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The Bottle and Beyond
Decoding an Older Baby's Diet
By Teri Brown
Humenczuk suggests offering your transitioning infant whole green beans, baby carrots cooked crisp tender, small meatballs, rotini pasta, fruit wedges, balls or slices. Dips of yogurt, cottage cheese or salad dressing are especially fun. If your child licks off the dip instead of eating the food, tell him, "I'll know you're ready for more dip when you've taken some bites of your food" or a simple "all gone" can be understood by those old enough to dip foods.
"Some infants and toddlers accept all new foods well, but many are a bit suspicious, and patient persistence in offering foods in a matter-of-fact manner will help your little one become a great eater," Humenczuk says. "Remember, kids are fickle when it comes to eating; they may hate a food one day and love it the next, so be sure to offer a variety of foods just as if your child has always enjoyed them."
It is also important to read labels. Scan the labels to see if the food you are serving will cover the recommended daily amount and make the necessary adjustments.
Feeding your infant isn't as difficult as it seems to be when you first start doing it. Just offer a varied diet of easy-to-chew-and-swallow foods and your baby will grow and thrive.
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