A short, thick-handled spoon and fork are easier for children to use than a regular spoon and encourage small children to feed themselves. A small glass that a child can easily hold with both hands is usually best. If the glass is unbreakable, wide at the base and slightly weighted on the bottom, there will be fewer accidents. Child-sized cups with handles also work well. Introducing New Foods .
Most children eat with their eyes as well as their mouths.
Here are some ways to introduce new foods. Start with just a small spoonful or two of the new food. Set a good example. Members of the family provide examples that a young child often follows. When children see someone else reject food, they often do the same.