Respect his signals. At first, eating solids is just for fun anyway, and breastmilk or formula should make up the bulk of a baby s diet for the first year. One of the most important things about eating is the socialization it provides, so let your child sit at the table with you while you eat and enjoy your family's interactions. Give him a toy, a spoon, or a cup to play with. If he is around seven months put a few pieces of a food on a his plate or high chair table, and let him experiment and have fun.
Many babies prefer to feed themselves.
Some babies remain uninterested in solids until they are 9-12 months old, and that s perfectly normal. You can trust your baby. Sometimes a baby will naturally avoid certain foods if he is allergic to them. If your family has a history of allergies, some doctors recommend delaying introduction of solid foods as long as possible, but the rule of thumb that works well for most babies is follow your baby s cues. Mealtime Mayhem by Charlene Cunningham.