Don't expect your baby to eat all foods, however. Snacks can fill babies up. Keep between-meal snacks to a minimum. On days when your baby doesn't eat well, review the snacks he received. Too many snacks may result in poor eating at meals.
Babies often cry at the beginning of a new meal when they are very hungry.
Several bites of food should calm him down. End a meal if your child gets really fussy or just wants to play with the food. When your baby starts to fuss or play, it probably means he has had enough to eat. Don't let a big battle start because your child doesn't want to eat or you don't want to waste food. Your child will be ready to eat better at the next meal.