods
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Making balls makes it easier for babies to self-feed! Tips:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ➡️ Cook oatmeal with canned coconut milk and let cool completely so it’s firm ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ➡️ Use sticky rice (like Thai sticky rice) ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ➡️ Use polenta or cooked corn meal as a binder for shredded meat ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ➡️ Mix in mascarpone cheese as a binder ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ➡️ Add shredded cheese like Swiss or havarti for loose grains like quinoa Havarti, Mascarpone Cheese, Canned Coconut Milk, Polenta, Finger Foods, Quinoa, Binder
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Making balls makes it easier for babies to self-feed! Tips:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ➡️ Cook oatmeal with canned coconut milk and let cool completely so it’s firm ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ➡️ Use sticky rice (like Thai sticky rice) ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ➡️ Use polenta or cooked corn meal as a binder for shredded meat ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ➡️ Mix in mascarpone cheese as a binder ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ➡️ Add shredded cheese like Swiss or havarti for loose grains like quinoa
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A simple and effective way to teach independent spoon use and coach baby to return their hands back to the bowl. 1️⃣ Get 2 to 3 spoons. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 2️⃣ Preload 1 spoon at a time, in rapid succession. Try to have the next spoon loaded before your baby shoots their arm out to the side. I love to stand behind the highchair to do this so it’s less invasive. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 3️⃣ Repeat and compliment the skill! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #SolidStarts #FingerFoodFirst #babyledweaning #babyledfeeding #firstfood Teaching Babies, Parenting Skills, Kids And Parenting, Parenting Done Right
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A simple and effective way to teach independent spoon use and coach baby to return their hands back to the bowl. 1️⃣ Get 2 to 3 spoons. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 2️⃣ Preload 1 spoon at a time, in rapid succession. Try to have the next spoon loaded before your baby shoots their arm out to the side. I love to stand behind the highchair to do this so it’s less invasive. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 3️⃣ Repeat and compliment the skill! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #SolidStarts #FingerFoodFirst #babyledweaning #babyledfeeding #firstfood
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Butternut squash is amazing! There’s no need to hide it in muffins as many baby cookbooks suggest. Here's how to serve: ➡️ 6 to 9 mos: Let baby munch on well-cooked crescent-shaped or half-moon pieces or mash it. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ➡️9 to 12 mos: Serve well-cooked, bite-size pieces if baby has developed their pincer grasp & consider offering large, well-cooked pieces for biting & tearing practice. ➡️ 12 to 24 mos: Offer bite-sized, well-cooked pieces with a fork for utensil practice. Baby Led Weaning First Foods, Butternut Squash For Baby, Toddler Meals, Toddler Food
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Butternut squash is amazing! There’s no need to hide it in muffins as many baby cookbooks suggest. Here's how to serve: ➡️ 6 to 9 mos: Let baby munch on well-cooked crescent-shaped or half-moon pieces or mash it. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ➡️9 to 12 mos: Serve well-cooked, bite-size pieces if baby has developed their pincer grasp & consider offering large, well-cooked pieces for biting & tearing practice. ➡️ 12 to 24 mos: Offer bite-sized, well-cooked pieces with a fork for utensil practice.
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Spitting is a normal and necessary part of learning to eat. The best way to help your baby or toddler learn is through constant, repetitive practice and to give them the freedom to explore and visually inspect food. Try not to react with disgust or disapproval and instead, treat each spit as an opportunity to engage with your child and verbally discuss what happened. #SolidStarts #FingerFoodFirst #babyledweaning #babyledfeeding #firstfood #firstfoods #startingsolids #babyfood Baby Corner, Preparing For Baby, Breastfeeding
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Spitting is a normal and necessary part of learning to eat. The best way to help your baby or toddler learn is through constant, repetitive practice and to give them the freedom to explore and visually inspect food. Try not to react with disgust or disapproval and instead, treat each spit as an opportunity to engage with your child and verbally discuss what happened. #SolidStarts #FingerFoodFirst #babyledweaning #babyledfeeding #firstfood #firstfoods #startingsolids #babyfood
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Loaded with protein, iron, & selenium, there’s no reason not to share Thanksgiving’s main dish with your baby. How to safely prepare: ➡️ 6-9 months: Serve large strips of meat, about the size and length of two adult fingers together. Babies can also suck & munch on drumsticks, be sure to remove skin first. ➡️ 9-12 months: Serve shredded, very thinly sliced, or finely chopped turkey. ➡️ 12 months+: Continue to offer shredded or finely chopped meat. Visit our website for more detailed tips. Rose Recipes, Thanksgiving Menu, Homemade Baby, Cooking
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Loaded with protein, iron, & selenium, there’s no reason not to share Thanksgiving’s main dish with your baby. How to safely prepare: ➡️ 6-9 months: Serve large strips of meat, about the size and length of two adult fingers together. Babies can also suck & munch on drumsticks, be sure to remove skin first. ➡️ 9-12 months: Serve shredded, very thinly sliced, or finely chopped turkey. ➡️ 12 months+: Continue to offer shredded or finely chopped meat. Visit our website for more detailed tips.
