The food that they try to pick up with a spoon sometimes lands on the floor. But they are learning, and they need practice to become skillful with a spoon. Here are some foods that will stick to the spoon when scooped up. Your baby can enjoy them while practicing her spoon skills. Cottage cheese Macaroni and cheese Mashed cooked beans Remember to make mealtimes happy, not frustrating.
Hungry babies develop a good attitude about food.
With lots of praise, a little patience, and encouragement, your baby can learn a variety of tastes and textures in new foods. Good food habits start in infancy. By Mrs. Norine R. Barnes, former Extension Child and Family Development Specialist Mississippi State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, handicap, or veteran's status. Information Sheet 1380 Extension Service of Mississippi State University, cooperating with U.S. Department of Agriculture . Published in furtherance of Acts of Congress, May 8 and June 30, 1914.