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Thanksgiving may look a bit different this year, but no matter how you choose to spend it, we've put together some tips to make the most of your baby’s first Thanksgiving when baby-led weaning. #SolidStarts #FingerFoodFirst #babyledweaning #babyledfeeding #firstfood #firstfoods #startingsolids #babyfood #babyfoodideas #healthybabyfood #babyledeating #babyledweaningrecipes #thanksgiving St Food, First Thanksgiving, Matter
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Thanksgiving may look a bit different this year, but no matter how you choose to spend it, we've put together some tips to make the most of your baby’s first Thanksgiving when baby-led weaning. #SolidStarts #FingerFoodFirst #babyledweaning #babyledfeeding #firstfood #firstfoods #startingsolids #babyfood #babyfoodideas #healthybabyfood #babyledeating #babyledweaningrecipes #thanksgiving
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I don’t know about you, but there are certain people in my family who totally embrace the way I am introducing my kids to solid food and others who think I’m off my rocker. And these worlds tend to collide at the holidays in oh so special ways. Should you be in a similar situation and need some ammunition (ahem, I mean talking points) on baby-led weaning for the holidays, keep these tips in your pocket. #SolidStarts #FingerFoodFirst #babyledweaning #babyfoodideas Talking Points, Baby Hacks, Rocker
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I don’t know about you, but there are certain people in my family who totally embrace the way I am introducing my kids to solid food and others who think I’m off my rocker. And these worlds tend to collide at the holidays in oh so special ways. Should you be in a similar situation and need some ammunition (ahem, I mean talking points) on baby-led weaning for the holidays, keep these tips in your pocket. #SolidStarts #FingerFoodFirst #babyledweaning #babyfoodideas
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➡️ 6 to 9 mos: Mash or flatten and encourage your baby to hand-scoop and/or offer a pre-loaded spoon. Also try hummus on veggies! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ➡️9 to 12 mos: Offer slightly flattened chickpeas to encourage your baby to practice the pincer grasp. To reduce the risk of choking, flatten each chickpea slightly. ➡️12 – 24 mos: The world is your chickpea! Experiment with different recipes and preparations as your baby’s chewing and swallowing skills become more advanced. #babyledweaning Baby Foods, Eating Raw, Beans Benefits
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➡️ 6 to 9 mos: Mash or flatten and encourage your baby to hand-scoop and/or offer a pre-loaded spoon. Also try hummus on veggies! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ➡️9 to 12 mos: Offer slightly flattened chickpeas to encourage your baby to practice the pincer grasp. To reduce the risk of choking, flatten each chickpea slightly. ➡️12 – 24 mos: The world is your chickpea! Experiment with different recipes and preparations as your baby’s chewing and swallowing skills become more advanced. #babyledweaning
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Most healthy, full-term babies are ready to start eating solid food around 6 months old. Make sure your baby has reached these critical developmental milestones before diving in. Babies who are showing all of these developmental milestones have the foundational skills needed to safely explore solid foods. #FingerFoodFirst #1000Foods #babyledweaning #babyledfeeding #firstfoods Starting Solid Foods, Weaning Foods, American Academy Of Pediatrics, Developmental Milestones, Before Baby
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Most healthy, full-term babies are ready to start eating solid food around 6 months old. Make sure your baby has reached these critical developmental milestones before diving in. Babies who are showing all of these developmental milestones have the foundational skills needed to safely explore solid foods. #FingerFoodFirst #1000Foods #babyledweaning #babyledfeeding #firstfoods
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